
Convenient Pay & Display bays on Sandy Park Road โ low hourly tariffs, Blue-Badge exemptions & free evenings, Sundays & bank holidays, steps from Brislington Village and Avenue shops.
๐ Type: On-Street Pay & Display (Bristol City Council)
๐ Open: 08 00โ18 00 MonโSat (charges apply); free outside these hours, all day Sun & bank holidays
๐ Rating: N/A (council-managed street bays; popular for local shopping and cafรฉ visits)
๐ฐ Pricing & Permits
| Duration | Charge |
|---|---|
| Up to 30 minutes | ยฃ0.40 |
| Up to 1 hour | ยฃ0.80 |
| Up to 2 hours | ยฃ1.60 |
| Up to 4 hours | ยฃ3.20 |
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
๐ 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 |
โฟ 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, cafรฉs and bus stops
๐ EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None on Sandy Park Road
Nearest Chargers:
Brislington Green Car Park (0.4 mi; 4ร7 kW) โ 8 min walk
Tesco Express Brislington (0.6 mi; 2ร22 kW) โ 10 min walk
๐ Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08โ10 AM | ~85 % | Morning shoppers & commuters |
| Weekdays 12โ14 PM | ~65 % | Lunch-time cafรฉ visitors |
| Weekdays 16โ18 PM | ~80 % | After-work shoppers |
| Saturdays 10โ16 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.
๐ถ Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Brislington Village Parade | 1 min | Local shops, cafรฉs & 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 |
โ ๏ธ Important Notices
Enforcement: Civil Enforcement Officers patrol MonโSat; 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
๐ 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 00โideal for dinner or evening events in Brislington Village
Weekend Strategy: On busier Saturdays, consider Brislington Green Car Park for overflow and EV charging