🚗 Filton Road Car Park – The Complete Bristol BS7 Parking Guide
Convenient short-stay pay & display on Filton Road – easy walk to Abbey Wood station, local shops & bus links, with Blue Badge access.
🚗 Type: On-Street Pay & Display (Bristol City Council)
🕒 Open: 08:00–18:00 Monday–Saturday (free evenings, Sundays & bank holidays)
🌟 Rating: 3.7/5 (local user feedback)
💰 Pricing & Permits
| Duration | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 30 minutes | £0.60 | Minimum stay 10 minutes |
| Up to 1 hour | £1.10 | |
| 1–2 hours | £2.20 | Maximum stay 2 hours; no return within 1 hour |
| Blue Badge Holders | Free up to 3 h | Display badge + time clock; then pay standard tariff |
• Payment: Coins, contactless card or RingGo (location code: 4270)
• Permits: No resident or business permits available for on-street bays
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~25 marked bays |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Lighting | Standard street lighting |
| Security | No dedicated CCTV; regular council patrols |
| Height Limit | None (suitable for all vehicle sizes) |
♿ Accessibility
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Blue Badge Bays: Any bay may be used free by badge holders (up to 3 h)
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Drop-off Zone: Short pull-in permitted only where signage allows (max 10 min)
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Level Access: Pavement with dropped kerbs to kerbside bays
🔌 EV Infrastructure
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On-Site Charging: None
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Nearest Chargers:
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Filton Abbey Wood Station (Pod Point; 4×7 kW) – ~5 min walk
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Abbey Wood P&R (Bus stop area; 2×22 kW) – ~8 min walk
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📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 07:30–09:30 | 90 % | Commuters to station |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 65 % | Shoppers & café visitors |
| Weekdays 16:30–18:00 | 70 % | Return commuters |
| Evenings & Sundays | 10 % | Free parking period |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 07:45 for best bay selection on weekday mornings, or take advantage of free evening parking.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Filton Abbey Wood Station | 5 min | Fast trains to Bristol & London |
| Filton High Street Retail Parade | 7 min | Independent shops, cafés & bakery |
| Mall at Cribbs Causeway (bus X13) | 15 min | Major retail & leisure hub |
| Filton Community Centre | 3 min | Sports, events & public toilets |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
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ATM: Co-op Food on Filton Avenue
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Pharmacy: Martins Pharmacy (Railway Road)
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Food & Drink:
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Filton Fish Bar (takeaway)
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Café 154 (coffee & pastries)
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Public Toilets: Community Centre (adjacent site)
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filton Abbey Wood Station MSCP | 0.3 mi | £8.00/day | 24 h | Covered, CCTV & EV chargers |
| Filton Park & Ride (Logan Way) | 1.2 mi | £2.60/day | 24 h | Daily flat rate + bus to city |
| Great Stoke Park & Ride | 2.0 mi | £2.60/day | 24 h | Larger capacity, EV charging |
| Private Bays via JustPark | On-street | From £0.70/h | — | Pre-book & guaranteed space |
⚠️ Important Notices
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Enforcement: Strict patrols 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat; overstays and early returns fined
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Free Periods: Evenings after 18:00, Sundays & bank holidays are free but ticket still required
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Roadworks: Occasional resurfacing works—follow diversion signage
📌 Expert Tips
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Evening Hack: Shift start after 17:50 to benefit from reduced evening parking free period
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RingGo Advantage: Top up your stay remotely if meetings run late—no return to your car needed
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Blue Badge Users: Display badge + time clock clearly; bay selection is generous on Filton Road
🔮 Future Developments
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Late 2025: Council plans to review on-street tariff structure and consider EV bay pilot on Filton Road
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2026: Proposal for enhanced LED street lighting and CCTV upgrade under consultation
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