Degree Show travel and parking

Find out how to get to the Degree Show and parking arrangements.

Locations and directions

Our Degree Show combines exhibitions at Bower Ashton, Arnolfini, Spike Island and Frenchay Campus.

Frenchay

City Campus at Bower Ashton

City Campus at Arnolfini

  • 16 Narrow Quay Bristol BS1 4QA. Located in the centre of Bristol on Narrow Quay, between the harbourside and Prince Street.
  • Directions to Arnolfini (Google Maps)

City Campus at Spike Island

Minibuses

City Campus minibus

Buses will be running between Bower Ashton, Arnolfini and Spike Island on a loop between 7–9 June at the following times:

Friday 7 June

18:00–21:00

Saturday 8 June

10:00–18:00

Sunday 9 June

10:00–18:00

Park and Ride minibus (Long Ashton to Bower Ashton)

Buses will run between Long Ashton Park and Ride and Bower Ashton at the following times:

Friday 7 June

18:00–22:15 

Please note that the Degree Show will close at 21:00 on Friday but the bar at Bower Ashton will remain open until 22:15.
Saturday 8 June

09:30–18:00

Bristol Temple Meads minibus (Bristol Temple Meads to Bower Ashton)

Buses will run between Bristol Temple Meads train station and Bower Ashton at the following times:

Saturday 8 June

09:30–15:30

Car parking

Frenchay Campus

Free parking is available at car parks 21, 22 and 23 for all Degree Show dates and can be accessed via the North Entrance to Frenchay Campus. 

Accessible parking

Accessible parking is available in X Block car park and must be pre-booked. Please contact marketing@uwe.ac.uk before visiting to provide your car registration number.

Bower Ashton

Please use Long Ashton Park and Ride car park on 7 and 8 June, where buses will be running to Bower Ashton.

Between 9 and 12 June, limited free parking will be available at Bower Ashton car parks. Please note that the Degree Show is closed on Monday 10 June.

Alternative parking is available at Ashton Court Mansion House car park. Please note that this is a public car park and spaces are available on a first come first served basis. 

  • Opening times: 08:00–21:15
  • Prices: £1 per hour, £3 for up to 5 hours, £1 per additional hour.

Please note: there are no parking charges for Blue Badge holders, motorcycles and scooters. 

Accessible parking

Accessible parking is available at the Bower Ashton car parks.

Spike Island

Please see the Spike Island plan your visit page for information on parking.

Arnolfini

Please see the Arnolfini plan your visit page for information on parking.

Clean air zone

Please visit Bristol City Council for more information about the clean air zone in Bristol, including a map and whether your vehicle is affected.

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