? Type: Surface Pay & Display Car Park (Managed by North Somerset Council)
? Open: 8 am – 6 pm (Mon–Sat); free Sundays & bank holidays
? Rating: 4.2 / 5 (visitor feedback)
? Pricing & Permits
Tariff (Mon–Sat 08:00–18:00):
First 2 h: Free (ticket required)
2–4 h: £1.20 /h
Over 4 h (max 4 h): £4.80 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
? 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 |
♿ Accessibility
Step-Free Access: Dropped kerbs and level pathways to café 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
? EV Infrastructure
On-Site Chargers: None
Nearest Public Chargers:
4 × 7 kW Pod Point units at Marina Car Park (8 min walk)
2 × 22 kW Ubitricity lamppost chargers on Harbour Road (6 min walk)
? Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Mon–Fri 09–11 am | 70 % | Commuters & local shoppers |
| Mon–Fri 12–2 pm | 50 % | Café visitors & errands |
| Saturdays 10–4 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.
? Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Roath Road Shops & Cafés | 1 min | Quick coffee, bakery & convenience |
| Portishead Marina | 8 min | Waterfront restaurants & boat trips |
| Portishead Lake Grounds | 12 min | Café, playground & picnic areas |
| Portishead Pier | 10 min | Coastal trail & heritage viewpoint |
? Nearby Amenities
Public Toilets: Marina Precinct (8 min)
ATM: NatWest, Harbour Road (6 min)
Pharmacy: Boots, High Street (7 min)
?️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marina Car Park | 8 min | Free 2 h; £1.50 /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 & café |
⚠️ Important Notices
Enforcement: Mon–Sat 08:00–18:00; penalties for no ticket or overstay
Overnight Parking: Not permitted—exit by 6 pm or ticket issued
Maintenance: Annual line-repainting scheduled September 2025; expect partial closures
? 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
? Future Developments
Late 2025: Council exploring 4 × 7 kW EV charger installation at Marina Car Park—plan combined park & charge visit
2026: Pilot ANPR pay-by-plate across Portishead off-street lots to remove ticket requirement
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