🚗 Marlborough Hill Car Park – Complete Bristol Royal Infirmary Guide
Hassle-free hospital parking – 24/7 pay & display at Marlborough Hill, steps from BRI.
🚗 Type: Surface Pay & Display Hospital Car Park (Operated by University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust)
🕒 Open: 24 hours daily
🌟 Rating: 4.6 / 5 (patient & visitor feedback)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Daytime Tariff (7 am–5 pm, all week):
Up to 1 h: £3.00
Up to 2 h: £4.00
Up to 4 h: £6.90
Up to 6 h: £8.90
Up to 8 h: £18.00
Up to 24 h: £25.00
Overnight (5 pm–7 am): £3.00 flat
Blue Badge Holders: Free parking in any marked bay (badge displayed)
Payment Methods: ANPR pay-on-exit machines (cash, card, contactless) or pay-by-phone app
Validation: Pay at the end of your visit via any on-site terminal
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~250 surface bays |
| Surface | Level tarmac with painted bays |
| Lighting | Perimeter LED columns |
| Security | ANPR entry/exit monitoring; regular Trust patrols |
| Height Restriction | None |
| Entry/Exit | Unbarriered ANPR gates |
♿ Accessibility
Blue Badge Bays: 20 bays close to the main entrance
Step-Free Routes: Smooth, level walkways directly into hospital receptions
Drop-Off Zone: Covered lay-by for quick patient drop-off at the front door
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Chargers: None at Marlborough Hill
Nearest Options:
Pod Point 7 kW units at Bristol Royal Infirmary main entrance
BP Pulse 50 kW rapid chargers at nearby multi-storey car park
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 8–10 am | 95 % | Early appointments & staff |
| Weekdays 12–2 pm | 80 % | Outpatients & visitors |
| Evenings 5–7 pm | 60 % | Late-stay patients & staff |
| Weekends all day | 70 % | Visitors & weekend clinics |
Pro Tip: Pay upon departure via the smartphone app to extend your stay without returning to the machine.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Royal Infirmary Front | 2 min | Direct access to main reception |
| Bristol Royal Hospital for Children | 4 min | Pediatric services & family amenities |
| Cabot Circus Shopping & Dining | 10 min | Retail, cafés & public restrooms |
| Bristol Temple Meads Station | 12 min | Rail links to London & beyond |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Café: BRI Ground-floor café (open 24/7)
Pharmacy: Hospital pharmacy adjacent to reception
ATM: On hospital concourse
Public Toilets: Available inside main hospital foyer
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Car Park (Montague) | 3 min | Same tariff; pay on exit | 24 h | Covered, closer to children’s hospital |
| Q Park Cabot Circus MSCP | 10 min | £2.50/hr; £12/day | 24 h | Covered, EV rapid chargers |
| Bristol Royal Infirmary Multi-Storey | 5 min | £3 flat overnight | Overnight | Secure covered parking |
⚠️ Important Notices
Clean Air Zone: Charges apply separately if entering CAZ area—check before travel.
ANPR Enforcement: Failure to pay on exit incurs penalty charge notices.
Maintenance: Annual line-repainting scheduled November 2025; expect lane closures.
📌 Expert Tips
Outpatient Pass: Frequent outpatient attendees may qualify for a weekly permit—ask reception.
Pay-by-Phone: Link ANPR session to your smartphone for automatic payment and extensions.
Blue Badge Holders: Display badge clearly to avoid confusion with standard bays.
🔮 Future Developments
Late 2025: Introduction of on-site EV chargers at Marlborough Hill under Trust sustainability plan.
2026: Upgrade to digital display boards showing live bay availability.
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