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.
