🚗 Montague Hill South Car Park – The Complete Bristol City Centre Parking Guide
Montague Hill South – convenient pay & display, evenings free, steps from harbourside & shopping.
🚗 Type: Public Pay & Display Car Park (Bristol City Council)
🕒 Open: Enforcement 08:00–20:00 Mon–Sat; free evenings (20:00–08:00), all day Sunday & Bank Holidays
🌟 Rating: No aggregated public reviews available
💰 Pricing & Permits
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Tariffs (Mon–Sat, 08:00–20:00):
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Up to 30 min: £1.00
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Up to 1 h: £1.80
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Up to 2 h: £3.60
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Up to 4 h (max stay): £5.00
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Payment Methods:
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Pay & display machines (coins, contactless card, Apple/Google Pay)
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Pay-by-App: RingGo (zone code 72563)
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Resident Permits: Zone BS1 residential permits valid Mon–Sat after 18:00; apply via council portal
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Season Tickets: Weekly permit £28 (valid any enforcement day)
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
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| Total Spaces | 90 bays |
| Disabled Bays | 5 marked bays (free for Blue Badge holders) |
| Parent & Child Bays | 2 wider bays near exit |
| Surface | Level tarmac with fresh white lining (repainted 2023) |
| Lighting | LED floodlights on 6 columns (12 lux) |
| Drainage | Channel drains with quarterly clearing |
| Security | CCTV coverage (6 cameras, 24/7 recording) |
| Signage | Digital display board with live occupancy and zone code |
| Height Limit | None (suitable for vans) |
♿ Accessibility & Adapted Facilities
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Blue Badge Bays: Five bays closest to Clifton Street entrance—free with badge displayed
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Drop-Off Zone: Kerbside pull-in immediately outside machine for passenger set-down
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Kerb Ramps: Tactile-paved ramps to pavement across all pedestrian exits
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Pathways: 2 m-wide smooth routes to harbourside and city centre
🔌 EV Infrastructure & Nearby Options
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On-Site Charging: None currently installed
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Planned (2025): Feasibility study for 4×7 kW chargers in NW corner
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Nearest Live Chargers:
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Cattle Market Car Park: 8×22 kW units, 5 min walk
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Queen Square MSCP: 6×7 kW units, 7 min walk
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📅 Live Demand Patterns & Seasonal Variations
| Period | Occupancy | User Profile |
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| Weekdays 08:00–10:00 | 85 % | Commuters & shoppers |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 65 % | Lunch-time visitors |
| Weekdays 17:00–19:00 | 70 % | Evening appointments |
| Saturdays 10:00–14:00 | 90 % | Weekend shoppers |
| Sundays & Bank Holidays | 40 % | Leisure visitors |
| Harbourside Events (seasonal) | 100 % | Festival & concertgoers |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 10:00 on Saturdays or use Cattle Market CP for overflow.
🚶 Walkability & Transport Links
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
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| Bristol Harbourside | 3 min | Waterfront dining & attractions |
| Cabot Circus | 5 min | Shopping, cinemas & eateries |
| Castle Park | 4 min | Green space & riverside walk |
| Bus Stops (West Street) | Adjacent | Frequent city routes & airport links |
🛒 Nearby Amenities & Services
Essentials
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Public Toilets: Queen Square (5 min)
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ATM: NatWest (Broad Quay, 4 min)
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Pharmacy: Boots (The Galleries, 5 min)
Food & Drink
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The Watershed Café: Arts-centre bar & snacks
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Giraffe Harbourside: Family dining & cocktails
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Pho Bristol: Vietnamese street food
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
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| Cattle Market Car Park | 5 min | £3.00/hr; £12/day | 24 h | Covered & 22 kW EV charging |
| Queen Square MSCP | 7 min | £1.20/hr; £8/day | 24 h | Covered multi-storey, Park Mark® |
| On-Street Zone BS1 | Adjacent | £0.50/30 min, £6/day | 12 h | Short-stay & app only |
⚠️ Important Notices & Byelaws
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Enforcement: 08:00–20:00 Mon–Sat; after-hours CCTV enforcement
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Overstay Penalty: £70 PCN (reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days)
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Towing Risk: Unauthorized vehicles liable for removal at owner’s expense
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Maintenance: Quarterly surface & drainage inspections (next due Sep 2025)
📌 Expert Tips
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Evening Saver: Park after 20:00 to enjoy a free overnight stay for nightlife.
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Blue Badge Holders: Use any free bay—no need to circle for dedicated spaces.
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Festival Goers: For large events, pre-book Cattle Market CP online to guarantee a spot.
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Weather Alert: Northern rows can puddle after heavy rain; choose bays near entrance.
🔮 Future Developments & Planning
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2025 Q3: Installation of EV charging bays pending council grant
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2025 Q4: Digital pay-station trial with multilingual interface
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2026: Feasibility study for additional 50 bays under Bristol Parking Strategy (ref: BCC/PLN/2024/642)
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Accessibility Audit: PAS 1899 compliance review scheduled for Dec 2025
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