Parking Near Frenchay Hospital, Emersons Green
Where Can I Park at Frenchay Hospital?
The hospital car park is currently free of charge, with its entrance opposite Frenchay Village Museum. Marked accessible bays are close to the pedestrian route for drivers needing step-free access. For a lower-cost alternative, Parksy lists a space 0.4 miles away in BS16 at £3.80 a day.
- Address
- 36 Alexander Road, Winterbourne, Bristol, BS16 1UZ
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Parking at Frenchay Surgery, South Gloucestershire, 0.4 mi (8 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Bristol Parkway railway station, 1.3 mi (27 min walk)
Parking Near Emersons Green
The exterior of a hospital building Photo: Pexels / Jimmy Liao
Parking at Frenchay Hospital in Winterbourne
The hospital car park is operated by Bristol NHS Foundation Trust and is currently free of charge (bristolft.nhs.uk). The entrance to the car park is opposite Frenchay Village Museum, giving drivers a clear landmark when approaching the site (bristolft.nhs.uk).
Patients and visitors can use the on-site facility without a parking fee. The hospital's published parking information identifies the car park and its entrance, while drivers needing step-free access should look for marked accessible bays close to the pedestrian route rather than leaving a vehicle on the approach roads.
Parksy Spaces Near the Hospital and Frenchay Surgery
For a lower-cost option near the hospital, Parksy lists a space 0.4 miles away in BS16 at £3.80 a day. The same distance has a parking space at Frenchay Surgery priced at £3.80 an hour, which is more suited to a short appointment than a full shift or extended hospital visit.
Further choices include a space at Holiday Inn Bristol Filton in Hambrook, 0.7 miles away at £6.50 an hour, and a secure Stashbee space in Staple Hill, 1.1 miles away at £45.50 a month. A space at Downend Clinic is 1.2 miles away at £4.10 a day, while secure 24/7 parking in Bristol is 1.4 miles away at £9.80 a day and includes electric charging.
Arriving, Dropping Off and Avoiding Busy Periods at the Hospital
Frenchay Hospital is at 36 Alexander Road, Winterbourne, Bristol, BS16 1UZ. The on-site car park entrance is opposite Frenchay Village Museum, which is the most useful landmark for drivers approaching the hospital (bristolft.nhs.uk).
A quick passenger drop-off is best handled at the hospital rather than on nearby double yellow lines. Drivers heading to urgent care should follow the hospital's signs for the emergency department and avoid stopping in access routes needed by ambulances. A planned appointment outside the busiest arrival period can make finding a space easier, although the official parking page does not publish a specific peak-time window.
Walking and Public Transport to Frenchay Hospital
Bristol Parkway railway station is the nearest station, 1.3 miles from the hospital and a 27-minute walk. The route ends at 36 Alexander Road in Winterbourne, near Emersons Green, so visitors should allow for the full walk after leaving the train.
Bus services are another option for reaching the hospital, with routes serving the Frenchay and Emersons Green area. The station's rail connection can be useful for visitors travelling from outside Bristol, while a bus journey may reduce the walking required from Bristol Parkway. The hospital address remains the key destination detail for checking the correct stop and final approach.
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* 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 at Frenchay Hospital?
The hospital car park is currently free of charge, with its entrance opposite Frenchay Village Museum. Marked accessible bays are close to the pedestrian route for drivers needing step-free access. For a lower-cost alternative, Parksy lists a space 0.4 miles away in BS16 at £3.80 a day.
Is Hospital Parking Free?
The on-site car park is currently free of charge, so patients and visitors can use it without a parking fee. Its entrance is opposite Frenchay Village Museum, providing a clear landmark when approaching the site. Drivers needing step-free access should look for marked accessible bays close to the pedestrian route.
Where Should I Drop Off a Passenger or Go for Urgent Care?
A quick passenger drop-off is best handled at the hospital rather than on nearby double yellow lines. Drivers heading to urgent care should follow the hospital's signs for the emergency department and avoid stopping in access routes needed by ambulances.
What Are the Closest Parksy Parking Options?
Parksy lists a space 0.4 miles away in BS16 at £3.80 a day, and another at Frenchay Surgery at the same distance for £3.80 an hour. The daily option suits a longer hospital visit better, while the hourly space is more suited to a short appointment.
What Other Paid Parking Is Available Nearby?
Further options include parking at Holiday Inn Bristol Filton in Hambrook, 0.7 miles away at £6.50 an hour, and a secure Stashbee space in Staple Hill, 1.1 miles away at £45.50 a month. Downend Clinic is 1.2 miles away at £4.10 a day, while secure 24/7 parking in Bristol is 1.4 miles away at £9.80 a day and includes electric charging.
Can I Travel by Train or Bus?
Bristol Parkway railway station is the nearest station, 1.3 miles from the hospital and a 27-minute walk. Bus services also serve the Frenchay and Emersons Green area, and may reduce the walking required from the station. The destination is 36 Alexander Road, Winterbourne, Bristol, BS16 1UZ.
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