Getting Here
Location
The RWA is located in the academic heart of Bristol and within easy reach the city's main attractions, shopping areas and major motorway links. You will find the building on Queen's Road, Clifton (where Queen's Road meets Whiteladies Road), opposite the University of Bristol Victoria Rooms.
By Public Transport
The nearest mainline railway station to the RWA is Bristol Temple Meads. A local train service runs from Bristol Temple Meads to Clifton Down station, which is a 10 minute walk from the RWA. For times and information please visit the National Rail Enquiries website.
Buses run from Bristol Temple Meads to the RWA. Numbers 8 and 9 run a constant service to within 100 yards of the RWA. If you are traveling by coach, the nearest drop off point is Bristol Bus Station, Broadmead. Once at the Bus Station, you are able to catch buses 1, 2, 8, 9, 41, 42, 43 from the other side of the roundabout (via the pedestrian subway) to Queens Road.
Bristol Insight is Bristol's sightseeing tour bus operator, offering open top bus trips to major attractions across the city. Tours stop outside the Victoria Rooms, opposite the RWA. Present your ticket at the RWA Welcome Desk to receive 2 for 1 entry to exhibitions.
By Road
The RWA is easily reached from the M4 and M5.
From M4 - Leave M4 at junction 19 onto M32 sign-posted Bristol. Keep forward (signposted City Centre). Continue forward onto Newfoundland Way - A4032 (signposted City Centre). At traffic lights turn right onto Bond Street - A4044. At St James Barton roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Marlborough Street B4051. Continue forward onto Perry Road and Park Row. Continue forward onto Triangle South - A4018. Bear left onto Queen’s Road - A4018 (signposted Clifton). The RWA is opposite the Victoria Rooms. Please refer to the map for car parking facilities, both car parks are less than 10 minutes by foot.
From M5 (northbound) - Leave the M5 at junction 18 (northbound) sign-posted Bristol, Avonmouth and Docks. Entering Avonmouth - Keep in left hand lane (signposted Bristol and Airport). At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Portway - A4 (signposted Bristol). Continue forward onto Portway - A4. At traffic signals (signposted Clifton, The Downs) turn left onto Bridge Valley Road - A4176. After passing Bristol Zoo on the right, turn right onto Pembroke Road - B4467. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Queens Road - B3129. The RWA is opposite Victoria Rooms. The RWA is opposite the Victoria Rooms. Please refer to the map for car parking facilities, both car parks are less than 10 minutes by foot.
From M5 (southbound) - Leave the M5 at junction 15 (signposted London and Bristol M32) and join M4 (eastbound). Leave M4 at junction 19 onto M32 sign-posted Bristol. Keep forward (signposted City Centre). Continue forward onto Newfoundland Way - A4032 (signposted City Centre). At traffic lights turn right onto Bond Street - A4044. At St James Barton roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Marlborough Street B4051. Continue forward onto Perry Road and Park Row. Continue forward onto Triangle South - A4018. Bear left onto Queen’s Road - A4018 (signposted Clifton). The RWA is opposite the Victoria Rooms. Please refer to the map for car parking facilities, both car parks are less than 10 minutes by foot
Car Parking
There is a multi-storey car park within ten minutes’ walk of the RWA at West End Car Park, Jacob's Wells Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1EH and also at Trenchard Street, BS1 5AN (Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week). Plus, limited on-street parking nearby.
Accessible Parking
There is one accessible parking space at the RWA. This can be booked in advance of your visit by calling 0117 973 5129 or emailing info@rwa.org.uk and is subject to availability.
Minibus drop offs
Groups who need to get as close as possible to the entrance may be dropped off on the forecourt, but please note this should be by prior appointment by contacting our Visitor Experience Manager on 0117 906 7602. Minibuses can then park using the limited on-street parking nearby (pay and display). Please note tickets are required for the exhibition.
Cycling
Bristol is cycle safe city. There are racks for bikes located next to the RWA and on the other side of the street, near Waitrose..
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