🚗 South Bristol Community Hospital Car Park – Hengrove Promenade Visitor & Staff Parking Guide
Affordable pay-and-display parking at South Bristol Community Hospital, BS14 0JZ – just £1.50 for an hour, convenient phone payment, blue-badge validation and easy access to Hengrove Park and local amenities.
🚗 Type: Public Pay & Display (University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust)
🕒 Enforcement Hours: Daily 8 am–8 pm
🌟 Rating: Not publicly rated
💰 Pricing & Permits
| Stay Duration | Cost |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £1.50 |
| Up to 2 hours | £2.50 |
| Up to 3 hours | £4.00 |
| Over 4 hours / All day | £12.00 |
| Lost ticket | £20.00 |
Payment: Coins, notes, card at machines or by phone (ParkingEye).
Blue Badge: 15 bays at main entrance—full-bay visitors can park in main lot and have parking validated at reception.
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 230 marked bays |
| Disabled Bays | 15 close to main entrance |
| Surface | Tarmac |
| Lighting | Perimeter floodlights |
| Security | CCTV across site |
| Height Restriction | None (2.10 m clearance at entrance) |
♿ Accessibility
Disabled Access: Level route from all blue-badge bays; reception staff will assist with validation.
Drop-Off Zone: Covered lay-by at main entrance.
Mobility Aids: Wheelchairs available in main atrium upon request.
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None.
Nearest Charging:
Lakeshore Drive, Imperial Way, Hengrove – 2 × 7 kW AC bays (0.6 mi)
Bristol City Council Revive network points at local car parks (1–2 mi)
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Approx. Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 9–11 am | 80 % | Outpatient visitors & staff shifts |
| Weekdays 12–2 pm | 60 % | Lunch-hour appointments |
| Weekdays 4–6 pm | 70 % | Late clinics & shift change |
| Weekends all day | 40 % | Community services & leisure visits |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 9 am on weekdays for best chance at a blue-badge bay or shaded space.
🚶 Walkability & Nearby Destinations
| Destination | Walk Time | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Hengrove Park Leisure Centre | 5 min | Gym, pool & café |
| Bridge Learning Campus | 6 min | Primary & secondary school facilities |
| Hengrove Park Bus Stop | 2 min | Services to city centre & outskirts |
| Cineworld Bristol (Imperial Leisure) | 8 min | Cinema, restaurants & bowling alley |
🛒 On-Site & Nearby Amenities
Hospital Café: Hot & cold drinks, sandwiches (ground floor).
Patient & Visitor WC: Accessible toilets in main corridor.
Vending Machines: Drinks & snacks in reception lobby.
Pharmacy: On-site dispensary for prescriptions.
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitchurch Lane On-Street | Adjacent | Pay-and-display (£1.20/hr) | 2 hrs | Free outside 8 am–6 pm, no machines |
| Hengrove Park Leisure Centre Car Park | 0.2 mi | Free | Unlimited | Large lot & EV chargers |
| Imperial Leisure Car Park | 0.3 mi | £1.50/hr; £6/day | 24 hrs | Covered bays & CCTV |
⚠️ Important Notices
Enforcement: Strictly 8 am–8 pm daily—vehicles must display valid payment or risk penalty.
Lost Ticket Fee: £20 if machine ticket lost or unreadable.
After-Hours: Outside pay-and-display times the barrier remains open but park within marked bays only.
📌 Expert Tips
Pay-by-Phone: Use the ParkingEye number on signage to register your plate and extend remotely.
Blue-Badge Hack: If front-bay spaces are full, park anywhere in the main lot and obtain a free stay validation at reception.
Shift Change: Staff switching over at 8 am or 8 pm can arrive 10 minutes early to avoid the 8 am payment rush.
🔮 Future Developments
2025: UHBW exploring installation of EV charging bays within staff parking zones.
2026: Plans underway to upgrade lighting and wayfinding signage across Hengrove site.
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