🚗 Sandy Park Road Car Park – Sandy Park Rd, Brislington, Bristol BS4 3LS
Convenient Pay & Display bays on Sandy Park Road – low hourly tariffs, Blue-Badge exemptions & free evenings, Sundays & bank holidays, steps from Brislington Village and Avenue shops.
🚗 Type: On-Street Pay & Display (Bristol City Council)
🕒 Open: 08 00–18 00 Mon–Sat (charges apply); free outside these hours, all day Sun & bank holidays
🌟 Rating: N/A (council-managed street bays; popular for local shopping and café visits)
💰 Pricing & Permits
| Duration | Charge |
|---|---|
| Up to 30 minutes | £0.40 |
| Up to 1 hour | £0.80 |
| Up to 2 hours | £1.60 |
| Up to 4 hours | £3.20 |
Payment: Pay & Display machines (card/contactless) or RingGo app (zone code on signage)
Max Stay: 4 hours during charge hours; re-return permitted after 1 hour
Blue-Badge Holders: Free in any marked bay (badge displayed; register via council website)
Resident Permits: Not valid in Pay & Display bays; see permit zones on side streets
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Bays | Approx. 20 marked bays |
| Disabled Bays | 2 bays close to dropped kerbs |
| Surface | Asphalt with painted bay markings |
| Lighting | Street lamps at 30 m intervals |
| Security | CCTV coverage on adjacent junctions |
♿ Accessibility
Kerb Access: Dropped kerbs at both ends of bay runs and at pedestrian crossings
Drop-Off Zone: Informal layby outside small parade of shops for quick unloading
Pedestrian Links: Wide pavements linking to Brislington Village shops, cafés and bus stops
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None on Sandy Park Road
Nearest Chargers:
Brislington Green Car Park (0.4 mi; 4×7 kW) – 8 min walk
Tesco Express Brislington (0.6 mi; 2×22 kW) – 10 min walk
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08–10 AM | ~85 % | Morning shoppers & commuters |
| Weekdays 12–14 PM | ~65 % | Lunch-time café visitors |
| Weekdays 16–18 PM | ~80 % | After-work shoppers |
| Saturdays 10–16 PM | ~90 % | Weekend shoppers |
Pro Tip: Arrive just after 10 AM on weekdays or by 09 30 AM on Saturdays to secure a bay close to the village amenities.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Brislington Village Parade | 1 min | Local shops, cafés & post office |
| Brislington Green Car Park | 8 min | EV charging & larger capacity |
| Brislington Bus Stops | 2 min | Frequent city & suburban services |
| Arnos Vale Cemetery & Park | 12 min | Historic landscape & walking trails |
⚠️ Important Notices
Enforcement: Civil Enforcement Officers patrol Mon–Sat; PCN for non-payment or overstay
Time Limits: Strict 4 h max; no return within 1 h during charge hours
Machine Downtime: If machine is out of service, use RingGo app with zone code displayed on signage
📌 Expert Tips
App Convenience: Pre-register RingGo to top up remotely without returning to the machine
Blue-Badge Hack: Display badge and register online for unlimited free parking in any bay
Evening Visits: Free after 18 00—ideal for dinner or evening events in Brislington Village
Weekend Strategy: On busier Saturdays, consider Brislington Green Car Park for overflow and EV charging
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