How to Find Us

The UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres
The Watershed
1 Canon's Road
Harbourside
Bristol
BS1 5TX
0117 915 0181

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By Road

From London and the East via M4, Junction 19

Take M32 to Bristol (junction 3) and follow one way City Centre route down Bond Street. Turn left at the roundabout onto the Haymarket, passing Broadmead shopping centre on your left.
Pass the police station on your left and head straight ahead to the City Centre.
At City Centre, follow A4 route towards the SS Great Britain and Watershed Centre. Follow A4 into Anchor Road (below Marriott Royal Hotel).
Watershed to the left. Main entrance on the waterside. Parking is situated underground off Canon's Way (first left turn past Bristol Bathroom Centre). Watershed is situated on the waterfront at the end of Canon's Road to the right (access on foot only).

From the North, South, West and Wales via M5, Junction 18

Follow the A4 route to the City Centre through the Portway, under the Clifton Suspension Bridge.
On approach to the centre follow brown signs for Arnolfini.
On Anchor Road, pass the S.S. Great Britain on your right.
Take right turning at roundabout, heading towards the City Centre.
Following signs for Watershed Centre take right turning into Canon's Way. Car Park is situated underground directly ahead. Watershed is situated on the waterfront at the end of Canon's Road to the right (access on foot only).

From Bath and South Coast via A4 & A37

Follow signs for City Centre past Temple Meads Railway Station.
At roundabout keep in left hand lane and head for Arnolfini passing St. Mary Redcliffe on the left.
Head straight over roundabout and drive over Redcliffe Bridge.
Turn left at roundabout and continue up to traffic lights.
Turn right at traffic lights onto Prince Street passing Jury's Hotel on your left.
Follow one way route towards the City Centre and A4 (via Baldwin Street) towards SS Great Britain and Watershed Centre. Follow A4 into Anchor Road (below Marriott Royal Hotel). Watershed to left.
Parking is situated underground off Canon's Way (first left turn past Bristol Bathroom Centre). Watershed is situated on the waterfront at the end of Canon's Road to the right (access only on foot).

By bicycle

ASDC is close to the National Cycle Network. It has bicycle racks located outside and is an Hour Bike location.

Sustrans | Bristol streets | Walk it | Hour Bike

By Rail

The closest train station is Bristol Temple Meads. From there, ASDC is a 15 minute walk, a 5 minute taxi ride, a 17 minute ferry ride or a 10 minute bus ride. Bristol is approximately 1 hour 45 minutes from London Paddington and costs around £59 return if booked in advance.

First Great Western | First Great Western 2 for 1 | National Rail Combined Ticket

By bus

You can get the 8 or 9 First service to College Green from Bristol Temple Meads station. From College Green walk down the side of Bristol Cathedral and the harbourside will be in front of you. Alternatively, you can get any bus to the city centre, or directly to Anchor Road.
First Group Bus | Bristol streets

By Park and Ride

Secure parking at Brislington (A4) or Long Ashton (A370) then a bus ride to the city centre.
Bristol City Council Park and Ride | Bristol streets

By Ferry

Bristol Ferry Boat Company runs reliable timetabled ferries to and from The Watershed (city centre landing stage on Hotwells and Temple Meads Ferry). The service operates 7 days a week all year round, and boats are heated and covered in the winter.

Bristol Ferry Boat Company | Number Seven Boat Trips | Bristol streets

By Air

8 miles from Bristol International Airport.
Bristol International Flyer - Express Coach link route 330 between Bristol International Airport and Bristol City Centre operates every 30 minutes at peak times, with pick up/set down points in Anchor Road.
Bristol International Airport | Bristol International Flyer