Luggage storageM Shed

M Shed: lockers, entry and bag rules

Travellers arriving at M Shed with bags can't always be sure they'll make it through the door, and the museum does have its own storage option to weigh against leaving them with us nearby.

M Shed has its own lockers for £1 a go, but they suit day bags rather than full suitcases, and Bristol Temple Meads station offers no left luggage at all, so a bit of planning beats carrying everything across the harbour. The cathedral nearby has no storage either, which leaves the museum lockers as the only on-site option of any kind in this part of the harbour. The museum's collection of over 3,000 objects covers Bristol's story from prehistoric times to today. There is step-free access to both the museum and café. Opening hours are 10am to 5pm, Tuesday to Sunday. With Stasher, you can store bags from £1.49 per bag per day at 10+ locations near M Shed Museum.

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Getting to M Shed with luggage

Bristol Temple Meads is the main station serving the harbour area, and it's roughly a 20-minute walk from M Shed, so arriving by train means a manageable stroll or a short bus hop. The nearest bus stops are Anchor Road and Queen Square, both about three minutes away on foot, while the Broad Quay drop-off in the city centre is around five minutes from the museum. Bristol Temple Meads has no left luggage facility or storage of any kind, so you'll want a plan before you get there. National Express coaches from Heathrow call at Bristol Coach Station, which is another route into the city for travellers with bags. The museum's own lockers at £1 per use are the simplest option once you're inside, but they're sized for day bags and coats rather than large suitcases, so check what you're carrying before banking on them. If you're arriving by coach or train with heavier luggage, dropping it near the station or harbour before you walk over makes the 20-minute approach far easier.

Nearby sights and their bag rules

Bristol Cathedral is a short walk from M Shed, and it asks visitors to keep personal belongings with them at all times because there are no luggage storage or cloakroom facilities there. Bristol Cathedral is open Monday to Saturday from 10.00am to 4.00pm and Sunday from 11.30am to 3.00pm.

Arnolfini's galleries are open Tuesday to Sunday from 11am to 6pm with free entry to exhibitions, but Bristol Temple Meads is a 20 to 25-minute walk away, which matters if you're trying to combine a visit with a train departure.