🚗 Nelson Street Multi-Storey Car Park – Complete Bristol City Centre Parking Guide
Secure city-centre parking at Nelson Street – ideal for Harbourside, Cabot Circus & waterfront attractions. Covered, 24/7 access with EV charging bays.
🚗 Type: Covered Multi-Storey Car Park (NCP-operated)
🏛️ Jurisdiction: NCP (National Car Parks UK Ltd.)
🕒 Open: 24 hours daily (barrier entry/exit)
🌟 Rating: 4.3/5 (average user reviews)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Hourly Rate (Mon–Sat 06:00–18:00): £3.00 per hour
Evening Rate (18:00–06:00): £2.00 flat
Sunday All-Day: £5.00 flat
Daily Cap: £15.00 per 24 h period
Weekly Pass: £70.00 (unlimited in/out)
Payment: Pay machines (card/contactless), NCP app or online pre-book
Blue Badge Holders: Free up to 4 h in designated bays (display badge & register via NCP Connect)
Permits: Season tickets (monthly/annual) available via NCP website
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 550 covered bays |
| Disabled Bays | 12 marked Blue Badge bays near lifts |
| EV Bays | 8 marked Type 2 chargers (7 kW each) |
| Surface | Reinforced concrete with clear bay markings |
| Lighting | LED throughout with motion sensors |
| Security | 24/7 CCTV, barrier control & on-site staff |
| Height Limit | 2.2 m (clearance signage at entrance) |
♿ Accessibility
Designated Bays: 12 accessible bays on Level 0 adjacent to lifts
Accessible Routes: Step-free access via lifts to street level; tactile paving at exits
Drop-Off Zone: Short-stay layby on Nelson Street for passenger drop-off
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: 8×7 kW Type 2 NCP EV chargers (pre-book via app)
Nearest Rapid Chargers:
Watershed Car Park (Harbourside) – 4×50 kW CCS/CHAdeMO (3 min walk)
Cabot Circus MSCP – 6×22 kW Pod Point (5 min walk)
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday Mornings (08–10) | ~85 % | Commuters & office staff |
| Weekday Lunchtimes | ~60 % | Shoppers & café visitors |
| Evenings (17–20) | ~70 % | Theatre, restaurant & cinema guests |
| Weekends (10–14) | ~90 % | Weekend shoppers & tourists |
Pro Tip: Use the evening flat rate (£2) for after-work dining or night-out activities.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Cabot Circus | 2 min | 120+ shops, eateries & public toilets |
| Bristol Hippodrome | 5 min | Theatre performances |
| Harbourside & Arnolfini | 4 min | Galleries, cafés & waterfront walks |
| Bristol Temple Meads Station | 8 min | National rail connections |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Public Toilets: Cabot Circus (Level 0 & 1)
ATM: Lloyds (Nelson Street entrance)
Pharmacy: Boots (Cabot Circus Level 2)
Food & Drink:
Gourmet Burger Kitchen – Cabot Circus
Boston Tea Party – Harbourside
⚠️ Important Notices
Enforcement: ANPR enforces valid payment; PCNs issued for non-payment or overstays
Overnight Parking: Permitted—barriers remain open; park at own risk outside staffed hours
Height Restriction: 2.2 m clearance strictly enforced—oversized vehicles diverted
📌 Expert Tips
App Booking Hack: Pre-book via NCP app for up to 30 % discount off pay-on-arrival rates.
Evening Saver: Park after 18:00 to benefit from the £2 flat evening rate.
Badge Convenience: Register Blue Badge in NCP Connect once to skip repeat registrations.
🔮 Future Developments
2025 Q3: Installation of real-time occupancy sensors integrated into NCP app.
2026+: Feasibility study for expanding EV charging bays to 16 units under solar canopy.
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