Travel and Stay

By Bus

With thanks to First Bus, we are pleased to be able to offer free bus travel on Pride Day - Saturday 11 July, with a Pride Supporter Wristband. Valid all day on First Bus services in the Bristol Zone.

This year you'll simply need to show your eTicket or wristband to the driver.

We also run a shuttle bus service from The Amphitheatre (parade end) to The Downs and back from 11am - 10pm. This service is free for wristband holders or charged at a standard First Bus rate for non wristband holders. Please ensure you have your eTicket downloaded and ready to show to the driver or shuttle bus attendant.

For route maps visit the Route Maps

By Rail

Bristol Temple Meads is the city’s main train station and is close to many of our events. If you are travelling to Bristol from further afield, book an advance ticket to save, on average, more than 50%.

If you are travelling directly to The Downs, the closest station is Clifton Downs.

Bristol Ferry Boats

Bristol is famed for our floating harbour so why not arrive in style over the waterways. You can pick up the ferry at Bristol Temple Meads and get off at Castle Park.

Pick up / Drop off Points: Castle Park for the Parade. City Centre for Shuttle Buses to The Downs.

Wristband holders get £1 of journeys on Pride Day.

Shuttle Buses

We are running a dedicated shuttle buses from the Amphitheatre (The Parade end) to The Downs. Running from 11am until 10pm

The shuttle bus is FREE for wristband holders, or charged at standard First Bus Bristol rates for those without.

This year you'll simply need to show your eTicket or wristband to the driver. Please ensure you have your eTicket downloaded and ready to show to the driver or shuttle bus attendant.

Clayton Hotel

Our Hotel Partner

The Clayton Hotel is our official Hotel Partner for 2026. Use code PRIDE for 20% off when booking.

Located in the Old City at the Walls of St.Johns. The ideal choice for Pride. With Clayton it’s done personally, and they will make your stay one to remember.

Book direct using the link below for their special Pride Celebration Package which includes cocktail, bed, breakfast and late check out, or call in house reservations on 0117 345 9401.