🚗 Kingsweston House Car Park – Complete Bristol BS11 0UR Guide
Historic house parking – free bays at Kingsweston House, perfect for events & walks.
🚗 Type: Surface Free Public Car Park (Managed by Bristol City Council in partnership with Kingsweston Estate)
🕒 Open: 8 am – 8 pm daily (aligned with house access hours; closed overnight)
🌟 Rating: 4.5 / 5 (visitor feedback)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Cost: Free (no pay-and-display or permits)
Enforcement: Informal steward checks during events; please move on if full
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~30 marked bays |
| Surface | Firm gravel with painted bay markers |
| Lighting | Solar-powered bollards lining driveway |
| Security | Occasional estate ranger patrols; no CCTV |
| Height Restriction | None |
| Entry/Exit | Unbarriered; single access from estate drive |
♿ Accessibility
Accessible Bays: 4 bays nearest the house entrance
Step-Free Access: Level gravel path to the main door; tactile paving at threshold
Drop-Off Zone: Small lay-by immediately outside the entrance for brief set-down
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Chargers: None
Nearest Public Chargers:
2 × 7 kW Pod Point at Shirehampton Road (5 min drive)
4 × 22 kW Ubitricity lamppost chargers on Avonmouth Road (7 min drive)
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 10 am–2 pm | 50 % | Walkers & heritage visitors |
| Weekends 11 am–4 pm | 90 % | Event attendees & families |
| Evenings (Fri & Sat) | 70 % | Venue event guests |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 11 am on event days to secure one of the four closest bays.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsweston House Entrance | 1 min | Main visitor reception & café |
| Estate Gardens & Woodland | 2 min | Scenic walks & picnic spots |
| Severn Beach Trailhead | 5 min | Riverside path & birdwatching |
| Shirehampton Village Centre | 10 min | Local shops, pub & bus stop |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Public Toilets: Inside visitor reception (house open hours)
ATM: NatWest, Shirehampton Road (5 min walk)
Café: On-site Kitchen serving light lunches & tea
Picnic Areas: Tables & benches adjacent to the house
⚠️ Important Notices
Gate Closure: Car park gates lock promptly at 8 pm—please exit before then.
Event Management: Capacity may be restricted during private functions—alternative parking at Sea Mills Station.
Maintenance: Gravel regrading scheduled November 2025; temporary closure of rear bays.
📌 Expert Tips
Heritage Days: On National Trust open days, use the first-come bays early to avoid overflow.
Picnic Hack: Park at the far end for reserved picnic table access in quieter lawn area.
EV Option: Charge at nearby Pod Point then enjoy a circular riverside walk back to the house.
🔮 Future Developments
2026: Estate planning to install 2 × 7 kW solar-powered EV chargers funded by heritage grant.
2027: Proposal for ANPR entry to manage visitor flow and reduce overspill.
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