🚗 Canynge Hall Visitor Parking – The Complete Clifton BS8 2PN Guide
Convenient short-stay parking near Canynge Hall – pay-and-display bays on St Michael’s Hill, free evenings & weekends, Blue Badge access & 2-min walk to venue.
🚗 Type: On-Street Pay-and-Display (Bristol City Council Zone “C”)
🕒 Operating Hours: 08:00–18:00 Monday–Saturday; free outside these hours and all day Sunday & bank holidays
🌟 Rating: 4.0/5 (local user feedback)
💰 Pricing & Permits
| Duration | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 30 minutes | £0.60 | Minimum session 10 minutes |
| Up to 1 hour | £1.20 | |
| 1–2 hours | £2.40 | Maximum stay 2 hours; no return within 1 hour |
| Blue Badge Holders | Free | Up to 3 h with badge + time clock |
• Payment: Pay-and-Display at machines (card/contactless) or via RingGo app (location code on signage).
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Bays | Approx. 15 marked on-street bays |
| Disabled Bays | Any bay may be used free by Blue Badge holders |
| Surface | Asphalt with white bay markings |
| Lighting | Standard street lighting |
| Security | Regular council patrols; no dedicated CCTV |
♿ Accessibility
Blue Badge Use: Park free in any bay for up to 3 h (display badge + time clock).
Drop-off Zone: Informal pull-in near hall entrance for up to 10 min.
Level Access: Flush kerb to pavement; short ramp into Canynge Hall.
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Chargers:
Whiteladies Road (Pod Point, 4×7 kW) – 5-min walk
Clifton Down Shopping Centre (BP Pulse, 2×22 kW) – 8-min walk
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08–10 AM | 90 % | Early-arrival event attendees |
| Weekdays 12–14 PM | 60 % | Lunchtime visitors |
| Weekdays 16–18 PM | 85 % | Evening lectures & dinners |
| Evenings & Sunday | 20 % | Free parking period |
Pro Tip: For short visits, arrive before 09:00 or after 17:30 to secure a bay easily.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Canynge Hall Entrance | 2 min | Direct access for guests |
| Royal York Crescent | 4 min | Scenic viewpoint & photo spot |
| Clifton Village Parade | 8 min | Shops, cafés & pubs |
| Clifton Suspension Bridge | 12 min | Iconic landmark & riverside walk |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
ATM: NatWest on Regent Street (5-min walk)
Pharmacy: Boots at Queens Road (6-min walk)
Food & Drink:
Café Kino (independent café, 3-min)
The White Lion (gastropub, 4-min)
Public Toilets: Jubilee Fountain (4-min walk)
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Down Shopping Centre | 0.4 mi | £1.50/h | 4 h max | Covered, EV chargers |
| York Road Car Park (Council) | 0.3 mi | £2.50/day | 24 h | Long-stay option, CCTV |
| On-Street Queens Road Bays | Adjacent | £1.20/h (2 h max) | 2 h | Cheaper short-stay |
⚠️ Important Notices
Return Restriction: No return within 1 h of exit during chargeable hours.
Enforcement: Civil enforcement officers patrol 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat; Penalty Charge Notices issued for non-payment.
Machine Payments: Machines accept card/contactless or app only; no cash option.
📌 Expert Tips
Event Days: For evening banquets, park after 18:00 for free overnight stay.
Blue Badge Hack: Use app’s “Blue Badge user” option to auto-validate free stay.
App Extension: Pre-load RingGo credits to extend your session remotely if your lecture runs late.
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Bristol Council reviewing installation of 2 dedicated on-street EV bays on St Michael’s Hill.
2026: Proposal to upgrade street lighting with motion-sensor LEDs for improved safety.
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