Picnic in the Park

Saturday, 10th June 2023 11:00am to 5:00pm

Something a little different (with backups in case of weather!)

Bring blankets and cushions, SUN CREAM, WATER, snacks, sunglasses, Hawaiian shirts and whatever would make you comfy sitting outside in Castle Park for the afternoon, we’ll take advantage of the sunny summer days while they last and have an outdoorsy meet

Backup location will be Birkett Tap – both in case of rain, interruption and just when we want to head inside to rest our poor indoorsy bodies! You’re all welcome to move indoors as and when based on your own comfort levels of course (I know I won’t last all day outdoors!).

Pre-meet 11am at Starbucks Temple Meads as per usual, and we’ll head over to the park at midday after sun-creaming up!

Keep an eye on discord as always – we’ll update there to let latecomers know which end of the park to look for us and if we move out of the park at any point

Locations

Starbucks Temple Quay

1 The Square
Bristol
BS1 6DG

Travel to
Starbucks Temple Quay

By train

The nearest railway station is Bristol Temple Meads (approx. 440 feet away).

Upon arriving at Temple Meads, continue straight ahead after exiting the ticket barrier and leave via the side entrance into the Temple Meads car park. The Starbucks is located in a row of shops on the other side of the car park.

By bus

Most local buses will stop in proximity to Bristol Temple Meads. Use the First Bus website to find the best route for you.

Bristol Bus and Coach Station is 0.9 miles away. If opting not to walk, go to the bus stop on Nelson Street (B3), and from there catch the number 8 bus to Bristol Temple Meads (5 stops).

By car

The nearest parking is at Bristol Temple Meads, which has both indoor and outdoor parking spaces available at different day rates, and free parking for motorcycles.

Also nearby are the council-operated Temple Gate car park (0.3 miles away) and the Bristol First Hotel car park (0.2 miles away), the latter of which has a four hour maximum stay.

Bristol Temple Meads railway station has free short stay parking for up to 20 minutes—which may be useful for quick drop offs or pick ups—located at the front of the station.

By bike

A large amount of on-street cycle parking is located directly outside of the Starbucks. Sheltered (but not enclosed) bicycle parking is present nearby towards Temple Meads.

Accessibility at
Starbucks Temple Quay

Wheelchairs

We typically meet in the upstairs area of this Starbucks, which is not wheelchair accessible. If you use a wheelchair and plan to attend, please give us a heads up and we’ll aim to congregate downstairs instead.

The entrance doors to this Starbucks are a split design and may be difficult to operate from a wheelchair. There is a call button on the outside of the door for those requiring assistance.

Toilets

A wheelchair accessible toilet is available on the ground floor.
Castle Park

Castle Park
Newgate
Bristol BS1 3XB
UK

Travel to
Castle Park

By train

The nearest railway station is Bristol Temple Meads (0.8 miles away).

From there you may walk, or from outside the main entrance of the station catch the number 8 bus to Cabot Circus South (S14) (3 stops).

By bus

Given the central location of the park next to Broadmead and Cabot Circus shopping areas, most local buses will stop in proximity to Castle Park. Use the First Bus website to find the best route for you.

Bristol Bus and Coach Station is located a short walk away (0.4 miles away).

By car

The nearest car park is the The Galleries Shopping Centre (about 360 feet away). Also nearby is NCP Bristol Nelson Street (around 650 feet away) and NCP Bristol Broadmead (1,100 feet).

By bike

There are on-street bike racks just outside the park, at the junction of Wine Street, Union Street and Newgate, outside of Caffé Nero.

By ferry

Castle Park has a ferry station, Castle Park Landing, on the south side of the park. There are regular waterbuses from here towards Temple Meads and to multiple areas around the Harbour on most days of the year.

See the Bristol Ferry website for more information and timetables.

Accessibility at
Castle Park

Wheelchairs

Most areas of Castle Park are wheelchair accessible, however there are stairs and hills dotted throughout. The area we usually meet, outside of the ruins of St. Peter’s Church, has the easiest step-free access from the Wine Street/Union Street/Newgate direction.

Toilets

Castle Park does not have on-site toilets.

The nearest publicly accessible toilet facilities are in The Galleries shopping centre on the first and second floors. The disabled toilets require a RADAR key for access.
The Birkett Tap

The Birkett Tap Bristol
Baldwin Street
Bristol
UK
Travel to
The Birkett Tap

By train

The nearest railway station is Bristol Temple Meads (approx. 0.9 miles away).

By bus

The Birkett Tap is centrally located, with virtually any bus travelling to ‘The Centre’ stopping in proximity to it. Use the First Bus website to find the best route for you.

By car

The nearest car parks are NCP Queen Charlotte Street (0.1 miles away) and NCP Prince Street (0.2 miles away).

Free motorcycle parking is available on the corner of Baldwin Street and Queen Charlotte Street (approx. 480 feet away).

Be aware that Baldwin Street, where The Birkett Tap is located, is bus gated on both eastern and western ends. Private vehicles travelling through these areas will receive fines.

Baldwin Street itself can only be accessed through Marsh Street and Queen Charlotte Street to the south and St. Stephen’s Street to the north.

By bike

A segregated cycle path runs for the entire length of Baldwin Street. Shared cycle paths are also on some of the surrounding streets.

On-street bicycle parking is available in several locations nearby, including:

across the road, next to Domino’s Pizza (approx. 90 feet away)

outside of the Royal Bank of Scotland (approx. 270 feet away)

on the corner of Baldwin Street and Colston Avenue (approx. 330 feet away)

on the corner of Baldwin Street and Queen Charlotte Street (approx. 480 feet away)

Accessibility at
The Birkett Tap

Wheelchairs

Although some areas of The Birkitt Tap are wheelchair accessible, there are steps and level changes present throughout the venue.

Toilets

Gender segregated toilets are located next to the bar and are free to use.

Picnic in the Park

Locations

Starbucks Temple Quay

Castle Park

The Birkett Tap

Organisers

Umbra