Welcome to Fishponds

Fishponds is a vibrant and diverse suburb located in the northeast of Bristol. It is a popular residential area that offers a range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and pubs. The area is well-connected to the city center, with regular bus services and easy access to the M32 motorway. Fishponds is also home to several green spaces, including Eastville Park and Oldbury Court Estate, which provide opportunities for outdoor activities and relaxation.

One of the most notable features of Fishponds is its rich history. The area was once home to several large fishponds, which were used to supply fish to the nearby city of Bristol. Today, the fishponds have been replaced by housing developments and commercial buildings, but their legacy lives on in the name of the suburb. Fishponds is also home to several historic buildings, including the Grade II listed former cinema, The Empire, which has been converted into a community arts center.

Fishponds is a diverse and welcoming community, with a strong sense of local pride. The area is home to a range of cultural events and festivals, including the annual Fishponds Festival, which celebrates the area's history and heritage. Fishponds is also home to several community groups and organizations, which work to promote social cohesion and support local residents. Overall, Fishponds is a unique and vibrant part of Bristol, with a rich history and a strong sense of community spirit.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 1.3°C

Feels Like: -5.5°C

Wind: 23.7 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School	Details
Avanti Gardens School Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Harry Penny	College Road Bristol BS16 2JP 1179659150 School Website
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
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
Begbrook Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Vicky Counsell	Begbrook Drive Stapleton Stapleton Bristol BS16 1HG 01179030386 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
Pathways Learning Centre Pupil Referral Unit Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Leader	Overndale Road Downend Downend Gloucestershire BS16 2RQ 01454862630 School Website
Bristol Metropolitan Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Cameron Shaw	Snowdon Road Fishponds Fishponds Bristol BS16 2HD 01173772071 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
St Matthias Academy Academy Alternative Provision Converter Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Ms Aileen Morrison	Alexandra Park Fishponds Bristol BS16 2BG 1179031320 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 1.94 Miles

Bristol Parkway Station Approach Road, Off Hatchet Road, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, Bristol, BS34 8PU 2.14 Miles

Filton Abbey Wood Station Road, Filton, Bristol, Bristol, BS34 7JW 2.18 Miles

Lawrence Hill Church Hill, Lawrence Hill, Bristol, Bristol, BS5 9JJ 2.36 Miles

Montpelier Station Road, Montpelier, Bristol, Bristol, BS6 5EE 2.92 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Compass Minibuses Bristol 0117 965 7789 Fishponds, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 2HW 0.15 Miles
Prestige-Taxi 07721 771688 64 Beechwood Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 3TW 0.40 Miles
Bristol Direct Cars 0117 965 1000 666 Fishponds Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 3HJ 0.55 Miles
Any Occasion Carriages 0117 958 3769 6 Mendip View Avenue, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 3QF 0.71 Miles
1St Class Cars 0800 074 3296 212A Frenchay Park Rd, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 1LD 0.75 Miles
Fishponds Taxis 0117 958 3431 101 Briar Way, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 4JH 0.75 Miles
Taxi Innovation 0117 957 2929 Unit 5/6/Nelson Ct/Nelson Rd, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 5EY 0.84 Miles
Hackney Cabs 07786 396189 88 Gorse Hill, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 4PN 0.92 Miles
State Express Taxis 0117 949 1141 Staple Hill, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 4PT 0.93 Miles
Anytime Taxis 0117 975 6000 21 Portland St, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 4PT 0.93 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
The Straits Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Old Post Office Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Old Post Office Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Sheppard Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morrisons Collection Today available until:15:45 Weekday Last Collection:15:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Kimberley Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fiveacre Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beech Hill Post Office Collection Today available until:17:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Frenchay Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Overnhill Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marshfield Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Frenchay Village Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Begbrook Park Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodlands Rise Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mayfield Park Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Old School Surgery 0117 9653102	The Old School Surgery Manor Road, Fishponds Bristol BS16 2JD
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
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

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Frenchay
2 Frome Valley Road
Frenchay
Bristol
BS16 1HD
Store Website
0.6 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 0.75 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 0.94 miles
Amenities
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 0.98 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Bristol Kingswood Vets4pets Ltd
Willowdean Court 247A Charlton Road Kingswood Bristol Gloucestershire BS15 1LT 0117 961 6417 Website 1.06 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Highcroft Veterinary Group - Eastville Veterinary Centre
672 Muller Road Eastville Bristol Gloucestershire BS5 6XB 0117 951 9048 enquiries@highcroftvet.co.uk Website 1.67 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Oldbury Court Estate
Frome Valley Walkway Bristol Lancashire BS16 1HR 0.24 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 1.37 miles

Location what3words woes.tuck.shady

Purdown / Stoke Park Estate
33 Lindsay Rd Lockleaze Bristol Lancashire BS7 9NP 1.81 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 2.69 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 3.12 miles

Location what3words silk.train.bride

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 3.77 miles

Location what3words budget.eagles.clear

Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Patchy rain nearby	Patchy rain nearby	Light rain	Moderate rain at times	Patchy rain nearby	Partly cloudy	Clear
Temp	9.6°C	9.5°C	9.5°C	9.7°C	10.4°C	13.6°C	15.4°C	15.2°C	15.8°C	16.7°C	16.7°C	13.9°C
Feels Like	7.1°C	7.2°C	7.2°C	7.4°C	8°C	12.5°C	15.1°C	14.7°C	15.7°C	16.7°C	13.6°C	11.9°C

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

	Overcast	Patchy rain nearby	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy
Temp	11.9°C	8.6°C	6.5°C	5.3°C	4.8°C	4.6°C	4.7°C	5.7°C	6.4°C	5.8°C	4.9°C	4.4°C
Feels Like	9.1°C	4.8°C	2.2°C	0.9°C	1°C	1.2°C	1.8°C	3.6°C	5°C	5°C	3.4°C	2.9°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

	Cloudy	Mist	Mist	Mist	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast	Partly Cloudy
Temp	3.9°C	3.9°C	3.4°C	2.5°C	1.6°C	2.2°C	4.3°C	5.9°C	6.1°C	5.3°C	3.5°C	3.3°C
Feels Like	2.8°C	2.2°C	0.7°C	-1.5°C	-3.2°C	-2.7°C	-0.3°C	1.8°C	2.4°C	1.6°C	-1°C	0.1°C

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