🚗 Westbury Hill Car Park – The Complete Westbury-on-Trym Parking Guide
Westbury Hill – convenient pay & display, free evenings & Sundays, close to village shops & woodland walks.
🚗 Type: Public Pay & Display Car Park (Bristol City Council)
🕒 Open: Enforcement 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat; free evenings (18:00–08:00), all day Sundays & Bank Holidays
🌟 Rating: No aggregated public review score available
💰 Pricing & Permits
Tariffs (08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat):
Up to 1 h: £1.00
Up to 2 h: £1.80
Up to 4 h: £3.00
All day (max stay): £5.00
Payment Methods:
Pay & display machines (coins, contactless card, Apple/Google Pay)
Pay-by-App: RingGo (zone code 72580)
Resident Permits: Zone WBT permit (£75 / year) for on-street only (not valid here)
Season Tickets: Weekly permit £25 (valid any enforcement day)
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~60 bays |
| Disabled Bays | 3 marked bays (free for Blue Badge holders) |
| Parent & Child Bays | 2 extra-wide bays near village entrance |
| Surface | Level tarmac with clear bay lining (repainted 2022) |
| Lighting | LED floodlights on perimeter (8 lux average) |
| Drainage | Channel drains; cleared bi-annually |
| Security | CCTV coverage; routine Council patrols |
| Signage | Digital tariff board & zone map at entrance |
♿ Accessibility & Adapted Facilities
Blue Badge Bays: Three bays immediately adjacent to footpath—free with badge displayed
Drop-Off Zone: Kerbside pull-in by main entrance for quick set-down
Kerb Ramps: Tactile-paved ramps to Westbury Hill pavement
Pathways: 2 m-wide smooth asphalt route to shops and parkland
🔌 EV Infrastructure & Nearby Options
On-Site Charging: None installed
Planned (2025): Feasibility study for 2×7 kW chargers in north corner
Nearest Live Chargers:
Cooperative Car Park (BS9 3BZ): 2×7 kW units, 4 min walk
Southmead Hospital MSCP: 4×50 kW rapid, 10 min drive
📅 Live Demand Patterns & Seasonal Variations
| Period | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00–10:00 | 80 % | Commuters & school runs |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 60 % | Lunch visitors & shoppers |
| Weekdays 16:00–18:00 | 70 % | Evening clinic appointments |
| Saturdays 09:00–13:00 | 90 % | Village shoppers |
| Sundays & Bank Holidays | 30 % | Parkland walkers |
Pro Tip: Arrive after 16:00 for free evening stay—ideal for a woodland walk at Badock’s Wood.
🚶 Walkability & Transport Links
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Westbury Village High Street | 2 min | Shops, cafés & public toilets |
| Badock’s Wood Nature Reserve | 5 min | Woodland trails & wildlife |
| Bus Stop (Routes 5, 68) | Adjacent | Frequent links to city centre |
| Henleaze Swimming Baths | 8 min | Pool, gym & classes |
🛒 Nearby Amenities & Services
Essentials
Public Toilets: Village Hall (2 min walk)
ATM: NatWest (High Street, 2 min)
Pharmacy: Boots (High Street, 3 min)
Food & Drink
The Crepe Escape (1 min): Sweet & savoury crepes
Westbury Bakery (2 min): Artisan breads & coffee
The Red Lion (3 min): Traditional pub fare
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbury Hill On-Street (Zone WBT) | Adjacent | £0.50/30 min; £3 max | 2 h | Short-stay via app |
| Henleaze Road Car Park (BS9 4JR) | 7 min | £1.00/hr; £4 day | 24 h | Covered & EV charging on site |
| Southmead Hospital MSCP | 10 min dr | £2.00/day | 24 h | Rapid EV chargers & Park Mark® safety |
⚠️ Important Notices & Byelaws
Enforcement: 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat by Bristol City Council officers; after-hours CCTV enforcement
Overstay Penalty: £70 PCN (reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days)
Towing Risk: Unauthorized vehicles liable for removal at owner’s expense
Maintenance: Quarterly surface & drainage inspections (next due Oct 2025)
📌 Expert Tips
Village Visit: Park early on Saturdays to beat the high occupancy by 09:30.
Evening Leisure: Park after 18:00 for free stays—enjoy evening events at the Village Hall.
Blue Badge Holders: Use any free bay—no need to hunt for designated spots.
Weather Alert: Western bays pool in heavy rain; choose bays near the entrance gate.
🔮 Future Developments & Planning
2025 Q3: Installation of EV charging bays funded by council grant
2025 Q4: Digital pay-station pilot with multilingual interface
2026: Feasibility study for +20 bays on adjacent land (planning ref: BCC/PLN/2024/856)
Accessibility Audit: PAS 1899 compliance review scheduled for Jan 2026
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