South Plaza, which is a modern building with a glass atrium, is in the centre of Bristol. It is close to Broadmead shopping centre and on the north side of St James Barton roundabout. If you are approaching on foot from Temple Meads station or the city centre, cross through the underpass at the roundabout and take the exit to Kingsdown. This will bring you out next to the entrance to South Plaza. If you are coming from the bus station, walk up Marlborough Street and the entrance to South Plaza is on your left.

Soil Association, South Plaza, Marlborough Street, Bristol BS1 3NX

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By train
South Plaza is a 25 minute walk from Temple Meads station. The pedestrian route takes you via Victoria St, Castle Park, Union St and then under St James Barton roundabout.
» train times from National Rail Enquiries

By bus
The bus station is a short walk from South Plaza. Many of Bristol's buses pass through or terminate at the bus station.
» journey planning from Traveline
» bus information from First
» National Express

By bike
The cycling route from Temple Meads is indicated on the map below. The roundabout just in front of South Plaza can get very busy, although it is controlled by traffic lights. You may prefer to walk your bike under the roundabout. On your return to the station, note that Union Street is one way, so either walk up to Wine Street or cycle through Broadmead (beware of pedestrians!).

By taxi
From Temple Meads a taxi will cost £6–£8.

By car
From M4: Leave at junction 19 and follow the M32 to Bristol. At the end of the motorway, turn right on to Bond Street. At St James Barton roundabout, take the 4th exit (doubling back on yourself) to reach the NCP car park on the other side of Bond Street.
From M5: Leave at junction 16 and follow the A38 right into the city centre. At St James Barton roundabout, turn left and a NCP car park is on your left on Bond Street.

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