Cabot Circus Level 7
In October 2022, Level 7 of the Cabot Circus Car Park in Bristol was transformed into a unique skateboarding haven through a collaboration between Hammerson Plc, Red Bull, and CANVAS Spaces. This initiative aimed to create a safe and sanctioned environment for skateboarders, featuring bespoke obstacles such as painted curbs, manual pads, ledges, rails, and kicker ramps, all while retaining the authentic car park aesthetic.
The week-long event attracted both skateboarders and non-skateboarders alike, offering free skateboarding lessons, art installations, live art displays, and even a vintage clothing sale. The event culminated with the Red Bull Curb Kings competition, the first of its kind in the UK.
As part of our commitment to documenting and supporting Bristol's skate culture, the Bristol Skatepark Collective actively participated in this event, capturing the energy and creativity of the skate community through filming and photography. Our involvement aimed to showcase the talent present at this unique skate spot and to advocate for more sanctioned urban spaces dedicated to skateboarding in Bristol.
This project exemplifies how innovative collaborations can repurpose urban spaces to support and celebrate skate culture, providing skaters with safe, dedicated areas to practice and express themselves.
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