Welcome to Downend

Downend is a suburban area located in the northeast of Bristol, England. It is a popular residential area that is known for its peaceful and friendly atmosphere. The area is surrounded by green spaces, including the popular Snuff Mills Park, which is a great place for a picnic or a walk. Downend is also home to a number of excellent schools, making it a popular choice for families with children. The area has a good range of local amenities, including shops, cafes, and restaurants, as well as excellent transport links to the city centre and beyond.

One of the most notable landmarks in Downend is the historic Downend Clock Tower. The tower was built in 1897 to commemorate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee and is a popular meeting point for locals. The tower is located in the heart of Downend and is surrounded by a number of shops and cafes. It is a great place to sit and watch the world go by, and is a popular spot for tourists visiting the area.

Downend is also home to a number of community events throughout the year. One of the most popular events is the Downend Fireworks Display, which takes place every November. The event attracts thousands of visitors from across Bristol and is a great way to celebrate Bonfire Night. Downend also hosts a number of other events throughout the year, including a summer fair and a Christmas market. These events are a great way to bring the community together and showcase the best of what Downend has to offer.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 6°C

Feels Like: 4.6°C

Wind: 4.3 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Little Hayes And Hillfields Early Years And Family Centre La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mrs Jet Davis	Symington Road Fishponds Fishponds Bristol BS16 2LL 01179030405 School Website
Gracefield Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs James Gunter	266 Overndale Road Bristol Bristol BS16 2RG 01179567977 School Website
Briarwood School Community Special School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr Nicolle Deighton	Briar Way Fishponds Fishponds Bristol BS16 4EA 01173532651 School Website
Pathways Learning Centre Pupil Referral Unit Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Leader	Overndale Road Downend Downend Gloucestershire BS16 2RQ 01454862630 School Website
Avanti Gardens School Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Harry Penny	College Road Bristol BS16 2JP 1179659150 School Website
Fishponds Church Of England Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Michelle Omoboni	Fishponds Road Fishponds Fishponds Bristol BS16 3UH 01179030491 School Website
Christ Church Church Of England Junior School Downend Voluntary Controlled School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Pippa Osborne	Pendennis Road Downend Downend Gloucestershire BS16 5JJ 01454866516 School Website
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jocelyn Baker	Chatsworth Road Fishponds Fishponds Bristol BS16 3QR 01173772160 School Website
Staple Hill Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Mr Ross Newman + Mrs Sharon Boult	Page Road Staple Hill Staple Hill Gloucestershire BS16 4NE 01454867240 School Website
Frome Vale Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Principal Janet Saunders	Frenchay Road Downend Downend Bristol BS16 2QS 01173532902 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Stapleton Road Stapleton Road, Easton, Bristol, Bristol, BS5 6NE 2.11 Miles

Bristol Parkway Station Approach Road, Off Hatchet Road, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, Bristol, BS34 8PU 2.37 Miles

Lawrence Hill Church Hill, Lawrence Hill, Bristol, Bristol, BS5 9JJ 2.43 Miles

Filton Abbey Wood Station Road, Filton, Bristol, Bristol, BS34 7JW 2.49 Miles

Montpelier Station Road, Montpelier, Bristol, Bristol, BS6 5EE 3.12 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Prestige-Taxi 07721 771688 64 Beechwood Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 3TW 0.28 Miles
Compass Minibuses Bristol 0117 965 7789 Fishponds, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 2HW 0.35 Miles
Fishponds Taxis 0117 958 3431 101 Briar Way, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 4JH 0.46 Miles
Taxi Innovation 0117 957 2929 Unit 5/6/Nelson Ct/Nelson Rd, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 5EY 0.53 Miles
State Express Taxis 0117 949 1141 Staple Hill, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 4PT 0.62 Miles
Anytime Taxis 0117 975 6000 21 Portland St, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 4PT 0.62 Miles
Hackney Cabs 07786 396189 88 Gorse Hill, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 4PN 0.63 Miles
Bristol Direct Cars 0117 965 1000 666 Fishponds Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 3HJ 0.67 Miles
Any Occasion Carriages 0117 958 3769 6 Mendip View Avenue, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 3QF 0.68 Miles
Diamond Travel Services 0117 956 7353 20 Cleeve Hill, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 6HN 0.89 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
The Straits Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Kimberley Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Old Post Office Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Old Post Office Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Sheppard Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marshfield Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Overnhill Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Acacia Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morrisons Collection Today available until:10:45 Weekday Last Collection:15:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Staple Hill Post Office Collection Today available until:11:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Staple Hill Post Office Collection Today available until:11:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Gorse Hill Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Frenchay Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodlands Rise Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Victoria Street Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Fishponds Family Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Beechwood Road Fishponds Bristol BS16 3TD
Fishponds Family Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Beechwood Road Fishponds Bristol BS16 3TD
Fishponds Family Practice 0117 9082365	Fishponds Family Practice Beechwood Road,Fishponds Bristol BS16 3TD
Beechwood Medical Practice 0117 9082360	Fishponds Health Centre Beechwood Road, Fishponds Bristol BS16 3TD
The Old School Surgery 0117 9653102	The Old School Surgery Manor Road, Fishponds Bristol BS16 2JD

Local Stores

Straits Parade
12 Straits Parade
Fishponds
Bristol
Bristol
BS16 2LE
01179 652426
Store Website
0.16 miles

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SPAR Frenchay
2 Frome Valley Road
Frenchay
Bristol
BS16 1HD
Store Website
1.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Zetland Veterinary Group - Fishponds Veterinary Centre
10 Straits Parade Fishponds Bristol Gloucestershire BS16 2LA 0117 965 4413 enquiries@zetlandvets.co.uk 0.20 miles

Animals Treated
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Avenue Veterinary Centre
Pendennis Avenue Staple Hill Bristol Gloucestershire BS16 5DW 0117 956 9038 enquiries@avenue-vets.com Website 0.45 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Victoria Veterinary Clinic
47 Victoria Street Staple Hill Bristol Gloucestershire BS16 5JP 01179 566880 info@victoria-vets.co.uk Website 0.65 miles
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Animals Treated
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Bristol Kingswood Vets4pets Ltd
Willowdean Court 247A Charlton Road Kingswood Bristol Gloucestershire BS15 1LT 0117 961 6417 Website 0.86 miles
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Animals Treated
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Animal House Vets
Downend Centre 11 Cleeve Wood Road Downend Bristol Bristol BS16 2SF 0117 335 5999 reception@animalhousevets.com Website 0.90 miles
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Animals Treated
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Fernlea Veterinary Clinic
Blackhorse Road Kingswood Bristol Gloucestershire BS15 8DZ 0117 960 6145 admin@fernleaorthopaedics.co.uk Website 1.47 miles
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Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Oldbury Court Estate
Frome Valley Walkway Bristol Lancashire BS16 1HR 0.52 miles As You Drive Along Oldbury Court Road, You Will Think You'Re Lost As It Is A Very Residential Area And There Are No Clues As To The Huge Estate At The End Of The Road! Have Faith! The Car Park And Open Green Space Will Suddenly Appear Before You When The Road Can Go No Further.

Location what3words park.lend.chin

Eastville Park
784 Muller Rd Bristol Lancashire BS5 6XA 1.57 miles

Location what3words woes.tuck.shady

Purdown / Stoke Park Estate
33 Lindsay Rd Lockleaze Bristol Lancashire BS7 9NP 2.07 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

Conham River Park And Avon River Trail
82 Conham Hill Lancashire 2.59 miles

Location what3words stable.pokers.catch

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 3.42 miles

Location what3words silk.train.bride

Willsbridge Mill
Avon Wildlife Trust - Pretty Walk Located Next To Syston River Surrounded By Woodland With Plenty Of Bird Wildlife, Circular Walk Not 25 Mins But Can Go Different Routes For Longer. Decked Area Next To Brook (It Called A River But Not Wide And Only Max Foot Deep) To Let Your Dog Splash Around. A Cafe Has Opened Recently, Castle Cottage 44 Willsbridge Hill Willsbridge Bristol BS30 6EY 3.71 miles Parking For 4 Cars On Main Road A431.

Location what3words layers.spoke.cable

Weather Forecast

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	Light freezing rain	Clear	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Mist	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-0.7°C	-0.9°C	-0.8°C	-0.5°C	0°C	0.6°C	0.8°C	0.5°C	0.1°C	-0.2°C
Feels Like	-4.7°C	-5.5°C	-5.5°C	-5.1°C	-5°C	-4.6°C	-4°C	-2.5°C	-2.9°C	-2.3°C	-3.1°C	-3.8°C

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

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Temp	-0.4°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1°C	-2.1°C	-2.8°C	-4.2°C	-5.4°C	-6.1°C	-6.6°C	-7.8°C	-9.8°C
Feels Like	-4.1°C	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-3.7°C	-5.9°C	-7.5°C	-9.7°C	-11.5°C	-12.1°C	-13°C	-14.8°C	-17.4°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°C	-10.7°C	-11.4°C	-12.1°C	-12.3°C	-11.4°C	-9.5°C	-7.7°C	-7°C	-7.3°C	-8.7°C	-9.4°C
Feels Like	-17.8°C	-18.5°C	-19.2°C	-19.8°C	-20°C	-18.5°C	-15.3°C	-11.8°C	-10.2°C	-10.6°C	-12.8°C	-15.5°C

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