How is driving in Bristol?
A warning to those of you who want to drive: you’ll end up leaving at the same time or earlier than those who walk to guarantee yourself a space on or around Woodland Road. Don’t try and get away with parking illegally – you will be caught, and possibly towed as well, incurring a cost of over £100. Some people drive down and park on some of the side streets close to Sainsbury’s/Clifton Down Shopping Centre and walk from there. This is one way to ease the walk back up Black Boy Hill at the end of the day. It is also worth mentioning that it is part of the University Accommodation guidelines that you only bring a car to Bristol if you have a car parking permit from your hall of residence. The number of parking spaces varies by hall, but there are generally enough for all who want them. Contact your hall for more information.
