How to get to CREATE

The CREATE Centre is easy to find once you know how! It is located in one of the three large red-brick tobacco warehouses in Cumberland Basin, lying halfway between Clifton Suspension Bridge and the SS Great Britain. To view a map of the area see the CREATE map or navigate using the Google map below.

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On Foot

• The city centre is only 1.8 miles away - a pleasant 30 minute walk along the docks.
• Temple Meads railway station is about 2 miles and Broadmead bus station 2.5 miles.

By Bike

• From the city centre a cycle track runs alongside Cumberland Road and on to CREATE.
• From Bedminster the cycle track crosses Greville Smyth park, crossing the old railway bridge and on to CREATE.
• From Pill the cycle track runs along the old rail track, under the suspension bridge, and over the old rail bridge and on to CREATE.
• Plenty of cycle parking is provided inside and outside the building, and showers and lockers are available for visitors.

By Bus:

• The Harbour Link 500 service runs to CREATE via the city centre, Broadmead and Temple Meads railway station at 20 minute intervals between 7.30am and 6pm. There is a bus stop outside CREATE.
• The 586 and 587 connect Eastville, Fiishponds, Horfield, Henleaze and Westbury Park to Hotwells and stop in Dowry Square (see map).
• In addition a number of out of town bus services run regularly from Broadmead bus station and the city centre along Hotwell Road, stopping just before Junction Lock Bridge (see map).
• For full details of the bus timetables and routes, call TRAVELINE South West on 0871 200 22 33.

By Train:

Temple Meads railway station, serviced by trains from across the country, is situated around two miles from CREATE. To get to CREATE from Temple Meads:

• Catch the Baltic Wharf 500 loop bus, every 20 minutes
• Approximately 45 minute walk
• Hire a taxi

By Ferry:
Bristol Ferry Boat Company runs reliable timetabled ferries to and from the CREATE Centre (Nova Scotia landing stage on Hotwells ferry). The service operates 7 days a week all year round.

Catch the ferry direct to CREATE from the city centre and SS Great Britain. Ferries from Temple Meads change at the city centre.

For full details:

www.bristolferry.com
Tel: 0117 927 3416
email: trips@bristolferry.com

Park and Ride:
The Long Ashton Park and Ride bus stops on request very close to the CREATE Centre in Hotwells Road. It departs from Merchant's Road bus stop, Hotwells. These are request stops.

For further information Tel: 0117 968 8114 or TRAVELINE South West on 0871 200 22 33.

By Car:
There is very limited parking at the CREATE Centre. As an environment centre we positively encourage other forms of transport. If you must come by car, please allow plenty of time to park as you may have to park within a five minute walk of the Centre. Car park maps can be sent out on request.

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