🚗 Car Park 5 (Frenchay Campus) – The Complete Stoke Gifford BS16 Parking Guide
Convenient visitor parking at UWE Frenchay – Pay & Display bays, EV charging, Blue Badge access & 24/7 campus entry.
🚗 Type: Surface Pay & Display / Permit Car Park (Managed by University of the West of England)
🕒 Open: 24 hours/day, 7 days/week (no barrier control)
🌟 Rating: 4.0/5 (Campus users’ feedback)
💰 Pricing & Permits
| Category | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor Pay & Display | £1.50 per hour | Max stay 6 h; pay at machines or via RingGo |
| Daily Visitor Cap | £7.00 per 24 h period | Auto-applies once 5 h paid |
| Staff/Student Permits | £300/year (staff) | Season permits via MyParking portal |
| £200/year (students) | ||
| Blue Badge Holders | Free up to 3 h | Badge + time clock display required; validate at reception for extension |
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~450 marked bays |
| Disabled Bays | 12 spread near main teaching buildings |
| Surface | Tarmac |
| Lighting | Full LED coverage |
| Security | CCTV in corridors; campus security patrols |
| Height Limit | None |
♿ Accessibility
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Blue Badge Bays: 12 bays; clearly signed
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Drop-off Zone: 10 min lay-by outside Student Union entrance
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Step-Free Routes: Level kerb cuts to all main campus buildings
🔌 EV Infrastructure
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On-Site Chargers: 6 bays with 7 kW chargers (pay per kWh via Pod Point app)
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Nearest Additional:
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Bristol Parkway Station (Pod Point, 4×7 kW): 10 min walk
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Coachway Park & Ride (Shell Recharge, 2×50 kW): 5 min drive
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📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00–10:00 | 90 % | Staff & students arriving |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 70 % | Lecture changeovers & visitors |
| Weekdays 16:00–18:00 | 80 % | Late classes & seminars |
| Evenings & Weekends | 40 % | Conference attendees |
Pro Tip: Visitors with afternoon bookings can pay flat daily cap and leave/re-enter campus freely.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Student Union & Library | 3 min | Central campus hub & helpdesk |
| R Block Lecture Theatres | 5 min | Major teaching facilities |
| Campus Sports Centre | 7 min | Gym, pool & courts |
| Gloucester Road Shops & Café | 10 min | Convenience store & café options |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
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ATM: Santander in Student Union
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Pharmacy: Campus Health Centre (order prescriptions in advance)
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Food & Drink:
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Starbucks & Costa in main concourse
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Vending kiosks across campus
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Public Toilets: In every teaching block and Student Union
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coachway Park & Ride | 0.8 mi | £2.60/day | 24 h | Fast EV charging & shuttle to campus |
| Bristol Parkway Station CP | 1 mi | £8 / day | 24 h | Rail connections & covered bays |
| Filton Avenue On-Street Bays | 0.5 mi | £1.20/h (2 h max) | 2 h | Cheap short-stay |
⚠️ Important Notices
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Enforcement: Strict patrols 07:00–19:00; overstay or no-pay incurs £80 PCN
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Return Restriction: No re-entry within 30 min of exit
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Event Days: Large conferences can fill Car Park 5—book instead via MyParking portal
📌 Expert Tips
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Pre-Book Permits: Staff and regular visitors save by securing a season permit
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EV Drivers: Top up via Pod Point app before arriving to confirm charger availability
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Conference Delegates: Use flat-cap daily rate and QR-code re-entry to avoid queue at machines
🔮 Future Developments
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2025: Proposal to add 4 rapid (50 kW) chargers and upgrade lighting to motion-sensor LEDs
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2026: Implementation of ANPR for seamless pay-on-exit workflow
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