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Getting to Upfest

BUSSES - First Bus No 24/25 towards Ashton (Stop: North St) for main Upfest events or Bugler Coaches 500 Harbour Link from the City Centre for Hotwells events

HOTELS - There are plenty of hotels in Bristol to suite all budgets. Mint Hotels and all usual chains have a presence in the city.

TAXI - The closest operator to North St is Club Cars (0117 966 6633)

TRAIN - The closest train stations are Bedminster and Parson St, a 15 min walk away from North St. Temple Meads is the closest Inter City station 30 mins walk away. From Temple Meads, the number 8 & 9 bus service the City Centre from which you can catch a number 24 / 25 to North St.

PARKING - There is plenty of on street parking in Southville, we have also provided a number of spaces at Bristol City Football Club in Ashton Gate (5 minutes from Tobacco Factory). The car park for Aldi (next door to Tobacco Factory) has a strict 2hr time limit, there is a £75 fine for any overstay.

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