🚗 Wapping Wharf Car Park – Museum Street, Midland Wharf, Bristol
Low-cost Pay & Display parking at Wapping Wharf – convenient 1- to 24-hour tickets, blue-badge bays & steps from Bristol’s harbourside dining and attractions.
🚗 Type: Pay & Display Surface Car Park (behind CARGO)
🕒 Open: 24/7 (tickets valid any day of the week)
🌟 Rating: N/A (no independent reviews; operators and visitors cite clear signage and ease of payment)
💰 Pricing & Permits
| Duration | Charge |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £1.50 |
| Up to 2 hours | £2.50 |
| Up to 3 hours | £3.40 |
| Up to 4 hours | £5.50 |
| Up to 12 hours | £10.00 |
| 24 hours | £12.50 |
Payment Methods: Pay & Display machine (coins, card) or cashless via RingGo/MiPermit app (location code on signage)
Blue-Badge Holders: Free in designated bays (display badge)
Enforcement: Civil enforcement officers monitor stays; penalties apply for overstay or no ticket
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | Approximately 90 marked bays |
| Surface | Asphalt with clearly painted markings |
| Lighting | Overhead street lamps |
| Security | CCTV surveillance; regular patrols |
| Height Restriction | None (suitable for vans and motorhomes) |
| Barrier System | None |
♿ Accessibility
Disabled Access: Two marked blue-badge bays close to pay machine; level pedestrian routes to Harbour side
Drop-Off Zone: Informal layby adjacent to entrance for quick passenger unloading
Pedestrian Links: Wide footpaths directly into CARGO and Midland Wharf venues
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Public Chargers:
Spike Island Car Park (4×7 kW) – 4 min walk
Paintworks Car Park (2×22 kW) – 6 min walk
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00–10:00 | ~65 % | Nearby office workers & commuters |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | ~85 % | Lunch-time diners & shoppers |
| Weekdays 17:00–19:00 | ~95 % | Evening restaurant patrons |
| Saturdays 11:00–15:00 | ~90 % | Weekend shoppers & tourists |
| Sundays 12:00–16:00 | ~80 % | Brunch crowds & museum visitors |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 11 AM on weekends to find bays easily, or use adjacent Spike Island when full.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| CARGO Harbourside | 1 min | Restaurants, bars & independent traders |
| M Shed Museum | 5 min | Local history exhibits & café |
| SS Great Britain | 8 min | Historic ship & waterfront plaza |
| We The Curious | 6 min | Science centre & family activities |
| Millennium Square Q-Park | 7 min | Covered, multi-storey alternative |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Public toilets: CARGO reception (adjacent)
ATM: NatWest (Anchor Road, 5 min)
Food & Drink
Box-E Street Food Market: CARGO (on site)
The Grain Barge: Harbour Walk (2 min)
Tiny Rebel Brewery Taproom: Midland Wharf (2 min)
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spike Island Car Park | 0.1 mi | same tariffs | 24 h | EV charging & covered bays |
| Millennium Square Q-Park | 0.3 mi | £1.60/hr | 24 h | Multi-storey & CCTV |
| Paintworks Car Park | 0.3 mi | £1.40/hr | 12 h max | High-speed EV chargers |
| On-Street Albion Dock Bay | 0.2 mi | Pay & Display | 4 h max | Cheapest short-stay option |
⚠️ Important Notices
Overnight Parking: Permitted but still chargeable; ensure ticket covers exit time
Building Works: Occasional site maintenance may restrict pedestrian access—follow signage
No Height Barriers: Large vehicles welcome, but check low-lighting in far bays
📌 Expert Tips
App Payment: Use RingGo or MiPermit to top up remotely and avoid returning to the machine
Restaurant Runs: Validate your ticket at participating CARGO venues for discounted rates
Blue Badge Hack: Scan badge and ticket at CARGO reception to extend stay when dining
Evening Visits: Later evenings fill quickly—consider Spike Island for overflow
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Improved signage and real-time bay-availability displays under planning
2026: Proposal to install two rapid EV chargers within Wapping Wharf site
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