🚗 Ashton Way Car Park – Ashton Way, Keynsham BS31 2UF
Flexible Pay & Display parking at Ashton Way – affordable hourly bays, free evenings & weekends, plus Blue-Badge exemptions just steps from Keynsham town centre and bus links.
🚗 Type: Pay & Display Surface Car Park (Bath & North East Somerset Council)
🕒 Open: 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat (charges apply); free outside these hours, all day Sundays & bank holidays
🌟 Rating: 4.2 / 5 (local feedback highlights convenience and good availability)
💰 Pricing & Permits
| Duration | Charge |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £0.70 |
| Up to 2 hours | £1.40 |
| Up to 3 hours | £2.10 |
| Up to 4 hours | £3.00 |
| All day (08–18) | £4.50 |
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Payment Methods: Pay & Display machines (coins, card/contactless) or PayByPhone app (location code on signage)
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Blue-Badge Holders: Free parking in marked bays (display badge prominently)
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Season Permits: Available for local businesses and residents via council portal
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | Approximately 80 marked bays |
| Disabled Bays | 4 marked bays close to exit |
| Surface | Tarmac with clear painted bay lines |
| Lighting | LED street lamps throughout |
| Security | CCTV near pay machines; regular patrols |
♿ Accessibility
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Disabled Access: Four designated bays near pedestrian exit; level paved routes to pavements
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Drop-Off Zone: Informal layby outside for quick passenger loading
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Pedestrian Links: Wide pavements to Keynsham High Street shops, cafés and bus stops
🔌 EV Infrastructure
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On-Site Charging: None
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Nearest Public Chargers:
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Brislington Retail Park (1.8 mi; 4×7 kW) – ~5 min drive
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South Bristol Park & Ride (3.2 mi; rapid bays) – ~10 min drive
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📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00–10:00 | ~85 % | Commuters & shoppers |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | ~60 % | Lunch-time visitors |
| Weekdays 16:00–18:00 | ~75 % | Evening shoppers |
| Saturdays 10:00–16:00 | ~90 % | Weekend retail crowd |
Pro Tip: For best availability, aim to arrive just after 10 AM on weekdays or before 10 AM on Saturdays.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Keynsham High Street | 2 min | Shops, cafés & public toilets |
| Keynsham Bus Station | 3 min | Frequent local & Bristol services |
| Riverside Walk (Avon) | 5 min | Scenic riverside path & park benches |
| Keynsham Rugby Club | 8 min | Sports & leisure facilities |
| Tesco Express (Wells Rd) | 6 min | Groceries & ATM |
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Road On-Street Bays | 0.1 mi | £0.70/hr | 4 h | Closest to town centre |
| Somerdale Pavilion Car Park | 0.4 mi | Free | Dawn-Dusk | Park & walk riverside |
| South Bristol Park & Ride | 3.2 mi | £3/day | 24 h | Rapid bus to Bristol city centre |
| Brislington Retail Park | 1.8 mi | Free (3 h) | 3 h | EV charging & retail amenities |
⚠️ Important Notices
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Enforcement: Civil officers patrol during chargeable hours; PCN for non-payment or overstay
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Time Limits: Strict 4-hour maximum stay during charge times; no return within 1 hour
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Machine Downtime: If machine is out of service, use PayByPhone app with displayed code
📌 Expert Tips
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App Convenience: Register PayByPhone ahead to top up remotely
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Blue-Badge Hack: Display badge & app-register to park free without time limits
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Evening Visits: Free after 18:00—perfect for dinner or evening events in town
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Market Days: During the Saturday market, consider Somerdale Pavilion for overflow
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