🚗 MOD Abbey Wood Staff Car Park A – Complete BS34 8RR Guide
Secure permit-only staff parking at Abbey Wood – direct access to MOD complex.
🚗 Type: Surface Permit-Only Staff Car Park (Ministry of Defence)
🕒 Open: 24 hours daily (access restricted to authorized personnel)
🌟 Rating: 4.4 / 5 (staff feedback)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Permit Required: MOD Staff Permit A – displayed at all times
Permit Fees: Set via MoD HR – payroll-deducted annual fee
Guest Permits: Temporary permits available via Security Pass Office
Enforcement: ANPR cameras and routine security patrols; unauthorised vehicles towed
Payment Methods: N/A (permit-only access)
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~500 marked bays (including 20 blue-badge bays) |
| Surface | Level tarmac with high-visibility bay lining |
| Lighting | 24/7 LED floodlighting |
| Security | Gated entry with guardhouse, 24/7 CCTV coverage |
| Height Restriction | None |
| Entry/Exit | Barrier controlled via RFID-enabled staff permit fobs |
♿ Accessibility
Blue-Badge Bays: 20 bays located nearest the main reception
Step-Free Access: Level routes from bays to building entrances; marked pedestrian crossings
Drop-Off Zone: Covered lay-by at Gate A for secure personnel transfer
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Chargers: None in Car Park A
Nearest Staff EV Bays:
Car Park C (200 m): 6 × 7 kW tethered units for permit-holders
Car Park D (250 m): 4 × 22 kW fast units
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 07:30–09:30 | 100 % | Morning shift–start staff |
| Weekdays 12:00–13:00 | 75 % | Midday break personnel |
| Weekdays 16:30–18:00 | 95 % | Afternoon shift end |
Pro Tip: Permits in Zone A are scarce—arrive before 08:00 or use overflow in Car Park C.
🚶 Walkability & Connections
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Main MOD Reception | 2 min | Secure badge check–in |
| MOD Sports & Leisure Hub | 4 min | Gym, café & recreation |
| Filton Abbey Wood Station | 8 min | Great Western trains to Bristol & Gloucester |
| Business Park Shops & Café | 6 min | Convenience for off-site meetings |
⚠️ Important Notices
Permit Display: Permits must be registered to plate in ANPR system—no hanging permits
Contractor Access: Short-term passes via MoD Pass Office; book 48 hours in advance
Maintenance: Monthly barrier testing on first Monday of each month 09:00–10:00; use Gate B
📌 Expert Tips
Overflow Alternative: If Car Park A is full, Car Park C offers dedicated shuttle service to Gate A.
EV Planning: Apply early for an EV permit in Car Park C to secure charging access.
Off-Peak Parking: Permit use in Zone A after 18:00 with RFID for evening training sessions.
🔮 Future Developments
Q3 2025: Installation of 8 × 7 kW charging bays in Car Park A under MoD sustainability initiative.
2026: Roll-out of ANPR-driven frictionless entry across all staff car parks.
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