🚗 Upper York Street Car Park – The Complete St Paul’s, Bristol Parking Guide
Upper York St – secure pay & display, free evenings & Sundays, steps from Broadmead & Hippodrome.
🚗 Type: Public Pay & Display Surface Car Park (Bristol City Council)
🕒 Open: Enforcement 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat; free evenings (18:00–08:00), all day Sunday & Bank Holidays
🌟 Rating: N/A (council facility)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Tariffs (Mon–Sat, 08:00–18:00):
Up to 30 min: £1.00
Up to 1 h: £2.00
Up to 2 h: £4.00
Up to 4 h (max stay): £6.00
Payment Methods:
Pay & Display machines (coins, contactless card)
Pay-by-App: RingGo (zone code 51330)
Resident Permits: Zone BS2 permit £80 / year (unlimited stays during enforcement hours)
Season Tickets: Weekly permit £25 (valid any enforcement day)
Blue Badge Holders: Free up to 4 h—display badge and register at machine
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~50 bays |
| Disabled Bays | 4 marked bays (free for badge holders) |
| Parent & Child Bays | 2 extra-wide bays near entrance |
| Surface | Level tarmac with bay lining refreshed 2023 |
| Lighting | LED bollard lighting (dusk–dawn) |
| Drainage | Channel drains; cleared bi-annually |
| Security | CCTV coverage; periodic council patrols |
| Signage | Zone map & tariff board at entrance |
♿ Accessibility & Adapted Facilities
Blue Badge Bays: Four bays adjacent to pay machines—free with badge displayed
Drop-Off Zone: Kerbside pull-in beside entrance for quick unloading
Kerb Ramps: Tactile-paved ramps to Upper York Street pavement
Pathways: Smooth 2 m-wide route to Broadmead shopping and Hippodrome
🔌 EV Infrastructure & Nearby Options
On-Site Charging: None installed
Planned (2025): Feasibility study for 2 × 7 kW chargers in north corner
Nearest Live Chargers:
Trinity Centre CP: 4 × 7 kW units, 5 min walk
NCP St James Barton MSCP: 8 × 22 kW rapid, 7 min walk
📅 Demand Patterns & Seasonal Variations
| Period | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00–10:00 | 85 % | Commuters & shoppers |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 65 % | Lunch-time visitors |
| Weekdays 16:00–18:00 | 75 % | Return commuters |
| Saturdays 10:00–14:00 | 90 % | Weekend shoppers & theatre-goers |
| Sundays & Bank Holidays | 40 % | Leisure & gallery visitors |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 09:00 on market days to secure a bay for Broadmead visits.
🚶 Walkability & Local Links
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Broadmead Shopping Centre | 2 min | Retail, dining & public toilets |
| Hippodrome Theatre | 3 min | Live performances & events |
| St James Barton Bus & MetroBus | 4 min | Rapid transit across Bristol |
| Queen Square | 5 min | Historic park & café kiosk |
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Centre CP | 5 min | £2.00/hr; £8/day | EV charging & covered bays |
| NCP St James Barton MSCP | 7 min | £3.00/hr; £12/day | Rapid chargers & Park Mark® award |
| On-Street Pay & Display (Zone BS2) | Adjacent | £0.50/20 min; 2 h max | Short-stay flexibility via RingGo app |
⚠️ Important Notices & Byelaws
Enforcement: 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat by council officers; CCTV off-hours
Overstay Penalty: £70 PCN (reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days)
Towing Risk: Unauthorized vehicles may be towed at owner’s expense
Maintenance: Quarterly lining & drainage inspections (next due Oct 2025)
📌 Expert Tips
Resident Saver: Annual permit (£80) is best value for frequent visits.
Blue Badge Holders: Display badge and use marked bays—no payment required.
Evening Leisure: Park after 18:00 for free stay—perfect for theatre or film nights.
Weather Alert: Northern bays near boundary can pond—select central rows for drier ground.
🔮 Future Developments & Planning
2025 Q3: Install 2 × 7 kW EV chargers funded by council grant
2025 Q4: Upgrade pay-stations to cashless-only with multilingual interface
2026: Feasibility study for +20 bays on adjacent council land (ref: CBC/PLN/2024/1210)
Accessibility Audit: PAS 1899 compliance review scheduled for Jan 2026
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