We understand that for any first-time visitors to Bristol with specific access needs, high-quality information on accessibility is vital in ensuring that they can enjoy a comfortable stay and experience what this incredible city has to offer. Venues across Bristol offer a range of facilities to improve accessibility for all guests, including neurodiverse visitors and those with physical disabilities, impairments, or medical conditions.
Accessibility Guides
We have worked with AccessAble to provide detailed access information for hotels, attractions, restaurants, shopping centres and other places of interest in Bristol on their individual listings, to make planning your perfect trip easy.
Several of the business listings on our website also include links to their own independently produced AccessAble page, featuring information on everything from parking and physical access to facilities inside the venue such as toilets, reception areas, or hotel rooms. You can find this link by scrolling down to the Accessibility section on individual listings, or by clicking on the ‘Accessibility Facilities’ tab.
AccessAble have also put together a full city guide for Bristol, including accessible pedestrian routes around the city and more.
You can also find detailed access guides for many of Bristol's hotels, attractions, restaurants and more via Euan's Guides.
Mobility Equipment Hire
Daily and long-term hire of mobility equipment including mobility scooters and wheelchairs is available from Bristol Shopmobility, based on the ground floor of Cabot Circus Car Park. PLEASE NOTE: Bristol Shopmobility is temporarily closed. Please see their facebook page for updates and contact information and please check if they are open before travelling.
Accessible Public Toilets
You can find your nearest accessible public toilet on the Bristol City Council website. There are also numerous public Changing Places toilets around Bristol for visitors with more advanced needs, featuring hoists, curtains, changing benches, and extra space for carers, look at the map below to find out where these are.
You can also look for accessible toilets on the Great British Toilet Map or download the Flush Toilet App on the Apple App Store or Flush Toilet App on Google Play
Medical Services
This section provides essential information about local medical services, including nearby hospitals, walk-in centres, and urgent care options. You'll also find details on late-night pharmacies for any unexpected medical needs outside regular hours.
Medical Centres & Hospitals
- Bristol Royal Infirmary, Upper Maudlin St, Bristol BS2 8HW - Open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Accident & Emergency Department
- Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, Upper Maudlin St, Bristol BS2 8BJ - Open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Paediatric Emergency Department
- Southmead Hospital, Southmead Road, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS10 5NB - Open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Accident & Emergency Department
- South Bristol Community Hospital, Hengrove Promenade, Bristol, BS14 0DE - Open 8am - 8pm. Urgent Care Centre
- Clevedon Hospital, Old St, Clevedon BS21 6BS - Open 8am-8:30pm. Minor Injury Unit
- Weston General Hospital, Grange Rd, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare BS23 4TQ - Open 8am-10pm. Accident & Emergency Department
- Broadmead Medical Centre - Open 8am-6:30pm
- Whiteladies Health Centre - Open 8am-6:30pm
- Gloucester Road Medical Centre - Open 8am-6:30pm
Late Night Pharmacies
- Bristol Boots Midnight Pharmacy (Window), AvonMeads Shopping Park, St Philips Causeway, Bristol, BS2 0SP. Open 8am-9pm/12pm
- Bristol Easton Day & Night Chemist, 192 Stapleton Rd, Easton, Bristol BS5 0NY - Open 9am-9pm
- Bristol Boots Longwell Green Pharmacy (Window), Unit D, Gallagher Retail Park, Aldermoor Way, Longwell Green, Bristol BS30 7ES - Open 9am-9pm
- Bristol Boots Pharmacy Bradley Stoke, Unit 1, Willow Brook Centre, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, BS32 8EF - Open 8am-9pm
- Weston Super Mare Boots Pharmacy, Summer Lane, Weston-Super-Mare: Somerset: BS24 7AY - Open 8am-9pm
- Bristol Boots Imperial Retail Park, Wills Way, Bristol BS13 7TJ - Open 9am-8pm
- Keynsham Pharmacy, 13-15 High St, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 1DP - Open 9am-8pm
- Bristol Tesco Pharmacy Yate, East Walk, Yate, Bristol BS37 4AS - Open 8am-8pm
- Bristol ASDA Pharmacy Patchway, Highwood Lane, Patchway, Bristol BS34 5TL - Open 9am-8pm
- Bristol Rowlands Pharmacy Royal Infirmary, Upper Maudlin St, Bristol BS2 8HW - Open 8am-7pm
- Bristol Pharmacy Hollway Road, 74-76 Hollway Rd, Stockwood, Bristol BS14 8PG - Open - 8am-7pm
- Bristol Boots Pharmacy Yate, 15-17 North Walk: Bristol: Gloucestershire: BS37 4AP - Open - 8am-7pm
- Coniston Pharmacy Patchway, 5-7 The Parade, Patchway, Bristol BS34 5LP - Open - 9pm-7pm
- Weston Super Mare Morrisons Pharmacy, Locking Castle, Weston-super-Mare BS24 7AY - Open - 9am-7pm
Itinerary Inspiration
Start building your itinerary using the lists below:
You can also take a look at this 'Two days in wheelchair-friendly Bristol' itinerary created by VisitEngland
Don’t miss our guide to accessible travel in the city, or our full list of special offers available to carers at businesses across Bristol.
If you have any questions about accessibility in Bristol, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
