🚗 The Mall Car Park A – The Complete Cribbs Causeway Free & Pay Parking Guide
Free 3-hour shopping parking at The Mall Car Park A – seamless access to Cribbs Causeway’s retail, dining & cinema; EV chargers nearby.
🚗 Type: Private Retail Park Surface & Multi-Storey Car Park (The Mall operator)
🕒 Open: 24 hours daily (exit permitted at any time)
🌟 Rating: 4.2 / 5 (shopper reviews)
💰 Pricing & Permits
First 3 hours: Free (no ticket required)
3–4 hours: £3.00
4–6 hours: £5.00
6–24 hours: £8.00
Payment: Pay & display machines (card/contactless) or ParkMobile app
Enforcement: ANPR; unpaid stays incur £70 charge notice
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~2,500 across multiple levels & zones |
| Surface | Tarmac & concrete decks |
| Lighting | Full LED coverage |
| Security | 24/7 CCTV & ANPR |
| Height Limit | 2.1 m in multi-storey |
♿ Accessibility
Disabled Bays: 80 bays across all levels, marked to BS 8300
Drop-Off Zone: Short-stay bay at main entrance for quick loading
Access Routes: Lifts and ramps to all levels; tactile paving to mall entrances
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: 10 × 7 kW Pod Point chargers in Car Park A level 2
Payment: Pay at charger via Pod Point app or contactless
Alternative Fast Chargers: Tesla Supercharger (12 stalls) – 5-min drive
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 10:00–12:00 | 70 % | Mid-morning shoppers |
| Weekdays 14:00–16:00 | 60 % | Lunchtime visitors |
| Saturdays 11:00–15:00 | 95 % | Weekend retail crowds |
| Evenings after 18:00 | 40 % | Cinema & dining guests |
Pro Tip: For a full-day visit, pre-book via ParkMobile to lock in the £8 all-day rate.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| The Mall Main Entrance | 2 min | Direct escalator access |
| Cineworld & Hollywood Bowl | On-site | Entertainment under one roof |
| Cribbs Causeway Bus Interchange | 5 min | Frequent services across South Glos |
| Asda Superstore | 3 min | Groceries & pharmacy |
| Cabot Circus (City Centre) | 15 min dr | Additional shopping & dining |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
On-Site Essentials
Toilets: Mall concourse (all floors)
ATM: HSBC & Barclays inside mall
Pharmacy: Boots (ground floor)
Food & Drink
Giraffe, Nando’s, PizzaExpress: Various mall locations
Costa & Starbucks: Multiple outlets
Tiffin Truck (food court): Indian street food
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cribbs Causeway Park & Ride | 5 min dr | Free; bus £2 return | Unlimited | Free parking + bus to mall |
| Aztec West Business Park Car Park | 8 min dr | Free (visitor bays) | 4 h max | Quiet, free overflow |
| On-Street Southmead Hospital Bays | 10 min dr | £1.50/hr; 4 h max | 4 h | Cheapest possible in area |
⚠️ Important Notices
Ensure you vacate within free 3 h or pay at machine to avoid charge notices.
ANPR enforcement is continuous, capturing both entry and exit.
Multi-storey height limit 2.1 m—park in surface zones if taller.
📌 Expert Tips
EV Users: Head straight to level 2 chargers in Car Park A; bays are clearly signposted.
Season Ticket: If visiting >15 days/month, consider the monthly mall permit for unlimited parking.
Extended Stay Hack: Pre-book via ParkMobile for guaranteed space and no ticket-scrambled exit.
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Proposal to add rapid 50 kW chargers in adjacent Car Park B.
2026: Planned resurfacing and smart-bay lighting upgrade under mall refurbishment.
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