Parking Near Circomedia, St Jude
Where Can I Park for Circomedia?
Circomedia is at 18 Portland Square, St Paul's, Bristol, BS2 8RD. Metered parking around Portland Square is closest official advice, with charges applying 24/7. Alternatives include a nearby NCP car park and Cabot Circus. For Saturday visits, free parking can often be found in residential streets just behind the venue, although this is not guaranteed.
- Address
- 18 Portland Square, St Paul's, Bristol, BS2 8RD
- Closest listed space
- Affordable Parking at Holiday Inn Bristol City Centre, 212 yd (3 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Montpelier railway station, 0.5 mi (11 min walk)
Parking Near St Jude
Circomedia in St Jude, Bristol, with a pre-booked private parking space nearby for a short walk and less time circling for a space. Photo: Pexels
Parking at Circomedia on Event Days
Circomedia is at 18 Portland Square, St Paul's, Bristol, BS2 8RD, near St Jude. The venue directs drivers to metered parking around Portland Square, with charges applying 24/7 (circomedia.com). This is the closest official advice for a performance or class, but it does not provide a venue-owned car park or a stated capacity.
The venue also identifies a nearby NCP car park and parking at Cabot Circus as alternatives to Portland Square (circomedia.com). For Saturday visits, free parking can often be found in the residential streets just behind the venue, according to the venue's BTEC Open Day information (circomedia.com).
Portland Square Restrictions and Event-Day Enforcement
Parking around Portland Square is metered and charges apply 24/7 (circomedia.com). Drivers attending an evening show should therefore treat the square as a paid parking area rather than assuming that evening parking is free.
Some adjacent roads are free after 5pm, although the venue says those streets can be busy (circomedia.com). The distinction between the metered square and nearby residential roads matters on event days, when competition for the free spaces behind the venue can increase. Saturday parking in residential streets just behind the building is described by the venue as something drivers can often find, rather than as a guaranteed arrangement (circomedia.com).
NCP and Cabot Circus Alternatives Near Portland Square
The venue names a nearby NCP car park as an alternative to metered parking around Portland Square (circomedia.com). It also points drivers towards parking at Cabot Circus (circomedia.com), giving visitors two named alternatives when the square is busy or a longer stay is needed.
The venue's own guidance places both options alongside Portland Square parking for drivers travelling to the St Paul's site (circomedia.com).
Parksy Spaces Within Reach of the Venue
The closest listed option is an outdoor space in St Judes, 0.3 mi away, priced at £5 an hour. A Holiday Inn Bristol City Centre space is 212 yd away and costs £4.50 an hour, making it the shortest listed walk after a show or performance.
Other nearby choices include a 24/7 space in St Nicholas Of Tolentino, BS5, 0.3 mi away at £7.50 an hour, plus a 24/7 garage in central Bristol 0.3 mi away at £15 a day. A 24/7 space to rent in Bristol, BS2, is also 0.3 mi away at £75 a week, while a city-centre monthly space at the same distance costs £41 a month. These options suit different visit lengths, from a single event to regular attendance.
Rail Access and the Walk to Portland Square
Montpelier railway station is the nearest station, 0.5 mi from the venue and an 11-minute walk. The route provides a practical alternative for visitors who would rather avoid searching for a space around Portland Square.
Bristol St Philip's railway station is about an 11-minute walk away, while Redland railway station is about a 16-minute walk away. The three stations give rail visitors several approaches to the St Paul's venue, with Montpelier offering the shortest stated distance.
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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 Circomedia?
Circomedia is at 18 Portland Square, St Paul's, Bristol, BS2 8RD. Metered parking around Portland Square is closest official advice, with charges applying 24/7. Alternatives include a nearby NCP car park and Cabot Circus. For Saturday visits, free parking can often be found in residential streets just behind the venue, although this is not guaranteed.
Is Parking Around Circomedia Free in the Evening?
Parking around Portland Square is metered and charges apply 24/7, so evening show visitors should treat it as paid parking. Some adjacent roads are free after 5pm, although the venue says those streets can be busy.
What Are the Alternatives to Portland Square Parking?
The venue names a nearby NCP car park and parking at Cabot Circus as alternatives to metered parking around Portland Square. These two options may suit drivers when the square is busy or when a longer stay is needed, and the venue's guidance places them alongside Portland Square parking for journeys to the St Paul's site.
What Is the Closest Paid Parking Near Circomedia?
A Holiday Inn Bristol City Centre space is 212 yd away and costs £4.50 an hour, making it the shortest listed walk after a show or performance. An outdoor space in St Judes is 0.3 mi away at £5 an hour. Other listed choices at 0.3 mi include £7.50 an hour, £15 a day and £75 a week.
Can I Rent Parking Near Circomedia for Regular Visits?
A 24/7 space to rent in Bristol, BS2, is 0.3 mi away at £75 a week. A city-centre monthly space at the same distance costs £41 a month. These options suit regular attendance, while the listed hourly and daily spaces provide alternatives for a single event or shorter visit.
Which Railway Station Is Nearest to Circomedia?
Montpelier railway station is the nearest, 0.5 mi from the venue and an 11-minute walk. Bristol St Philip's railway station is about an 11-minute walk away, while Redland railway station is about a 16-minute walk away. Montpelier offers the shortest stated distance for visitors who would rather avoid searching for parking.
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