๐ Roath Road Car Park โ Complete Portishead BS20 6AN Guide
Free 2 h parking at Roath Road โ shops, cafรฉs & waterfront strolls close by.
๐ Type: Surface Pay & Display Car Park (Managed by North Somerset Council)
๐ Open: 8 am โ 6 pm (MonโSat); free Sundays & bank holidays
๐ Rating: 4.2 / 5 (visitor feedback)
๐ฐ Pricing & Permits
Tariff (MonโSat 08:00โ18:00):
First 2 h: Free (ticket required)
2โ4 h: ยฃ1.20 /h
Over 4 h (max 4 h): ยฃ4.80 flat rate
Evenings & Sundays: Free (no ticket needed)
Resident Permits: Zone P permits available via North Somerset Council for adjacent streets
Blue Badge Holders: Park free at any time (badge displayed)
Payment Methods: Pay & Display machines (cash/card) or RingGo app (zone code on signage)
Enforcement: Display valid ticket/permit during charge hours; Civil Enforcement Officers patrol regularly
๐ Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~80 marked bays |
| Disabled Bays | 6 bays adjacent to car park entrance |
| Surface | Level tarmac with painted bay lines |
| Lighting | LED columns covering main aisles |
| Security | Occasional patrols; no CCTV |
| Entry/Exit | Unbarriered; clear signage to machines |
โฟ Accessibility
Step-Free Access: Dropped kerbs and level pathways to cafรฉ strip and towpath
Drop-Off Zone: Kerbside lay-by at entrance for quick unloading
Adapted Routes: Smooth route from bays to Roath Road shops and waterfront
๐ EV Infrastructure
On-Site Chargers: None
Nearest Public Chargers:
4 ร 7 kW Pod Point units at Marina Car Park (8 min walk)
2 ร 22 kW Ubitricity lamppost chargers on Harbour Road (6 min walk)
๐ Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| MonโFri 09โ11 am | 70 % | Commuters & local shoppers |
| MonโFri 12โ2 pm | 50 % | Cafรฉ visitors & errands |
| Saturdays 10โ4 pm | 90 % | Weekend retail & leisure footfall |
| Evenings after 6 pm | Free | Riverside diners & strollers |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 10 am on Saturdays to nab bays nearest the waterfront.
๐ถ Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Roath Road Shops & Cafรฉs | 1 min | Quick coffee, bakery & convenience |
| Portishead Marina | 8 min | Waterfront restaurants & boat trips |
| Portishead Lake Grounds | 12 min | Cafรฉ, playground & picnic areas |
| Portishead Pier | 10 min | Coastal trail & heritage viewpoint |
๐ Nearby Amenities
Public Toilets: Marina Precinct (8 min)
ATM: NatWest, Harbour Road (6 min)
Pharmacy: Boots, High Street (7 min)
๐ ฟ๏ธ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marina Car Park | 8 min | Free 2 h; ยฃ1.50 /h | 4 h | EV charging & full facilities |
| Battery Point Road Lay-by | 4 min | Free (1 h limit) | 1 h | Quick bays near coastal path |
| Lake Grounds Car Park | 12 min | Free | No limit | Family facilities & cafรฉ |
โ ๏ธ Important Notices
Enforcement: MonโSat 08:00โ18:00; penalties for no ticket or overstay
Overnight Parking: Not permittedโexit by 6 pm or ticket issued
Maintenance: Annual line-repainting scheduled September 2025; expect partial closures
๐ Expert Tips
Early Bird: Midweek mornings offer easiest bays for lakeside walks
Market Days: Use Marina Car Park overflow when Roath Road fills on event weekends
EV Hack: Charge at Marina Pod Points, then stroll back via Harbour Road
๐ฎ Future Developments
Late 2025: Council exploring 4 ร 7 kW EV charger installation at Marina Car Parkโplan combined park & charge visit
2026: Pilot ANPR pay-by-plate across Portishead off-street lots to remove ticket requirement
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