Start date announced for parking charges at Blaise Castle, Snuff Mills and Oldbury Court Estate

Parking charges at three Bristol parks will be introduced on Thursday, March 3, Bristol City Council announced today.

The city council say the money raised from parking at Blaise Castle Estate, Snuff Mills and Oldbury Court Estate will be used to improve and maintain the areas.

The authority says the cash will also go toward introducing more events.

To stop people parking in nearby residential areas, the city council has also introduced waiting restrictions, including double and single yellow lines.

How much will it cost?

The new charges will operate between 9am and 6pm, every day, at the three parks, with car users to be charged £1 for up to one hour, £2 for up to two hours and £3 for up to five hours.

Exemptions will in place for blue badge holders and motorbikes.

At Blaise Castle and Oldbury Court car parks, overflow parking may be implemented at busy times, and these will also be subject to the same charges as the main car parks.

As for minibuses and coaches, alternative charges will apply.

Why are charges being introduced?

Councillor Ellie King, cabinet member for public health and communities, said: “These new charges will contribute to making the funds available to maintain what we have and, where we can, expand that offer by improving facilities and introducing more events.

“We’ve also taken steps to help mitigate the impact on residential areas near these parks and will enforce parking restrictions in the area to protect all from obstructive parking.

“We’d love to see an increase in people choosing to walk, cycle and take public transport to our parks where they can, and for those who choose to drive there will be well maintained car parking facilities.”