Welcome to Hicks Gate

Hicks Gate is a small village located in the southeastern part of Bristol, England. It is situated on the A4 road, which connects Bristol to Bath. The village is known for its historic bridge, which was built in the 18th century and is still in use today. The bridge spans the River Avon and is a popular spot for fishing and picnicking.

Hicks Gate is also home to a number of small businesses, including a convenience store, a pub, and a few restaurants. The village is surrounded by green fields and rolling hills, making it a peaceful and picturesque place to live. There are several walking trails in the area, including one that leads to the nearby village of Keynsham.

Despite its small size, Hicks Gate has a strong sense of community. The village hosts several events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. There is also a local community center that offers a range of activities and classes for residents of all ages. Overall, Hicks Gate is a charming and welcoming village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 4.1°C

Feels Like: 0.5°C

Wind: 10.1 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Brendan's Sixth Form College Further Education Ages:16-19 Head Teacher Ms Marian Curran	Broomhill Road Brislington Bristol BS4 5RQ 1179777766 School Website
Oasis Academy Brislington Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Peter Knight	Hungerford Road Brislington Brislington Bristol BS4 5EY 01173772055 School Website
Broomhill Infant School And Childrens Centre Foundation School Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Miss Hayley Farthing	Fermaine Avenue Brislington Brislington Bristol BS4 4UY 01173534440 School Website
Broadlands Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Louise Hamilton	St Francis Road Keynsham Keynsham Somerset BS31 2DY 01179864791 School Website
Broomhill Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Melina Smith	Allison Road Brislington Brislington Bristol BS4 4NZ 01179775120 School Website
Holymead Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Kathryn Slatcher	Hollywood Road Brislington Brislington Bristol BS4 4LE 01173772381 School Website
Waycroft Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Tracy French	Selden Road Stockwood Stockwood Bristol BS14 8PS 01173772198 School Website
Christ Church Hanham C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Neil Mckellar-Turner	Memorial Road Hanham Hanham Gloucestershire BS15 3LA 01454867145 School Website
Hanham Woods Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Steve O'callaghan	Memorial Road Hanham Hanham Gloucestershire BS15 3LA 01174408900 School Website
West Town Lane Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Adrian Robbins	West Town Lane Brislington Brislington Bristol BS4 5DT 01173772295 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Keynsham Station Road, Keynsham, Somerset, BS31 2BN 1.43 Miles

Lawrence Hill Church Hill, Lawrence Hill, Bristol, Bristol, BS5 9JJ 2.69 Miles

Bristol Temple Meads Station Approach, Off Bath Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS1 6QF 2.82 Miles

Bedminster Fraser Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 4LU 3.05 Miles

Stapleton Road Stapleton Road, Easton, Bristol, Bristol, BS5 6NE 3.38 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Diamond Executive Cars 0117 379 0004 40 Longwood, Bristol, Bristol, BS4 4TS 0.63 Miles
Kingswood Taxis 0117 914 4445 153 Samuel White Rd, Bristol, Bristol, BS15 3LN 1.03 Miles
Highway Travel 01275 838383 21 Selden Rd, Bristol, Bristol, BS14 8PS 1.23 Miles
Kings Chase Taxis 0117 949 2249 120 Pearsall Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS30 9BE 1.24 Miles
Jackos Taxi Ltd 0117 986 3058 12A High Street, Bristol, Bristol, BS31 1DQ 1.35 Miles
Jackos Hire 0117 986 3058 4 Donnington Walk, Bristol, Bristol, BS31 2NP 1.44 Miles
Rossco Private Hire 07743 182421 148 Coronation Avenue, Bristol, Bristol, BS31 2QQ 1.51 Miles
Mini B Cars 01275 545455 30 Wootton Park, Bristol, Bristol, BS14 9AQ 1.52 Miles
Jackos Hire Ltd 0117 986 3058 44 Rear Of Bath Hill, Bristol, Bristol, BS31 1HG 1.56 Miles
Bath Road Taxis 0117 967 0886 61 Bath Rd, Bristol, Bristol, BS30 9DQ 1.57 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Emery Road Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Brislington Trading Estate Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Hanham Green Bs15 3Nq Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Callington Road Collection Today available until:17:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Memorial Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bristol Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tesco Brislington Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Samuel Whites Road Bs15 3Pw Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Court Farm Road Bs30 9Ae Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stockwood Post Office Bs14 8Pg Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Station Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cross St Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Keynsham Post Office Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Meadows Bs15 3Pw Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ellacombe Road Bs30 9Bn Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Stockwood Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Hollway Road Stockwood Bristol BS14 8PT
Stockwood Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Hollway Road Stockwood Bristol BS14 8PT
Stockwood Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Hollway Road Stockwood Bristol BS14 8PT
Stockwood Medical Centre 01275 833103	Stockwood Medical Centre Hollway Road Stockwood Bristol BS14 8PT
Hanham Health 0117 9352318	Hanham Surgery 33 Whittucks Road, Hanham Bristol BS15 3HY

Local Stores

Broomhill Road
68 Broomhill Road
Brislington
Bristol
Bristol
BS4 4NZ
01179 721318
shop.4704@coop.co.uk
Store Website
1.09 miles

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SPAR Queens Road
71 Queens Road
Keynsham
BS31 2NW
01179 866160
Store Website
1.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Companion Care (Brislington) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home 823 Bath Road Brislington Bristol Avon BS4 5NL 0117 370 7170 brislington@companioncare.co.uk Website 0.70 miles
Amenities
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Highcroft Veterinary Group - Brislington Veterinary Surgery
115 Wick Road Brislington Bristol Avon BS4 4HE 01179 715115 enquiries@highcroftvet.co.uk Website 1.36 miles
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Highcroft Veterinary Group - Keynsham Veterinary Centre
52 Charlton Park Keynsham Bristol Avon BS31 2ND 0117 986 7700 enquiries@highcroftvet.co.uk Website 1.41 miles
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Park Road Vets
11 Park Road Keynsham Somerset BS31 1BX 1.47 miles

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Fernlea Veterinary Clinic
12 Martins Road Bristol Avon BS15 3EW 0117 9677067 admin@fernleaorthopaedics.co.uk Website 1.51 miles
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Highcroft Veterinary Group - Whitchurch Veterinary Hospital
615 Wells Road Whitchurch Bristol BS14 9BE 01275 832410 enquiries@highcroftvet.co.uk Website 1.54 miles
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Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Conham River Park And Avon River Trail
82 Conham Hill Lancashire 1.42 miles

Location what3words stable.pokers.catch

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 1.89 miles Parking For 4 Cars On Main Road A431.

Location what3words layers.spoke.cable

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 3.54 miles

Location what3words budget.eagles.clear

Eastville Park
784 Muller Rd Bristol Lancashire BS5 6XA 3.62 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 3.86 miles

Location what3words quest.afford.crop

Purdown / Stoke Park Estate
33 Lindsay Rd Lockleaze Bristol Lancashire BS7 9NP 4.17 miles The Green Space Shown On The Map Is Misleading - The Space Fills That Entire Wedge Above The M32 Up To The Lakes.

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	6.9°C	6.1°C	4.7°C	3.4°C	2.4°C	2.7°C	5°C	12.8°C	13.6°C	10.2°C	5.5°C	3°C

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Temp	3.8°C	2.7°C	1.5°C	1.1°C	1.4°C	4.3°C	9.3°C	12.4°C	12.8°C	11.3°C	9.6°C	9.2°C
Feels Like	1.3°C	0.3°C	-1.3°C	-2.1°C	-1.1°C	2.2°C	7.6°C	11.1°C	11.8°C	10°C	7.7°C	7°C

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Temp	7.8°C	7.4°C	7.2°C	6.9°C	7.2°C	8.1°C	9.7°C	12.3°C	14.1°C	14.8°C	15°C	11.4°C
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