Welcome to Lower Failand

Lower Failand is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Avon and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque views and peaceful atmosphere, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age.

One of the main attractions in Lower Failand is the Failand Inn, a traditional English pub that has been serving locals and visitors for over 150 years. The pub is known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, as well as its delicious food and drink. It is a popular spot for walkers and cyclists, who often stop in for a pint or a bite to eat after a long day exploring the surrounding countryside.

Lower Failand is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St. Mary's Church. The church dates back to the 12th century and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture. The village also has a number of other historic buildings, including a 17th-century manor house and a number of traditional thatched cottages. Overall, Lower Failand is a charming and peaceful village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and natural beauty of Somerset.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 8.4°C

Feels Like: 5.5°C

Wind: 11.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
The Downs School Other Independent School Ages:4-13 Head Teacher Mr Deborah Isaachsen	Charlton Drive Wraxall Wraxall Somerset BS48 1PF 01275852008 School Website
St Mary's Church Of England Primary School, Portbury Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Amy Townsend	Church Lane Portbury Bristol Somerset BS20 7TR 1275372066 School Website
Crockerne Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Headteacher Susan Elliott	Westward Drive Pill Bristol BS20 0JP 1275372659 School Website
St Katherines School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Justin Humphreys	Ham Green Pill Pill Somerset BS20 0HU 01275373737 School Website
Wraxall Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Amy Townsend	Bristol Road Wraxall Bristol Somerset BS48 1LB 1275854216 School Website
St Bernard's Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Jordan	Station Road Shirehampton St. Bernards Rc Primary School Bristol BS11 9TU 1179030352 School Website
Shirehampton Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Louisa Munton	St Mary's Walk Shirehampton Shirehampton Bristol BS11 9RR 01179031447 School Website
Flax Bourton Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Jane Bennett	Station Road Flax Bourton Bristol BS48 1UA 1275464468 School Website
Avonmouth Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jessica Peach	Catherine Street Avonmouth Avonmouth Bristol BS11 9LG 01179030280 School Website
Oasis Academy Brightstowe Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Andraea Davies	Penpole Lane Shirehampton Shirehampton Bristol BS11 0EB 01173167330 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Shirehampton Station Road, Shirehampton, Bristol, Bristol, BS11 9XA 2.04 Miles

Sea Mills Sea Mills Lane, Sea Mills, Bristol, Bristol, BS9 1SU 2.78 Miles

Avonmouth Gloucester Road, Avonmouth, Bristol, BS11 9JB 2.90 Miles

Nailsea And Backwell Station Road, Backwell, Somerset, BS48 3LH 3.31 Miles

St Andrews Road St Andrews Road, Avonmouth, Bristol, Bristol, BS11 9HS 3.45 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Nailsea Cars 01275 797779 Unit 21, Bristol, Bristol, BS48 1JE 2.51 Miles
Bristol Airport Transfers 07882 072005 Portview Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS11 9LD 2.55 Miles
Express Cabs 0117 982 0404 692 Portway, Bristol, Bristol, BS11 9NX 2.64 Miles
Anthonys Cab 0117 982 9113 11 Marsh Street, Bristol, Bristol, BS11 9JZ 2.69 Miles
B Cars Of Long Ashton 0117 941 3345 Long Ashton Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS41 9JQ 2.92 Miles
Jabroo Cars 0117 981 9491 Richmond House, Bristol, Bristol, BS11 8DE 3.17 Miles
Bristol Airport Cars 0800 824 7033 12 Ivywell Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS9 1NY 3.19 Miles
Executive Car Service 01275 856060 23 Greenslade Gardens, Bristol, Bristol, BS48 2BJ 3.22 Miles
County Cars 01275 341000 58 High St, Bristol, Bristol, BS20 6EL 3.31 Miles
Carbrite Taxis 01275 843998 62A High Street, Bristol, Bristol, BS20 6EH 3.33 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Failand House No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Failand Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Martcombe No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eastern In Gorano No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gordano Service Area No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Portbury (Old Post Office ) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Failand Lawn No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crockerne Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blackmore Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Glen Ave No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Belmont Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Anchor No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lodway No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wraxall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dennyview Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Heywood Family Practice 01275 372105	Heywood Family Practice Lodway Gardens Pill Bristol BS20 0DL
Shirehampton Group Practice 0117 9162226	Shirehampton Health Ctr Pembroke Rd, Shirehampton Bristol BS11 9SB
Shirehampton Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Pembroke Road Shirehampton Bristol BS11 9SB
Shirehampton Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Pembroke Road Shirehampton Bristol BS11 9SB
Long Ashton Surgery	Headley House 55 - 57 Rayens Cross Road Long Ashton Bristol Avon BS41 9DY

Local Stores

Petrol Shirehampton - High Street
High Street
Shirehampton
Bristol
Bristol
BS11 0DE
01179 381688
Store Website
2.44 miles

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SPAR Station Road, Pill
Coronation House
Station Rd
Pill
Bristol
BS20 0AW
01275 373967
Store Website
1.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Community Vets
Unit 6 Markham Farm Martcombe Road Easton-In-Gordano Bristol North Somerset BS20 0QQ 01275 373086 communityvets@gmail.com Website 1.07 miles

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B&Amp;W Equine Group Ltd
Ashton Hill Farm Weston Road Failand Bristol Gloucestershire BS8 3US 01275 392 965 enquiries@bwequinevets.co.uk 1.52 miles
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Vale Vets
6 Bank Place Pill Bristol North Somerset BS20 0AH 01275 372448 Website 1.68 miles

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Highcroft Veterinary Group - Shirehampton Village Vets
1 The Parade Shirehampton Bristol Avon BS11 9TS 0117 246 0461 enquiries@highcroftvet.co.uk Website 2.44 miles
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Bristol Veterinary Acupuncture
26 Keedwell Hill Long Ashton Bristol BS41 9DR info@bristolveterinaryacupuncture.co.uk Website 2.49 miles
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Golden Valley Veterinary Hospital
Golden Valley Veterinary Hospital Nailsea Park Nailsea North Somerset BS48 1BD 01275 852140 lab@goldenvalley.co.uk Website 2.62 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Ashton Hill Woods
Dog Walk And Bridal Path At The Top Of Belmont Hill Between Flax Bourton And Failand. B3129 Lancashire 1.69 miles

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Ashton Court
This Is A Largely Circular Walk Around The Country Park. The Ashton Court Estate Itself Is Located Close To Bristol In North Somerset, And Holds 850 Acres Of Woodland, Parkland And Gardens – All Open To Exploration. BS41 9JH 2.58 miles Ashton Court Is Around 2-Miles Outside Of The City Of Bristol. The Main Entrance Is Off The A369 Portishead Road.

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 2.95 miles

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Ashton Court Estate
Lovely Walk That Is Really Easy To Access. It’S Set In 850 Acres So You Could Spend All Day There. There’S A Variety Of Woodland Areas, Fields, Cycle Paths And Bridleways As Well As Plenty Of Areas For The Dogs To Swim In. Dogs Are Allowed In The Deer Park But Must Be On A Lead. My Two Spaniels Love It There National Cycle Rte 33 Bristol Lancashire BS41 9JJ 3.01 miles

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Ashton Court Mansions And Gardens
I Love This Walk! Just Outside Of The City But In The Middle Of The Countryside. 850 Acres Of Park And Woodland, It’S A Popular Walk But So Big You Can Easily Find Your Own Space. Parking Is Available For £1, There Is A Lovely Cafe With Dog Water Bowls At The Mansion As Well As Toilets. Ashton Estate Is Also A Deer Park, Although They Are Fenced In, Just Be Aware. There Are Various Paths So It Is Wheel Chair And Buggy Friendly. Estate Office Bristol Lancashire BS41 9JN 3.01 miles

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Kings Weston Bristol
Can Stick To The Paths Or Go Off Into Woods For A More Adventurous Route And Fun For Your Dog 7 Southside Cl Bristol Lancashire BS9 2QY 3.36 miles

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Weather Forecast

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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	-8.9°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

Monday	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	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
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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