🚗 Austin Healey Vault Car Park – Hallen, Bristol BS10 7RT
Secure 24/7 ANPR parking at Austin Healey Vault – competitive daily & monthly rates, CCTV-monitored bays just off the M5 for easy access to Bristol and Avonmouth.
🚗 Type: Private ANPR-controlled Surface Car Park (Austin Healey Vault)
🕒 Open: 24/7 (all year round)
🌟 Rating: N/A (private facility; client feedback praises security and ease of use)
💰 Pricing & Permits
| Duration | Charge |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £1.50 |
| Up to 4 hours | £5.00 |
| All day (24 h) | £8.00 |
| Weekly Pass | £25.00 |
| Monthly Pass | £80.00 |
Payment: APCOA Connect or on-site pay machine (card/contactless only)
Permit Options: Weekly and monthly passes available online; casual pay-as-you-go via app
Blue-Badge Holders: Free in designated bays (display badge and register online)
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | Approximately 75 marked bays |
| Surface | Smooth tarmac with white bay markings |
| Lighting | High-mast LED lighting throughout |
| Security | 24/7 CCTV surveillance & perimeter fencing |
| Barrier System | ANPR entry/exit (no barrier arms) |
| Height Limit | None (suitable for cars, vans & small commercial) |
♿ Accessibility
Disabled Access: Four marked blue-badge bays nearest the entrance; level tarmac paths throughout
Drop-Off Zone: Informal layby at main gate for quick passenger loading/unloading
Pedestrian Access: Clear footways to Vault facility entrance and adjacent business units
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None within the Vault car park
Nearest Public Chargers:
Hallen Industrial Estate (0.2 mi; 2×7 kW) – 4 min walk
Avonmouth Retail Park (1.2 mi; 4×22 kW) – 5 min drive
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00–10:00 | ~70 % | Vault customers & staff |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | ~50 % | Mid-day appointments |
| Weekdays 16:00–18:00 | ~65 % | Evening departures |
| Weekends All Day | ~40 % | Private events & storage pick-ups |
Pro Tip: Book a weekly or monthly pass to guarantee a bay during weekday peaks.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Healey Vault Entrance | 1 min | Direct access to clubhouse and workshops |
| Hallen Industrial Estate Café | 5 min | Light refreshments and restrooms |
| Avonmouth Station (bus link) | 10 min | Bus services to Bristol city centre |
| Severn Beach Line Halt | 12 min | Rail link towards Avonmouth & Severn Beach |
| Somerdale Pavilion | 15 min | Community centre and seasonal events |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Toilets: Available inside Vault reception
ATM: Hallen Industrial Estate entrance (3 min walk)
Vending: Hot drinks & snacks at Vault foyer
Food & Drink
Café 57 (Industrial Estate; 5 min) – sandwiches & coffee
The Malt Shed (Portway; 4 min drive) – pub fare & real ales
McDonald’s Avonmouth (1.2 mi; 5 min drive)
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallen Industrial Estate Lot | 0.2 mi | Free (2 h) | 2 h | Short-stay free bays |
| Avonmouth Retail Park | 1.2 mi | £1.20/hr | 24 h max | EV charging & covered multi-storey |
| On-Street (St Andrew’s Rd) | 0.5 mi | Pay & Display | 4 h max | Cheapest hourly rate |
| BNSC Car Park (Avonmouth) | 1.5 mi | £3/day | 24 h | Park-and-ride to city centre |
⚠️ Important Notices
Enforcement: ANPR monitoring; unpaid or expired stays incur a £70 PCN
Operating Hours: App payments only; machines close at midnight but ANPR operates 24/7
EV Plans: No on-site chargers—plan to recharge at nearby retail park if needed
📌 Expert Tips
Pass Management: Purchase and manage weekly/monthly passes via APCOA Connect for best rates
App Alerts: Enable push notifications to track your parking session and avoid fines
Overflow Strategy: On busy days, use the industrial estate’s free 2 h bays for quick visits, then transfer to the Vault for longer stays
Blue-Badge Hack: Register your badge in advance online to bypass any checks upon arrival
🔮 Future Developments
2025 Q3: Proposal to install two fast-charge EV bays under a canopy near the main gate
2026: Vault plans to expand capacity by 15 spaces pending adjacent land release
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