ADR Training Courses In Bristol
How To Find Us
Bristol Address
Abbots Leigh Village Hall
6 Church Road
Abbots Leigh
Bristol
BS8 3QP
Contact Details
0161 494 2836
Enterprise Transport Training runs ADR courses for drivers across Bristol, Bath and North Somerset. Your ADR training is delivered online over Zoom, and you then attend our Bristol centre in person to sit your ADR examinations on the final day, with results available instantly after each exam.
The Bristol centre is located in Abbots Leigh on the A369, just west of Bristol, and is easily accessible for drivers based in Bristol, Bath, Portishead, Clevedon, Weston-super-Mare and the wider North Somerset area. As the course training is completed online, you only need to travel to Bristol for one day to complete your practical demonstrations and ADR examinations, making the centre a practical option for drivers travelling from further afield.
Venue details
Your exams take place at Abbots Leigh Village Hall on Church Road, in the centre of the village just off the A369.
Address: Abbots Leigh Village Hall, 6 Church Road, Abbots Leigh, Bristol, BS8 3QP
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ADR training is completed online before your exam date. You attend this venue in person for your ADR examinations only, on the final day of your course. Full confirmation, including course details, structure and instructions on how to attend online, will be sent once you book.
Getting there at a glance
- By road: On the A369; M5 Junction 19 is a short drive away
- By rail: Bristol Temple Meads station, around four miles away, then a taxi across the city
- By bus: Buses run along the A369 between Bristol and Portishead, stopping in Abbots Leigh
How to find us
By car
Abbots Leigh is on the A369 between Bristol and Portishead, with straightforward access from the city and from M5 Junction 19. The village hall is on Church Road in the centre of the village.
- From Bristol: take Brunel Way (A3029) over the Cumberland Basin and join the A369 towards Portishead; Abbots Leigh is the first village you reach.
- From the M5: leave at Junction 19 and follow the A369 towards Bristol; Abbots Leigh is a few minutes along the A369.
- From Bath and Keynsham: follow the A4 through Bristol towards the Cumberland Basin, then pick up the A369 Portishead road out of the city.
By rail
There is no railway station in Abbots Leigh itself. Bristol Temple Meads is the nearest major station, with frequent long-distance and local services, and the venue is then a taxi ride of around four miles across the city. Check the latest timetables on National Rail and allow plenty of time to cross Bristol for your exam start.
By bus
Bus services run along the A369 between Bristol and Portishead, stopping in Abbots Leigh. Routes and frequencies change, so please check Traveline or the local operator’s timetable before travelling on your exam day.
Accessibility and candidate notes
If you have any access requirements or need reasonable adjustments for your ADR examinations, please contact Enterprise Transport Training before your exam day on enquiries@edrtt.com so we can make suitable arrangements with you.
Please arrive by 09:15am on exam day and bring your ID, registration form with photograph attached, and completed course worksheets.
Alternative ADR training locations
If Bristol isn’t the most convenient centre for you, these nearby Enterprise Transport Training locations may suit you better:
ADR courses available
Enterprise Transport Training delivers ADR courses covering Core, Packages and the 7 common dangerous goods Classes, with the option of adding the Tanks module where required. Both initial and refresher courses are available. Course content is delivered online, with your examinations sat in person at the Bristol centre. Contact us to confirm the right course combination for the goods you carry.
Bristol ADR training FAQs
Where is the Bristol ADR exam venue?
The venue is Abbots Leigh Village Hall, 6 Church Road, Abbots Leigh, Bristol, BS8 3QP, in the village centre just off the A369 Portishead road on the western edge of Bristol.
What is the nearest railway station to the Bristol venue?
Bristol Temple Meads, around four miles away. It has frequent local and long-distance services, and from there the venue is a short taxi ride out of the city on the A369 Portishead road.
Is parking available at the Bristol venue?
Yes. Parking is available on nearby public roads, including Church Road and Manor Road.
What time do I have to arrive at the Bristol centre?
Please arrive at the Bristol centre by 09:15am on your exam day. You will first complete the practical demonstrations, including chest compressions and handling a fire extinguisher, shortly followed by sitting your ADR exams.
Do I attend the Bristol centre for the whole ADR course?
No. Your ADR training is delivered online over Zoom. You only attend the Bristol centre in person to complete your practical demonstrations and sit your ADR examinations on the final day of the course, with results available instantly after each exam.
What should I bring to my ADR exam in Bristol?
You are required to bring your ID (Driving Licence, ADR Licence, DQC or Passport). You also need to bring your registration form with an attached photograph and the worksheets completed during the course.
What if I cannot find a suitable course date at Bristol?
We run ADR courses every week at venues across the country. If the Bristol dates are unsuitable, there is very likely to be a convenient date at another nearby centre in Cardiff, Gloucester or Taunton.
Book ADR training in Bristol
Courses run regularly, with online training and instant exam results at our Bristol centre.
Call 0161 494 2836 or email enquiries@edrtt.com