Coronavirus: At this time we are undertaking significant steps to manage the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic. Read more here.
Please note that our gallery is closed to visitors but we are running other events and Distinction activities.
In the meantime, although some staff are temporarily furloughed, all our administrative functions are working. Please use the contact details below. Whilst there might be a slightly longer delay in responding to messages, we will deal with your enquiry as soon as possible.
Main switchboard 0117 3164450 info@rps.org
Building & Operations 0117 316 4452 operations@rps.org
Membership 0117 316 4461 (Mon-Fri) or 0117 316 4462 (Mon-Thurs)
membership@rps.org
Distinctions 0117 316 4470 distinctions@rps.org
Learning 0117 316 4480 learning@rps.org
Volunteers 0117 316 4484 07936 362365 volunteers@rps.org
Awards 0117 316 4475 awards@rps.org
Education, Public Affairs, History 0117 3164474 director@rps.org
Exhibitions 0117 316 4476 exhibitions@rps.org
Finance 0117 316 4459 finance@rps.org
Media, PR 0117 316 4466 07936 362364 media@rps.org
Websites:
rps.org login/password issues 0117 316 4462 (Mon-Thurs) or 0117 316 4461 (Mon-Fri) membership@rps.org
Exposure Competition 0117 316 4461 nathan@rps.org
International Photography Exhibition 0117 316 4476 exhibitions@rps.org
Bursaries 0117 316 4480 learning@rps.org
rps.org other queries webadmin@rps.org (apologies but we cannot help with queries related to membership, renewal or login/password issues - please contact the Membership department)
RPS House business hours are from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
We are located inside Paintworks creative quarter on the A4, Bath Road which is across from Arnos Vale Cemetery. Our building is beside The Martin Parr Foundation.
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Car
Sat nav (BS4 3AR), or follow signs for Temple Meads Railway Station. Continue along the A4/Bath Road towards Bath bearing left at the Three Lamps junction. After one mile, Paintworks is on the left-hand side.
Parking
Paintworks has signposted free visitor parking. This is 200 metres from RPS House and limited to 3 hours.
Alternatively, there is parking within a 5-10 minute walk at the local Sainsbury's. This is bookable at https://www.yourparkingspace.co.uk/locations/show/4294938009.
Park and Ride
The Brislington Park and Ride operates from Monday to Saturday, every 15 minutes. You should get off at Bristol Temple Meads. The journey duration is approximately 11 minutes.
You can walk (25 minutes), cycle, take a bus or get a taxi to RPS House from Bristol Temple Meads.
Train
Bristol Temple Meads is the nearest railway station. You can walk (25 minutes), cycle, take a bus or get a taxi to RPS House from Temple Meads. For tickets and live departure boards visit www.nationalrail.co.uk.
Bus
Buses run from the centre of Bristol, from Temple Meads and Bristol Coach Station and between Bristol and Bath. 1, 57, 349 and X39 stop at the Paintworks bus stop. For bus times please visit: https://www.traveline.info/.
Coach
Visit www.nationalexpress.com/en/help/coach-stations/bristol.
You can walk (45 minutes), take a bus or taxi from Bristol Coach Station.
Walking
When leaving Bristol Temple Meads train station complex, turn left and follow the road for a short way until you get to a large roundabout. Continue straight ahead (over the bridge with metal arches) and follow the road (A4 Bath) until you get to a fork in the road with a post with three lamps on it. Take the left fork and continue walking for about half a mile until you get to Paintworks on your left.
It takes around 25 minutes to walk from Temple Meads.
Bike
We are located across the river Avon from the national cycle path West Country Way, Route 3.
Air
The nearest airport is Bristol Airport (BRS). The postcode is BS48 3DY. It is 7 miles away. There is a regular shuttle bus to Bristol which stops at Bristol Temple Meads train station.
You can walk (25 minutes), take a bus or get a taxi to RPS House from Temple Meads.
Accessibility
Within RPS House, all areas are fully accessible with a lift, ramps and restrooms on each floor.
If you have any accessibility requirements, please contact us on RPSHouse@rps.org in advance so we can assist you in your visit.
Though there is some accessibility parking in Paintworks, we also have some private parking spaces we can reserve for those with accessibility requirements. Please contact us in advance if you would like a space reserved.
From street level car parking there are lifts available to reach RPS House on the raised ground floor.