We visit Baltic Wharf for family reasons fairly frequently and we really like the sites location. It is a shame that it's life is limited. If you did not want to, or as in our case you need to, the car could stay parked all week. If you are reasonably fit shopping is available on foot at the nearby Asda. Or you can catch the bus from outside the site to Wine Street, and walk to M&S in Broadmead. A very nice if expensive deli has recently opened along by Mshed on Gaol ferry steeps. Lots of walks to suit all levels of fitness are available from the back gate, from a short walk to the cafe at the Great Britain or Mshed, to up the side of the gorge and onto the suspension bridge.