• For this years carnival a new route will be used. Please ensure your passengers are aware of changes.
• The main town coach park at Locking Road will be closed throughout Sunday 14, Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 November.
• North Somerset Council’s Highway Section will close town centre roads from 5pm
• Procession commences at 7.15pm
• Please advise your passengers that there is a street collection and to give generously

To make your visit to the Carnival both easy and enjoyable, please arrive as early as possible and follow the coach route signage to the parking area.

All coaches will be parked on Marine Parade coach park (access from southern end only, turn at Royal Sands). No other coach parking is available in the town.

On arrival, an official will collect your parking fee of £30.00* (a contribution towards Carnival funds), issue an official receipt and direct you to a parking position.
*Permit holders exempt from this payment

Monday 15 November 2010

When approaching Weston-super-Mare, please proceed along one of the following routes, which will be signposted ‘Carnival Coach Routes’. Drivers please note – some town centre roads will close at 5pm

AFrom Junction 21 M5: Join A370, then immediately turn left at the first exit point and proceed over flyover, following signs for town centre along along New Bristol Road. At roundabout (alongside recreation ground and St Peters Church) turn right into Baytree Road. At traffic lights turn left into Milton Road and follow through The Boulevard. Then proceed to coach parking area on Marine Parade.

B From Banwell and Bath: Follow signs for Seafront and Town Centre at Airport Roundabout on A371. Proceed over flyover and bear left. If proceeding directly to Marine Parade turn left at third roundabout, facing Focus store and follow signs for Seafront south.

C From the south: Proceed directly to Marine Parade parking area via Uphill Road North from where passengers can walk into the town centre.

NB Access to Marine Parade parking area will be from the southern end only, (on payment of £30.00 parking fee, for non permit holders) by turning at the Royal Sands.

Points to remember on Carnival Night in Weston

The town becomes extremely congested, with traffic and pedestrians. It is not recommended to park in any road or street within two miles of the town centre, as this may cause an obstruction for the emergency services. All coaches must park in the designated parking areas and purchase the appropriate permit.

Failure to do so may result in Police Prosecution and removal of the vehicle.

There is first aid provision around the route.

General parking

The map overleaf shows the route to Marine Parade, the official coach parking area for Carnival night. The parking fee is £30.00, the proceeds of which go to the Carnival Charity Funds. This will be collected by official attendants.

Please use the coach parking areas. Please remember that the object of the Carnival is to raise funds for charity, pay prize monies to entries, and to provide an enjoyable evening for thousands of people.  It also generates business for you, the operator.

Permit only parking

North Somerset Council has granted permission for a limited amount of ‘On Route’ parking on the Promenade reserved strictly for permit holders only. These permits are only available in advance. Application forms are obtainable from WsM Carnival Ltd at a cost of £40.00 for mini-buses of 16 seats or under and £100.00 for coaches over 17 seats.  A partial refund may be claimed if the route is changed due to bad weather, and does not pass the permit area. Parking in this restricted area is not permitted before 5.00pm and permits must be displayed in a prominent position facing the road. Permits will allow parking in the general parking area until 5.00pm (no extra charge).

Permits are only available in advance from:

Brian Coombs

WsM Carnival Ltd

Searle Crescent