Bristol

Full, detailed guide on how to reach the Bristol Life in the UK Test Centre 🇬🇧 — with location, transport routes, parking info 🅿️, bus details 🚌, train options 🚆, building directions 🏢, plus a Quick Summary Checklist at the end 👇.

📍 Test Centre: Address & Key Info

📌 PSI Bristol – Life in the UK Test Centre
🏢 Creswicke House, Ground Floor, 9-11 Small Street, Bristol, BS1 1DB, UK 🇬🇧

➡️ It’s in central Bristol, near the shopping district and walking distance from several transport links.

⏱️ Before You Go
✔️ Arrive 15–20 minutes early
✔️ Bring the same ID used when booking your test (passport/BRP/etc.)
✔️ Allow ~2 hours for travel, check-in, and test time 💡 (GOV.UK)

🚗 1. By Car (Driving & Parking)

🛣️ How to Drive There

Bristol is easy to reach from major motorways:

• M4 (from the north) ➡️ follow signs into Bristol city centre

• M5 (from the south/east) ➡️ follow signs into the city

• M32 connects directly into central Bristol and is often the easiest route in 🚗

🅿️ Parking Options Near the Test Centre

Parking in central Bristol is limited — so plan ahead:

🅿️ Broad Plain Car Park

✔️ Open 24/7
✔️ Typical tariffs:
• 1 hr ~ £3 / 2 hrs ~ £4 / 4 hrs ~ £7 / Day ~ £20 💷
✔️ Pay cash or via Pay by Phone (Location ID: 89303)
👣 From here you can walk or take a 🚏 bus link toward the test centre. 

🅿️ Temple Quarter Car Park

✔️ Open 24/7
✔️ Charges: ~2 hrs £2.50, 4 hrs £4.50, Day £9 💷
✔️ Pay via RingGo (Location ID: 2112)
👣 ~1 km walk to the test centre — or catch a 🚌 bus from Temple Meads. 

💡 Tips for Parking
✔️ Arrive early to find space
✔️ Check payment methods (cash, app) on parking signs
✔️ If planning to explore Bristol afterward, consider a day ticket 📌 

🚌 2. By Bus (Public Transport)

🚏 Nearest Bus Stops

The test centre is served by many bus routes into Bristol city centre. Here are some common ones with stops within a short walk:

🚌 43 Route → Alight at Colston Avenue South 👣 then ~2-min walk to the centre.
🚌 48 Route → Stops at Nelson Street / Rupert Street, ~300 m walk.
🚌 672 Route → Exit at Bond Street and walk toward Small Street.
🚌 FALCON Service → Stops at Cabot Circus (larger interchange), then walk or take the Metrobus M3 to near Colston Avenue. 

👉 From these stops: follow Google Maps signs towards Small Street/Corn Street, where Creswicke House is located. 

💷 Bus Payment Tips

✔️ Most buses accept contactless (card/phone) tap-in
✔️ Some quicker city services use pre-paid tickets (check driver/route info)
✔️ Planning apps (e.g., Traveline or city bus apps) show schedules 🚌 

🚆 3. By Train (Rail Travel)

🚉 Nearest Major Station

Bristol Temple Meads Station — ~1 km from the test centre (about 12–15 min walk).

👣 Walking from Temple Meads

1. Exit the station toward the city centre

2. Walk north across Bristol Bridge

3. Continue toward Small Street / Corn Street area where Creswicke House is. 

🚌 Optional Bus from Temple Meads
From here you can catch a local bus (e.g., A1 Airport Flyer or routes above) to a city centre stop and then walk the remaining distance. 

💡 Train Travel Tips
✔️ Bristol Temple Meads connects across the UK — including from London, Cardiff, Bath, and more.
✔️ Check live train times via National Rail before heading out 🚆

🏢 4. Locating the Building (Creswicke House)

👉 Creswicke House sits on Small Street, BS1 1DB, in the heart of Bristol city centre.

📍 Finding it:
✅ Walk downhill toward Corn Street / Small Street area
✅ Look for the “Creswicke House” sign
✅ Entrance is at the southside of the building facing Small Street
✅ Test rooms are on the ground floor — ask staff if unsure 👇 

🗺️ Nearby Landmarks
✔️ Close to St Nicholas Market
✔️ Near shops and pedestrianised city centre zones
✔️ Multiple bus stops within 2–5 minutes’ walk 🚶‍♂️ 

🎟️ Tips Before You Go

✔️ Plan your travel route in advance (train, bus, or car)
✔️ Aim to arrive 15–20 minutes early
✔️ Wear comfortable clothing/shoes if walking from transport links
✔️ Bring official ID used in booking — no test without it 📄 (GOV.UK)

📝 Quick Summary (Easy Checklist) ✔️

📍 Address:
PSI Bristol, Creswicke House, Ground Floor, 9-11 Small Street, Bristol, BS1 1DB 🇬🇧

⏰ On Test Day
✔️ Arrive early (15–20 min) ⏱️
✔️ Have your ID ready 📄

🚗 If Driving
✔️ Use M32 to city centre 🛣️
✔️ Park at Broad Plain Car Park or Temple Quarter Car Park 🅿️
✔️ Pay via cash/app 💷

🚌 If Taking Bus
✔️ Routes: 43, 48, 672, FALCON 🚍
✔️ Stops: Colston Ave S, Nelson St, Bond St, Cabot Circus
✔️ Walk to Small Street (~2–10 min)

🚆 If Taking Train
✔️ Arrive at Bristol Temple Meads 🚉
✔️ Walk (~12–15 min) or hop a bus to city centre

🏢 Finding the Centre
✔️ Look for Creswicke House sign
✔️ Entrance on Small Street (south side)
✔️ Ground floor test rooms