Getting Around

Getting Around To find specific information about getting around, please select from the following:
Parking & Car Parks	Railway	Bus Station	Taxis	Community Transport

Parking In addition to the car parks listed below, Bath has a considerable amount of on-street parking, all of which is free to blue badge holders (BBHs). There are bays in New Orchard Street, Henry Street and Sawclose which are for the exclusive use of BBHs, and in addition spaces are set aside for BBHs in Council controlled and other car parks. A tow-away scheme operates in the central areas to control illegal parking. BBHs are not necessarily exempt, should the parked vehicle create a hazard to safety or an obstruction to traffic. BBHs are expected to observe the conditions of their concession. Car Parks Parking in Council controlled car parks is free for BBHs and they are not confined to the reserved bays.

Car Park	No of Spaces	Details	Lighting
Avon Street	701	Large ground level and multi-storey. Lift to all floors (doors 850, depth 960) but can only be reached by 7 steps (230 tread 180 rise, 2 handrails).	Average
Broad Street	51	Small ground level. Pedestrian link to Milsom Street (shallow gradient).	Average
Charlotte Street	1172	Large ground level	Good
Ham Gardens	654	Large multi-storey. Lifts to all floors (doors 1040 depth 1430). Steep ramp (1:9) to lift 'A' levels.	Average
Kingsmead Square	91	Small ground level. Access via steep vehicular ramp (1:4) or 10 steps (320 tread, 140 rise, 2 handrails). Alternative access to James Street West via 3 steps (230 tread, 180 rise, no handrails).	Average
Manvers Street	148	Multi-storey (ground and basement)	Poor
Sawclose	22	Small ground level	Poor
Sports Centre	-	Partly enclosed car park under Sports Centre (difficult columns). Lift to Sports Centre via serviceentrance down short ramp (1:10) with mid-ramp gate with entry phone.: but no level platforms either side.	Good
Cricket Club	-	Medium size. Ground level. Access via vehicular ramp (1:10)	Good
The Podium	-	Large underground multi-storey down vehicular ramp. Lift (doors 800, depth 1430) up to The Podium shopping centre - supermarket and library.	Good
Sainsburys	-	2 Large car parks. (Free to customers for up to 2 hours, but proof of purchase required.	Good

Bath Spa Railway Station
(off Dorchester Street) C4

The car parks are split into 3 parts. The short stay car park is at ground level (west side) and behind the station building. The other 2 areas for long stay parking are located up a vehicular ramp (1:14) permitting suitable external access to platforms. Ramp (1:12) up to west bound platform from rear. Ramp (1:14) up to east bound platform at he front on the west side and adjacent to the car hire cabin.

Level forecourt and access to concourse containing ticket counter, travel centre, parcels and left luggage. Access also to cafe but 100mm step to till area. Level tunnel to west bound Platform 1 via long vehicular ramp (1:12) or via steps (280 tread, 150 rise, 2 handrails) long vehicular ramp (1:14) to east bound Platform 2 or via steps. WC's with disabled facilities (RADAR Key) on both platforms along with telephones, rest room etc. Refreshment room on platform 2. Generally average signs, trains display, audio and lighting.

Bath Bus Station

Manvers Street/Dorchester Street
Tel: 01225 464446 (Passenger Information)/ 01225 466854 (Private Hire)
Drop-off possible at Manvers Street end (double yellow lines). Level entry to travel office; exit has 75 mm step. Level entry to left luggage, parcels and shops.

Note: High kerbs surround this area. Buses - 300/400mm steps. WC for disabled people adjacent Ham Gardens Car Park. Telephones available at various locations.

Lower Floor Bus Routes
A new low floor bus service is in operation on Badgerline Route 5 to Twerton and Whiteway. The bus stop is located at Railway Street (opposite bus station). The buses provide level access and space for wheelchair users.

Abbey Radio Taxis South Parade, Bath Tel: 01225 444446 Drivers particularly helpful. One black cab available.	Mr A Atli (Bath Taxi Wheelchairs) 163 Rush Hill, Bath Tel: 01225 835435 Two black cabs available.
Mr G J Davis (J.D Cabs) 35 West Close, Whiteway, Bath Tel: 01225 404162 One black cab available.	Mr K Hasham 54 Maybrick Road, Oldfield Park, Bath. Tel: 01225 446537
Mr E Kesterton 1 Angle Terrace, London Road, Bath Tel: 01225 336666	Rainbow Taxis Unit 3, Bruton Avenue, Bath Tel: 01225 460606/01225 444446 Three black cabs available
Silver Sails Unit 4, Roseberry Place, Lower Bristol Road, Bath Tel: 01225 444444 Mini bus for one wheelchair with power lift.

St Martins Hospital
Administration Block, Midford Road, Bath
A charity providing fully accessible minibus transport to registered groups, which support disabled people, frail elderly or other people with special needs. Groups wishing to join should telephone 01225 832317 for details.

Triscope - South West
Pamwell House, 160 Pennywell Road, Bristol, BS5 0TX
Triscope is a travel and transport information and advice service available free of charge and design specially to help disabled and elderly people.

Taxis - Hackney Carriages plus Saloon Cars
Black cabs - to assist people with limited mobility. Note: No company has a vehicle capable of transporting more than one wheelchair at a time.