Welcome to Towns End

Towns End is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated on the edge of the Mendip Hills, which provides a stunning backdrop to the village. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 13th-century St. Mary's Church, which is a popular attraction for visitors.

Despite its small size, Towns End has a strong sense of community. The village has a number of local amenities, including a post office, a village hall, and a pub. The pub, called The Crown, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, serving traditional pub food and a range of local beers and ciders. The village also has a primary school, which is highly regarded by parents in the area.

Towns End is located just a short drive from the town of Wells, which is home to a number of shops, restaurants, and other amenities. The city of Bristol is also within easy reach, offering a wider range of attractions and activities. Despite its proximity to these larger towns and cities, Towns End retains its rural charm and is a peaceful and idyllic place to live or visit.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 8.4°C

Feels Like: 5.4°C

Wind: 12.3 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Four Acres Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Cave	Four Acres Withywood Withywood Bristol BS13 8RB 01179030474 School Website
St Peters Church Of England Primary School Vc Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alister Meredith	Ellfield Close Bishopsworth Bishopsworth Bristol BS13 8EF 01173772186 School Website
Bedminster Down School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Davies	Donald Road Bedminster Down Bristol BS13 7DQ 1173532800 School Website
Venturers' Academy Free Schools Special Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Mr Steven Hobden	Withywood Road Withywod Bristol BS13 9AX 1173010805 School Website
Northleaze Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Reyes	Brook Close Long Ashton Bristol BS41 9NG 1275540077 School Website
Dundry Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anne-Marie Maggs	110 Dundry Lane Bristol Somerset BS41 8JE 1179647181 School Website
Cheddar Grove Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Jeffery	Cheddar Grove Bedminster Down Bristol Bristol BS13 7EN 1179030418 School Website
Birdwell Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Sainsbury	Hollis Close Long Ashton Bristol Somerset BS41 9AZ 1275392496 School Website
Merchants Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Mr Vicki Starkie	Gatehouse Avenue Withywood Withywood Bristol BS13 9AJ 01173015000 School Website
Headley Park Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Alex Gingell	Headley Lane Headley Park Bristol BS13 7QB 1179031511 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Parson Street Parson Street, Bedminster, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 5PU 1.82 Miles

Bedminster Fraser Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 4LU 2.56 Miles

Bristol Temple Meads Station Approach, Off Bath Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS1 6QF 3.47 Miles

Clifton Down Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 2PN 3.60 Miles

Redland South Road, Redland, Bristol, Bristol, BS6 6QP 4.05 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
1St Call Airport Parking 0117 978 4764 95 Bridgwater Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS13 8AE 0.51 Miles
Bristol Airport Chauffeurs 01934 742111 115 Highridge Green, Bristol, Bristol, BS13 8BP 0.51 Miles
Streets Ahead Taxis 01275 394949 The Willows/Bridgwater Rd, Bristol, Bristol, BS41 8JP 0.64 Miles
Storm Taxis 0845 508 3332 Unit 5A/Bishopsworth Rd, Bristol, Bristol, BS13 7LF 1.19 Miles
Home James Hire Class Travel Ltd 07790 343271 Suite 1, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 2ST 1.34 Miles
Bedminster Down Taxis 0117 953 2828 Avon, Bristol, Bristol, BS13 7JJ 1.37 Miles
B Cars Of Long Ashton 0117 941 3345 Long Ashton Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS41 9JQ 1.41 Miles
Transcab 0117 963 2244 Unit 2B/Longbrook Trading Est/Ashton Vale Rd, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 2HW 1.59 Miles
V Cars 0117 925 2626 Longbrook House, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 2HT 1.62 Miles
V Cars Bristol 0117 963 1818 Longbrook House/4A Ashton Vale Rd, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 2HT 1.62 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Highridge Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Highridge Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bridgwater Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sandburrows Road Bs13 8Dn No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Donald Road Bs13 7Bp No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Highridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Langford Road Bs13 7Ar No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grange Road Bs13 8Le No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Queens Road Bs13 8Pq No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bishopsworth Post Office Bs13 8Jl No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Dundry (Old Post Office) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Headley Park Road Bs13 7Ng No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Molesworth Drive Bs13 9Eb No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cheddar Grove Bs13 7En No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barrow Old Hospital No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Grange Road Surgery 0117 9644343	Grange Road Surgery Grange Road, Bishopsworth Bristol BS13 8LD
The Lennard Surgery 0117 9642211	The Lennard Surgery 1 Lewis Rd,Bedminster Dwn Bristol BS13 7JD
Long Ashton Surgery	Headley House 55 - 57 Rayens Cross Road Long Ashton Bristol Avon BS41 9DY
Hillview Family Practice 0117 3015240	Hartcliffe Health Centre Hareclive Road,Hartcliffe Bristol BS13 0JP
Hartwood Healthcare 0117 3015226	Hartwood Healthcare H/Cliffe H/C,Hareclive Rd Bristol BS13 0JP

Local Stores

Bedminster Down
109 Bishopsworth Road
Bedminster Down
Bristol
Bristol
BS13 7JR
01179 664518
shop.4625@coop.co.uk
Store Website
1.30 miles

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SPAR Bedminster
82-84 Bedminster Road
Bristol
BS3 5NP
Store Website
2.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Avon Lodge Veterinary Group
40 Church Road Bishopsworth Bristol Gloucestershire BS13 8JW 0117 964 0113 enquiries@avonlodgevets.com Website 0.97 miles
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Golden Valley Vets
57 Weston Road Long Ashton North Somerset BS41 9AA 01275 394313 lab@goldenvalley.co.uk Website 1.39 miles
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Bristol Veterinary Acupuncture
26 Keedwell Hill Long Ashton Bristol BS41 9DR info@bristolveterinaryacupuncture.co.uk Website 1.50 miles
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Bristol Imperial Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Imperial Retail Park Hartcliffe Way Bristol BS13 7TJ 0117 937 0920 bristolimperial@vets4pets.com Website 1.72 miles

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Highcroft Veterinary Group - Ashton Veterinary Surgery
15 Duckmoor Road Ashton Bristol Avon BS3 2DD 0117 953 0707 Ashton@highcroftvet.co.uk Website 1.84 miles
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The Vet/Quality Pet Care
Enterprise Trade Centre Roman Farm Way Hengrove Bristol Avon BS4 1UN 01179359073 bristol@thevet.co.uk Website 2.30 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 1.75 miles Ashton Court Is Around 2-Miles Outside Of The City Of Bristol. The Main Entrance Is Off The A369 Portishead Road.

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 1.93 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 2.03 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 2.48 miles

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Ashton Hill Woods
Dog Walk And Bridal Path At The Top Of Belmont Hill Between Flax Bourton And Failand. B3129 Lancashire 2.71 miles

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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 2.98 miles

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Weather Forecast

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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

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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
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