--- description: University parking permits are very limited, while nearby spaces start at £1.50 an hour and Clifton Down station is 0.6 mi away. title: Parking Near University of Bristol, England | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-university-of-bristol-bristol-69dea5.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near University of Bristol, England Landmark Parking · Bristol, England · University of Bristol Published 9 Aug 2026 · Updated 14 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) Ivy Gate Parade, City Centre, Bristol, BS8 1FD [Airport Parking (BRS)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/gb/eng/brs) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/gb/eng/bristol) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/gb/eng/bristol) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/gb/eng/bristol) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/bristol) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/bristol) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/gb/eng/bristol) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/gb/eng/bristol) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/gb/eng/bristol) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/gb/eng/bristol) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/gb/eng/bristol) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/gb/eng/bristol) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/gb/eng/bristol) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/gb/eng/bristol) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/gb/eng/bristol) Where Can I Park for University of Bristol? Students bringing a car must apply for a student parking permit, but student spaces and permits are very limited. Nearby paid alternatives include spaces 0.2 mi away, from £1.50 an hour near Clifton Clinic to £90 a week in Tyndalls Park. Clifton Down railway station is 0.6 mi away, with a 13 min walk from Ivy Gate Parade. Listen to article 5:02 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
Address
Ivy Gate Parade, City Centre, Bristol, BS8 1FD
Closest listed space
Convenient Monthly Parking at Nativity Church, Bristol, 258 yd (3 min walk)
Nearest station
Clifton Down railway station, 0.6 mi (13 min walk)
## Parking Near Bristol [Convenient Monthly Parking at Nativity Church, Bristol £75.00/mo 258 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/bristol/convenient-monthly-parking-at-nativity-church-bris-116194) [Convenient Parking Near Clifton Clinic, Bristol £1.50/hr 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/clifton-bristol/convenient-parking-near-clifton-clinic-bristol-105680) [Secure Covered Parking Space in Bristol, BS1 5LS £20.00/wk 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/bristol/secure-covered-parking-space-in-bristol-bs1-5ls-119537) [Convenient Parking at Bristol Heart Institute, BS2 8EH £3.00/hr 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/bristol/convenient-parking-at-bristol-heart-institute-bs2--107900) [Convenient Parking Space for Rent in Tyndalls Park, Bristol £25.00/wk 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/tyndalls-park-bristol/convenient-parking-space-for-rent-in-tyndalls-park-117409) [Convenient Parking on Priory Road, Bristol BS8 £4.00/hr 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/bristol/convenient-parking-on-priory-road-bristol-bs8-108493) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![University of Bristol with nearby pre-booked private parking, giving visitors a short walk and less time circling Bristol streets.](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-university-of-bristol-bristol-69dea5.webp) University of Bristol with nearby pre-booked private parking, giving visitors a short walk and less time circling Bristol streets. Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## University of Bristol Campus Parking The University of Bristol says students, staff, visitors and contractors can park in all general spaces on campus, while students bringing a car must apply for a student parking permit (bristol.ac.uk). Student parking spaces and permits are very limited, and residence parking covers Stoke Bishop and Clifton residences (bristol.ac.uk). Clifton Campus permit applications are handled through the university’s parking service, which lists 0117 33 11190 and uob-car-parking@bristol.ac.uk as contact details (bristol.ac.uk). The university’s accommodation guidance directs students to residences-carparking@bristol.ac.uk and +44 (0)117 for parking queries (bristol.ac.uk). The university pages identify the permit process and campus eligibility, but the supplied official extracts do not give a campus tariff or name a separate commercial car-park operator. ## Other Car Parks Near the University of Bristol The supplied local listings identify nearby paid alternatives outside the campus. A covered parking space in Bristol, BS1 5LS, is 0.2 mi away and costs £75 a week. A space at Bristol Heart Institute, BS2 8EH, is also 0.2 mi away at £3 an hour, while a space in Tyndalls Park is 0.2 mi away at £90 a week. Drivers looking for shorter stays can use a space near Clifton Clinic, 0.2 mi away, priced at £1.50 an hour, or a space on Priory Road, Bristol BS8, 0.2 mi away, priced at £7.10 an hour. A monthly option at Nativity Church in Bristol is 258 yd away and costs £75 a month. Show map of Bristol ## Parksy Spaces Near the University of Bristol Students and staff needing regular parking have two weekly choices close to the campus: a secure covered space in Bristol, BS1 5LS, 0.2 mi away for £75 a week, and a space in Tyndalls Park, 0.2 mi away for £90 a week. The Nativity Church monthly space is 258 yd away for £75 a month, making it suited to longer-term parking. Visitors who need an hourly stay can choose the space near Clifton Clinic at £1.50 an hour, the Bristol Heart Institute space at £3 an hour, or the Priory Road space in Bristol BS8 at £7.10 an hour, with each 0.2 mi away. The six listed spaces are all within 0.2 mi or 258 yd of the campus, so they cover short visits as well as regular commuting. ## Rail and Walking Access to the Clifton Campus Clifton Down railway station is the nearest station to the University of Bristol, at 0.6 mi and a 13 min walk from Ivy Gate Parade. The station provides a practical alternative for visitors who do not need to carry equipment or passengers to the campus entrance. Redland railway station is around a 14 min walk away, while Montpelier railway station is around an 18 min walk away. The campus address is Ivy Gate Parade, City Centre, Bristol, BS8 1FD, placing these rail approaches within walking distance of the university’s Clifton area. Show street view near University of Bristol ## Sources - [UK Government driving and transport services](https://www.gov.uk/browse/driving) - [UK Government parking rules](https://www.gov.uk/parking-rules) - [National Rail Enquiries](https://www.nationalrail.co.uk) - [Car parking | Maps and travel information](https://www.bristol.ac.uk/maps/car-parking/) - [Clifton Campus | Maps and travel information](https://www.bristol.ac.uk/transportplan/parking/) - [Buses, car parking and transport | Current students](https://www.bristol.ac.uk/students/life-in-bristol/accommodation/university-accommodation/building-services-and-facilities/cars-parking/) - [Student parking | Accommodation](https://www.bristol.ac.uk/accommodation/parking/student-parking/) \* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where Can I Park for University of Bristol? Students bringing a car must apply for a student parking permit, but student spaces and permits are very limited. Nearby paid alternatives include spaces 0.2 mi away, from £1.50 an hour near Clifton Clinic to £90 a week in Tyndalls Park. Clifton Down railway station is 0.6 mi away, with a 13 min walk from Ivy Gate Parade. ### Can Students Park on Campus? Students can park in all general spaces on campus, but students bringing a car must apply for a student parking permit. Student parking spaces and permits are very limited. Residence parking covers Stoke Bishop and Clifton residences, while Clifton Campus permit applications are handled through the university’s parking service. ### How Do I Contact the University About Parking? For Clifton Campus permit applications, the university’s parking service lists 0117 33 11190 and uob-car-parking@bristol.ac.uk. Accommodation guidance directs students to residences-carparking@bristol.ac.uk and +44 (0)117 for parking queries. These details cover campus permit and residence parking enquiries. ### What Are the Cheapest Nearby Hourly Parking Options? The nearby hourly options include a space near Clifton Clinic at £1.50 an hour, a space at Bristol Heart Institute at £3 an hour, and a space on Priory Road, Bristol BS8, at £7.10 an hour. Each is 0.2 mi away, providing choices for shorter stays close to the campus. ### Which Nearby Spaces Suit Weekly or Monthly Parking? For weekly parking, a secure covered space in Bristol, BS1 5LS, costs £75 a week and a space in Tyndalls Park costs £90 a week. For monthly parking, the Nativity Church space in Bristol costs £75 a month and is 258 yd away, making it suited to longer-term parking. ### Which Railway Station Is Nearest? Clifton Down railway station is the nearest station, at 0.6 mi and a 13 min walk from Ivy Gate Parade. Redland railway station is around a 14 min walk away, while Montpelier railway station is around an 18 min walk away. 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