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Patchway
Spend a half‑day in Patchway for shopping or a quick visit; no overnight stay needed.
Patchway is a large town in south Gloucestershire, known for the Cribbs Causeway shopping centre, Aztec West business park and easy road access via the A38 and M5. It offers shopping, a cinema, bowling and a few eateries, making it suitable for a short stop rather than a base.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GBP
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, limited opening hours)
- Airport
- BRS
- Nights
- 0–1
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
- Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
- United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
- United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
- United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Patchway999 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Patchway, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the pound sterling (GBP, £).United Kingdom-wide
- SIM or eSIMEE, Vodafone (merged with Three in 2025) and O2 run the networks; prepaid SIMs sell in supermarkets, phone shops and airport vending machines…United Kingdom-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.United Kingdom-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurant with table service: 10–12.5% if no service charge is on the bill; check before adding more.United Kingdom-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United Kingdom-wide
- SafetyPatchway is generally safe; typical UK town risks apply – watch traffic on busy roads and keep belongings secure in crowded shopping areas.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 (≈ US$2) or are card-only.United Kingdom-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police · 999 fire and ambulance · 111 NHS non‑urgent
- Sundays & holidaysShops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 or 11:00–16:00 or 17:00).Shops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM–4:00 PM or 5:00 PM).United Kingdom-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBRS Bristol Airport.
- Getting aroundBy car via A38/M5 (Junctions 16‑17).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)£2–£3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Metro or bus rideBus fare (local)£2–£3 (≈ US$3–4) (check)
- Budget bedHotel room, a night, per room£70 (≈ US$95)
- Mid-range bedHotel room, a night, per room£120 (≈ US$160)
- High-end bedHotel room, a night, per room£200 (≈ US$300)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget £30 (≈ US$40) · Mid £45 (≈ US$60) · High £70 (≈ US$95)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BRS Bristol Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Oct
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jun (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Patchway: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
12 rd
Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
May
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
6 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Sep
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
By car via A38/M5 (Junctions 16‑17). Local bus services run from Cribbs Causeway terminal. No rail station in town; nearest is Filton (≈3 km).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Bradley Stoke
goDoor to door: ≈20 min
Bus from Cribbs Causeway, about 10 min
Residential area with local shops.
Filton
goDoor to door: ≈15 min
Bus or car, 5 min
Filton Abbey Wood station offers rail links to Bristol and London.
Yate
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Bus from Cribbs Causeway, 15 min
Historic market town with a museum.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Aztec West Hotel
Close to business park and Cribbs Causeway; suitable for a night if needed.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- £30–£45 (≈ US$40–60) excl. bed
- Mid
- £45–£70 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- High
- £70 (≈ US$95)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel room1 × 1 night × £70 | £70 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × £30 | £30 |
| M5 Junction 16‑17 to Cribbs Causeway, car1 × £5 · check | £5 |
| Parking at Cribbs Causeway (per day)1 × £5 · check | £5 |
| Bus fare (local)1 × £2 · check | £2 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | £11 |
| Trip total≈ £123 per person per day, bed included | £123≈ US$170 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café) | £2–£3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Fast‑food meal (e.g., McDonald's) | £5–£7 (≈ US$7–10) |
| Cinema ticket | £9–£12 (≈ US$12–16) |
| Bowling lane (per hour) | £6–£8 (≈ US$8–11) |
| Bus fare (local) | £2–£3 (≈ US$3–4) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Parking at Cribbs Causeway can fill quickly at peak times; allow extra 10 min.
- Check opening hours for individual shops and restaurants, especially on Sundays.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 999
- Fire and ambulance
- 999
- NHS non‑urgent
- 111
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Emergency
- Police999
- Fire and ambulance999
- NHS non‑urgent111
Embassy
UK visitors can contact the nearest US consulate in Bristol (check address).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- M5 Junction 16‑17 to Cribbs Causeway: ≈£5 by car, £2–£3 (≈ US$3–4) by bus (check)
- Parking at Cribbs Causeway: ≈£5 per day (check)
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- Where is the toilet? — Where is the toilet?
Check opening hours for shops on Sundays.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Patchway. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, limited opening hours) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Aztec West Hotel for early‑morning flight connections.
- Combine Patchway visit with a day in Bristol (30 min by car).
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