Parking Near Southmead Hospital, Merry Hill
Where Can I Park for Southmead Hospital?
Public parking at Southmead Hospital has limited capacity and can be especially busy between 10am and midday. The closest listed parking space is 138 yd away at £6.25 an hour. A space 223 yd away costs £6.80 a day, while a driveway 0.6 mi away costs £2.10 a day for an extended visit.
- Address
- 18 Longford Avenue
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Southmead Hospital Parking in Bristol BS10, 138 yd (2 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Filton Abbey Wood railway station, 1.4 mi (28 min walk)
Parking Near Merry Hill
Southmead Hospital, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy. Photo: Pexels
Southmead Hospital Car Parks and Entrances
Public parking at Southmead Hospital has limited capacity and can become very busy between 10am and midday, according to Bristol and North Bristol NHS Trust information (bristolft.nhs.uk).
The hospital map identifies the main entrance for inpatients and lists Southmead Hospital as BS10 5NB (North Bristol NHS Trust, nbt.nhs.uk). The map also marks Park View, theatres and MRI, which helps drivers choose the relevant part of the site before arrival (North Bristol NHS Trust, nbt.nhs.uk). The Central Delivery Suite is at Southmead Road, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol BS10 5NB (North Bristol NHS Trust, nbt.nhs.uk).
Arriving for Appointments and Urgent Care at Southmead
Southmead Hospital is at 18 Longford Avenue in Southmead, near Merry Hill. Public parking can be especially pressured between 10am and midday (bristolft.nhs.uk), making an earlier arrival useful for appointments scheduled in that period. The hospital map distinguishes the main inpatient entrance from other clinical areas, including Park View, theatres and MRI (North Bristol NHS Trust, nbt.nhs.uk).
For maternity visitors, the Central Delivery Suite information places the facility on Southmead Road in Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol BS10 5NB (North Bristol NHS Trust, nbt.nhs.uk). Drivers attending maternity care should therefore use the Central Delivery Suite directions rather than relying only on the general inpatient entrance. The hospital map also gives the postcode BS10 5NB for the site (North Bristol NHS Trust, nbt.nhs.uk).
Residential Parking Around Longford Avenue and Southmead
Southmead Hospital is in a residential part of Southmead, near Merry Hill, with access centred on Longford Avenue. The hospital’s public parking has limited capacity (bristolft.nhs.uk), so leaving a vehicle on nearby residential streets is not a reliable substitute for using an authorised space.
Drivers should keep clear of staff-only hospital car parks, which the hospital explicitly says are not for public parking (bristolft.nhs.uk). The hospital map shows the main entrance, Park View, theatres and MRI as separate destinations within the site (North Bristol NHS Trust, nbt.nhs.uk), so stopping outside an entrance or clinical area can obstruct access even when the intended visit is brief.
Parksy Spaces Close to Southmead Hospital
The closest listed option is a parking space 138 yd away at £6.25 an hour. A second space near Bristol Plastic Surgery is 223 yd away and costs £6.80 a day, making it better suited to a full-day appointment or a long visit than an hourly booking.
Further options include secure parking in Bartholomews Square, 0.6 mi away at £4.19 an hour, and a driveway space 0.6 mi away at £2.10 a day. The lower daily rate makes the driveway practical for extended visits or hospital shift workers. Two 24/7 spaces are also listed: one at Wellington Hill, BS7, 0.7 mi away at £6.25 an hour, and one on Maple Road, BS7, 0.9 mi away at £6.25 an hour.
Walking and Public Transport to Southmead Hospital
Filton Abbey Wood railway station is the nearest station, 1.4 mi from Southmead Hospital and a 28 min walk. The station is therefore a realistic option for visitors who can manage the walk and want to avoid the hospital’s limited public parking capacity.
The hospital map gives the site postcode as BS10 5NB and identifies the main inpatient entrance, Park View, theatres and MRI (North Bristol NHS Trust, nbt.nhs.uk). Visitors travelling by public transport can use those landmarks to orientate themselves after reaching the hospital grounds. The Central Delivery Suite is separately identified on Southmead Road, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol BS10 5NB (North Bristol NHS Trust, nbt.nhs.uk).
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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 for Southmead Hospital?
Public parking at Southmead Hospital has limited capacity and can be especially busy between 10am and midday. The closest listed parking space is 138 yd away at £6.25 an hour. A space 223 yd away costs £6.80 a day, while a driveway 0.6 mi away costs £2.10 a day for an extended visit.
When Is Parking at Southmead Hospital Busiest?
Public parking has limited capacity and can become very busy between 10am and midday. If your appointment is scheduled during this period, arriving earlier can be useful. Staff-only hospital car parks are not for public parking, and nearby residential streets are not a reliable substitute for an authorised space.
What Postcode Should I Use for Southmead Hospital?
The hospital map gives the site postcode as BS10 5NB. The main entrance is for inpatients, while Park View, theatres and MRI are separate destinations on the hospital map. The Central Delivery Suite is on Southmead Road, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol BS10 5NB.
What Is the Closest Parking Space to Southmead Hospital?
The closest listed option is 138 yd away and costs £6.25 an hour. A second space near Bristol Plastic Surgery is 223 yd away at £6.80 a day, which is better suited to a full-day appointment or a long visit than an hourly booking.
Is There Cheaper Parking for a Long Visit or Hospital Shift?
A driveway space 0.6 mi away costs £2.10 a day, making it practical for extended visits or hospital shift workers. The £2.10 daily rate is lower than the hourly option for a longer stay.
Can I Travel to Southmead Hospital by Train?
Filton Abbey Wood railway station is 1.4 mi from Southmead Hospital and a 28 min walk. It is a realistic option for visitors who can manage the walk and want to avoid limited public parking capacity. After reaching the hospital grounds, the main inpatient entrance, Park View, theatres and MRI help with orientation.
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