🚗 V Shed Car Park – Complete Avonmouth BS11 9BJ Guide
Free riverside parking at V Shed – ideal for ferry boardings & industrial visits.
🚗 Type: Surface Free Public Car Park (Managed by Bristol City Council)
🕒 Open: 24 h daily
🌟 Rating: 4.1 / 5 (visitor feedback)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Cost: Free (no pay-and-display or permits)
Enforcement: Informal patrols; please avoid long-term stationing during industrial shifts
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~80 marked bays |
| Disabled Bays | 4 bays adjacent to riverside path |
| Surface | Level tarmac with white bay lining |
| Lighting | Low-level LED perimeter lighting |
| Security | Occasional Council patrols; no CCTV |
| Entry/Exit | Unbarriered, direct off Avonmouth Rd |
♿ Accessibility
Step-Free Access: Dropped kerbs to wide footway along dockside
Drop-Off Zone: Lay-by beside main pedestrian gate for easy unloading
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Chargers: None
Nearest Public Chargers:
4 × 7 kW Pod Point at Royal Portbury Dock Road (5 min drive)
2 × 22 kW Ubitricity lamppost chargers on St Andrews Rd (7 min drive)
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday mornings | 60 % | Dockworkers & commuters |
| Weekday lunchtimes | 40 % | Ferry passengers & local deliveries |
| Weekday afternoons | 70 % | Shift changes & industrial visitors |
| Evenings & weekends | 30 % | Waterfront walkers & cyclists |
Pro Tip: Arrive before shift-start (06:00) or after shift-end (15:00) to avoid peak industrial demand.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| MS Old Royal Naval Dockyard | 4 min | Historic dock tours & museum |
| Bristol Ferry Landing | 2 min | Regular ferries to city centre |
| Avonmouth Heritage Centre | 6 min | Local history exhibits & refreshments |
| Avonmouth Shopping Park | 8 min dr | Retail outlets & on-site EV charging |
⚠️ Important Notices
Industrial Activity: Large vehicles/staff shift traffic—park considerately.
Riverside Path: Exposed to wind—secure loose items.
Maintenance: Occasional resurfacing in winter; watch for temporary closures.
📌 Expert Tips
Ferry Users: Park here and stroll 2 min to the ferry landing—avoid city‐centre fees.
Cyclists: Secure bikes at stand by entrance, then enjoy Avonmouth to Bristol Greenway.
EV Drivers: Pre-charge at nearby dock road chargers, then use free parking for the day.
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Council exploring installation of 6 × 7 kW solar-powered chargers at adjacent Shopping Park.
2026: Proposal for real-time occupancy displays on Avonmouth Rd approach.
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