๐ Station Road Car Park โ The Definitive Bristol BS6 Short-Stay Parking Guide
Convenient short-stay parking on Station Road, BS6 โ 30 bays just off Gloucester Road, minutes from Gloucester Road shops, Redland station & Clifton Village.
๐ Type: Council-Operated Off-Street Short-Stay Car Park
๐ Open:
โข MonโSat 08:00 โ 18:00 (Pay & Display)
โข Sun & Bank Holidays Free (no pay & display)
๐ Rating: 4.0 / 5 (Google Reviews)
๐ฐ Pricing & Permits
Up to 30 min: Free (designated bays only)
Up to 1 h: ยฃ0.70
Up to 2 h: ยฃ1.30
Up to 3 h: ยฃ3.00
Up to 4 h (max stay): ยฃ5.00
Overstay Penalty: ยฃ70 fixed penalty (reduced to ยฃ35 if paid within 14 days)
Payment: Pay & Display ticket machines (coins, cards)
๐ Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 30 (white-lined bays) |
| Disabled Bays | 2 marked Blue Badge spaces |
| Surface | Level tarmac with clear bay lines |
| Lighting | Overhead LED lamps |
| Security | Occasional CCTV patrols |
| Height Limit | None (suitable for vans) |
โฟ Accessibility
Level access from pavement to bays
Wide marked access aisle at disabled spaces
Nearest Adapted Parking: Gloucester Road Car Park (BS7 8BN; 2 bays)
Drop-Off Zone: Short section of single yellow line (observe signage)
๐ EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Options:
Gloucester Road Car Park: 4ร 7 kW chargers โ 3-minute walk
Richmond Road (near Redland station): 2ร 22 kW chargers โ 5-minute walk
๐ Peak Times & Occupancy (Estimates)
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:30โ10:30 | 80 % | Local shoppers & commuters |
| Weekdays 12:00โ14:00 | 60 % | Midday cafรฉ & boutique visits |
| Weekdays 17:00โ19:00 | 55 % | Evening leisure visitors |
| Saturdays 10:00โ14:00 | 95 % | Weekend shoppers |
| Sundays All Day | 25 % | Market & churchgoers |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 09:00 AM on weekdays for the best chance of a bay.
๐ถ Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Road Shops | 2 min | Independent cafรฉs, boutiques |
| Redland Station | 6 min | Severn Beach Line services |
| Clifton Village | 12 min | Upscale dining & riverside pubs |
| Bristol Zoo Gardens | 20 min | Scenic walks & family attraction |
๐ Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Public toilets: Redland Library (5 min)
ATM: NatWest (Gloucester Road, 3 min)
Pharmacy: Boots (Gloucester Road, 3 min)
Food & Drink
The Bristolian Deli (1 min)
Society Cafรฉ (2 min)
The Station Cafรฉ (3 min)
The Zephyr Bar & Kitchen (5 min)
๐ ฟ๏ธ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Road Car Park | 0.1 mi | Same short-stay rates | 4 h | On-site EV charging |
| Redland Station Car Park | 0.3 mi | Pay & Display (ยฃ1 / h) | No limit | Direct rail access |
| Albion Road On-Street Bays | 0.2 mi | Free after 18:00 & Sun | 2 h | Street parking for evening visits |
โ ๏ธ Important Notices
Strict Enforcement: PCNs issued for overstay or non-payment
Event Days: High demand during Redland Food Festival (July) & Christmas Fayre (Dec)
Maintenance: Annual lining & signage review each April
๐ Expert Tips
Season Ticket: 20-day strip tickets available from Bristol City Council for regular users
Overrun Protection: Use pay-by-phone apps to extend stay remotely
Bay Choice: Park near the eastern side for quickest exit onto Station Road
๐ฎ Future Developments
2025: Proposal to install 2 rapid EV bays under the โGo Ultra Lowโ scheme
2026: Digital pay-by-plate ticket machines planned
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