Welcome to Bishopston

Bishopston is a vibrant and diverse neighborhood located in the northern part of Bristol. It is known for its lively atmosphere, trendy cafes, and independent shops. The area is home to a mix of young professionals, families, and students, which gives it a unique character. Bishopston is also known for its green spaces, including the popular St. Andrews Park, which is a great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors.

One of the main attractions of Bishopston is Gloucester Road, which is the longest independent high street in Europe. The road is lined with a variety of shops, cafes, and restaurants, making it a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. The area is also home to several art galleries and theaters, which showcase the vibrant cultural scene in Bristol. Bishopston is a great place to explore and discover new things, whether it's trying out a new restaurant or attending a local art exhibition.

Bishopston is a great place to live for those who enjoy an active lifestyle. The area is well-connected to the rest of Bristol, with several bus routes and cycle paths running through it. The neighborhood is also home to several sports clubs, including a popular rugby club and a cricket club. For those who prefer to stay indoors, there are several gyms and fitness centers in the area. Bishopston is a great place to stay fit and healthy, while also enjoying all that Bristol has to offer.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 8.2°C

Feels Like: 5.6°C

Wind: 9.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Bonaventures Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Ballantine	Egerton Road Bishopston Bishopston Bristol BS7 8HP 01173532830 School Website
Bishop Road Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Gillian Powe	Bishop Road Bishopston Bishopston Bristol BS7 8LS 01179030483 School Website
Redland Green School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Ben Houghton	Redland Court Road Redland Redland Bristol BS6 7EH 01173533200 School Website
Sefton Park Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Ms D Simson	Ashley Down Road Ashley Down Ashley Down Bristol BS7 9BJ 01173773290 School Website
Sefton Park Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Daniel Simson	Ashley Down Road Ashley Down Ashley Down Bristol BS7 9BJ 01173772555 School Website
The Dolphin School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Wells	Cheltenham Road Bristol Bristol BS6 5RD 01179240517 School Website
Colstons Girls School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Brendan Hesketh	Cheltenham Road Bristol Bristol BS6 5RD 01179424328 School Website
Brunel Field Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Don Collins	Arthur Milton Street Bristol Bristol BS7 9JT 01173532471 School Website
Fairlawn Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Julie Molesworth	Fairlawn Road Montpelier Montpelier Bristol BS6 5JL 01179553914 School Website
Bristol Hospital Education Service Pupil Referral Unit Ages:5-19 Head Teacher Philippa Scholar	Fairfield Resource Centre Fairlawn Road Montpelier Bristol Bristol BS6 5JL 01173772377

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Redland South Road, Redland, Bristol, Bristol, BS6 6QP 0.51 Miles

Montpelier Station Road, Montpelier, Bristol, Bristol, BS6 5EE 0.52 Miles

Clifton Down Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 2PN 1.03 Miles

Stapleton Road Stapleton Road, Easton, Bristol, Bristol, BS5 6NE 1.30 Miles

Lawrence Hill Church Hill, Lawrence Hill, Bristol, Bristol, BS5 9JJ 1.79 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
1-2-1 Taxis 07812 499713 12 Bishop Rd, Bristol, Bristol, BS7 8LT 0.23 Miles
Bristol A1 Cars 0117 942 0000 36A Gloucester Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS7 8AR 0.23 Miles
Bristol Taxis 0117 944 4666 204A Cheltenham Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS6 5QZ 0.52 Miles
Bristol Taxis Direct 07984 942848 27D Cotham Grove, Bristol, Bristol, BS6 6AN 0.73 Miles
Brunel-Abba Cars 0117 924 7247 435 Gloucester Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS7 8TZ 0.74 Miles
Dads Cabs 0117 935 0044 138 Grosvenor Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS2 8YA 0.93 Miles
Majestic Taxis 0117 942 2902 Stokes Croft, Bristol, Bristol, BS1 3PR 1.02 Miles
A1 Taxis 0117 925 1111 148 Saint Michael's Hill, Bristol, Bristol, BS2 8DA 1.10 Miles
City Link Taxis 0117 925 1111 148 Saint Michael's Hill, Bristol, Bristol, BS2 8DA 1.10 Miles
National Taxis 0117 951 6636 220 Stapleton Rd, Bristol, Bristol, BS5 0NX 1.23 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Gloucester Road Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Horfield Mpso Bs7 8Pf No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
North Delivery Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Tesco Stores No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Stokes Croft Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Stokes Croft Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Mina Road Post Bs2 9Xw No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Whiteladies Road Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Kings Square Bs2 8Hx No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whiteladies Road Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cotham Hill Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Henleaze Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Henleaze Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Portland Square Bs2 8Rr No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Montpelier Health Centre 0117 9426811	Montpelier Health Centre Bath Buildings,Montpelier Bristol BS6 5PT
Gloucester Road Medical Centre 0117 9497774	Gloucester Rd Medical Ctr 1A Church Road, Horfield Bristol BS7 8SA
Fallodon Way Medical Centre 0117 9620652	Fallodon Way Medical Ctr 13 Fallodon Way, Henleaze Bristol BS9 4HT
Compass Health 0117 9892450	Compass Health 1 Jamaica Street Bristol BS2 8JP
The Family Practice 0117 9466455	The Family Practice Western College,Cotham Rd Bristol BS6 6DF

Local Stores

Bishopston - Gloucester Road
117-121 Gloucester Road
Bishopston
Bristol
Bristol
BS7 8AT
01179 240861
shop.9485@coop.co.uk
Store Website
0.20 miles

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SPAR Mina Road
84 - 86 Mina Road
Bristol
BS2 9XW
01179 541665
Store Website
0.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Bishopston Vets4pets Ltd
275 Gloucester Road Bishopston Bristol Gloucestershire BS7 8NY 01179 424243 Website 0.32 miles
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Vets Now (Bristol)
32 - 34 Zetland Road Redland Bristol Avon BS6 7AB 0117 971 3111 bristolclinic@vets-now.com Website 0.39 miles

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Zetland Veterinary Hospital
32 Zetland Road Bristol Gloucestershire BS6 7AB 0117 944 5111 enquiries@zetlandvets.co.uk Website 0.39 miles
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Animal Health Centre
358 Gloucester Road Horfield Bristol Gloucestershire BS7 8TP 0117 924 7832 nicky@animalhealthcentre.org Website 0.61 miles
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The Grove Veterinary Centre
2 Russell Grove Henleaze Bristol BS6 7UE Info@thegrovevet.com Website 0.68 miles

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Animal House Vets
Westbury Park Centre 11 North View Westbury Park Bristol Bristol BS6 7PT 0117 3355 999 reception@animalhousevets.com Website 0.93 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Badock’S Wood
Lovely Woodland Walk With A Stream Running Through The Middle. Beautiful Wood Tree Carvings, Lots Of Other Dog Walkers And Also Open Fields. Very Pretty. 75 The Crescent Bristol Lancashire BS9 4RU 1.04 miles

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Purdown / Stoke Park Estate
33 Lindsay Rd Lockleaze Bristol Lancashire BS7 9NP 1.10 miles The Green Space Shown On The Map Is Misleading - The Space Fills That Entire Wedge Above The M32 Up To The Lakes.

Location what3words themes.wings.extra

Brandon Hill And Harbour Loop
A Lovely Summer Evening Walk! Brandon Hill Is Very Hilly With Mix Of Areas For Dogs - Long Grass, Open Grass And A Bit Of Woodland. There's A Kids Playground And Often People Having Drinks And Picnics. Drop Down Onto Jacobs Wells Road And Then Walk A Loop Of The Harbour, There's A Few Places For Dogs To Swim And Cool Off And Several Pubs And A Multitude Of Foodie Takeaway Options Especially Around The Whapping Wharf Shipping Containers. It's Busy In Good Weather But That's Part Of The Appeal. There Is Pay Parking All Around This Area. St. Brandon'S House 29 Great George St Bristol Lancashire BS1 5QT 1.61 miles

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Eastville Park
784 Muller Rd Bristol Lancashire BS5 6XA 1.61 miles

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Bristol Historic Docks
In The Heart Of Bristol There Is The Historic Docks, Although Your Dog Must Be Kept On The Lead It Is Still Fun To Explore. Walk Up One Side And The Catch A Small Ferry For 70P To The Otherside (Dogs Free!) To Brunels Ss Great Britain, Or Keep Walking Further Out Where The Docks Join The River Avon For A View Of Brunels Suspension Bridge. Lots Of Cafes, Bars And Icecream Vans To Enjoy A Snack Outside. Can Be Very Busy When The Harbourside Festivals Are On But A Great Atmosphere For A Stroll Around. Waterfront Bristol Lancashire BS1 4XJ 1.64 miles

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Leigh Woods
Lovely Dog Friendly Walks, Several Path Choices Available. Popular With Families, Runners And Cyclists (Certain Paths Buggie Friendly). On The Weekends There Is A Refreshments Van. B3129 Bristol Lancashire BS8 3PB 2.46 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Light snow	Overcast	Overcast	Clear
Temp	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1.4°C	-2.4°C	-3.9°C	-5.7°C	-7.2°C	-8.4°C	-6.9°C	-7.6°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-13.9°C	-15.9°C	-13.7°C	-14.9°C	-17.2°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-10.1°C	-11°C	-11.9°C	-12.5°C	-12.6°C	-11.6°C	-9.6°C	-7.9°C	-7.3°C	-7.6°C	-9°C	-9.6°C
Feels Like	-18.1°C	-19.2°C	-20°C	-20.6°C	-20.6°C	-19.1°C	-16°C	-13.1°C	-11.4°C	-10.9°C	-12.9°C	-15.8°C

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Temp	-10.4°C	-10.2°C	-9.3°C	-8.1°C	-6.5°C	-3.7°C	0°C	2.5°C	3°C	2°C	0.4°C	-5.3°C
Feels Like	-16.1°C	-16.1°C	-15.6°C	-14.7°C	-13.3°C	-10.3°C	-5.7°C	-2.5°C	-1.4°C	-1.9°C	-3.7°C	-10°C

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