Welcome to Horfield

Horfield is a suburb located in the northern part of Bristol, England. It is a vibrant and diverse community that is home to a mix of families, students, and young professionals. The area is well-connected to the rest of the city, with excellent transport links to the city center and beyond. Horfield is also known for its green spaces, including the popular Horfield Common, which is a great place for a picnic or a game of football.

One of the main attractions of Horfield is its thriving high street, which is home to a range of independent shops, cafes, and restaurants. From artisan bakeries to vintage clothing stores, there is something for everyone in this bustling part of town. The area is also home to several supermarkets, making it easy to stock up on groceries and household essentials. For those who enjoy a night out, there are plenty of pubs and bars to choose from, including the famous Gloucester Road, which is just a short walk away.

Horfield is a great place to live for those who enjoy an active lifestyle. The area is home to several sports clubs, including the Bristol Rovers Football Club and the Bristol Flyers Basketball Club. There are also several gyms and fitness centers in the area, as well as plenty of green spaces for jogging, cycling, and walking. Overall, Horfield is a vibrant and welcoming community that offers something for everyone, whether you are a student, a young professional, or a family looking for a great place to call home.

Local Schools

School	Details
Filton Avenue Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Dan Rodeck	Lockleaze Road Horfield Horfield Bristol BS7 9RP 01179030302 School Website
Ashley Down Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Amy Sood	Downend Road Horfield Horfield Bristol BS7 9PD 01173772637 School Website
Filton Avenue Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Woodfield	Blakeney Road Horfield Horfield Bristol BS7 0DL 01173772680 School Website
Brunel Field Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Don Collins	Arthur Milton Street Bristol Bristol BS7 9JT 01173532471 School Website
Stoke Park Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Lambert	Brangwyn Grove Lockleaze Bristol BS7 9BY 1173772840 School Website
Trinity Academy Free Schools Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Eiron Bailey	Romney Avenue Lockleaze Bristol BS7 9BY 1174509379 School Website
Horfield Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rae Harris	Bishop Manor Road Westbury-On-Trym Bristol Bristol BS10 5BD 01179030041 School Website
Upper Horfield Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Tim Seddon	Sheridan Road Horfield Horfield Bristol BS7 0PU 01179031281 School Website
Bishop Road Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Gillian Powe	Bishop Road Bishopston Bishopston Bristol BS7 8LS 01179030483 School Website
Orchard School Bristol Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Dr Julia Hinchliffe	Filton Road Horfield Horfield Bristol BS7 0XZ 01173772000 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Montpelier Station Road, Montpelier, Bristol, Bristol, BS6 5EE 1.44 Miles

Stapleton Road Stapleton Road, Easton, Bristol, Bristol, BS5 6NE 1.49 Miles

Redland South Road, Redland, Bristol, Bristol, BS6 6QP 1.54 Miles

Filton Abbey Wood Station Road, Filton, Bristol, Bristol, BS34 7JW 1.55 Miles

Clifton Down Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 2PN 2.05 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Brunel-Abba Cars 0117 924 7247 435 Gloucester Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS7 8TZ 0.30 Miles
1-2-1 Taxis 07812 499713 12 Bishop Rd, Bristol, Bristol, BS7 8LT 0.88 Miles
Fast Track Taxis 0117 965 8500 45 Barkleys Hill, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 1AD 1.07 Miles
Bristol A1 Cars 0117 942 0000 36A Gloucester Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS7 8AR 1.18 Miles
Z Cars 0117 950 9444 Unit 5A/Greenway Centre/Doncaster Rd, Bristol, Bristol, BS10 5PY 1.39 Miles
Abicars 07792 444492 Fishponds Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS5 6SA 1.46 Miles
Spirit Taxis 0117 373 1111 138 Gloucester Rd North, Bristol, Bristol, BS34 7BQ 1.49 Miles
Bristol Taxis 0117 944 4666 204A Cheltenham Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS6 5QZ 1.49 Miles
Envoy Cars 0800 211 8020 60 Westbury Hill, Bristol, Bristol, BS9 3UJ 1.61 Miles
Dads Cabs 0117 935 0044 138 Grosvenor Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS2 8YA 1.65 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Horfield Mpso Bs7 8Pf Collection Today available until:11:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Tesco Stores Collection Today available until:10:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lockleaze Post Office Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Filton Ave Post Office Collection Today available until:12:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Gloucester Road Post Office Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Henleaze Post Office Collection Today available until:11:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Henleaze Post Office Collection Today available until:11:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Tesco Eastgate Centre Collection Today available until:12:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Mina Road Post Bs2 9Xw Collection Today available until:11:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Pen Park Road Bs10 6Ju Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Greystoke Ave Post Office Bs10 6At Collection Today available until:11:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
North Delivery Office Collection Today available until:15:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Easton Post Office Collection Today available until:12:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Dunmail Road Bs10 6Hh Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road Bs34 7Nb Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Horfield Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Lockleaze Road Bristol BS7 9RR
Horfield Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Lockleaze Road Bristol BS7 9RR
Horfield Hc 0117 9695391	Horfield Health Centre Lockleaze Road, Horfield Bristol BS7 9RR
Gloucester Road Medical Centre 0117 9497774	Gloucester Rd Medical Ctr 1A Church Road, Horfield Bristol BS7 8SA
Stoma Prescribing Service (Nbt) 0117 4140250	Stomadeptgate26level3 Southmead Hosp,S/Mead Rd Bristol BS10 5NB

Local Stores

Ashley Down
335 Gloucester Road
Horfield
Bristol
Bristol
BS7 8PE
01179 244573
shop.9491@coop.co.uk
Store Website
0.51 miles

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SPAR - Filton
538 - 540 Filton Avenue
Horfield
Bristol
BS7 0QG
01179 699830
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Animal Health Centre
358 Gloucester Road Horfield Bristol Gloucestershire BS7 8TP 0117 924 7832 nicky@animalhealthcentre.org Website 0.42 miles
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Bishopston Vets4pets Ltd
275 Gloucester Road Bishopston Bristol Gloucestershire BS7 8NY 01179 424243 Website 0.71 miles
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The Grove Veterinary Centre
2 Russell Grove Henleaze Bristol BS6 7UE Info@thegrovevet.com Website 1.15 miles

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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 1.18 miles
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Vets Now (Bristol)
32 - 34 Zetland Road Redland Bristol Avon BS6 7AB 0117 971 3111 bristolclinic@vets-now.com Website 1.41 miles

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Zetland Veterinary Hospital
32 Zetland Road Bristol Gloucestershire BS6 7AB 0117 944 5111 enquiries@zetlandvets.co.uk Website 1.41 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Purdown / Stoke Park Estate
33 Lindsay Rd Lockleaze Bristol Lancashire BS7 9NP 0.73 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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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 0.82 miles

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Eastville Park
784 Muller Rd Bristol Lancashire BS5 6XA 1.39 miles

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Oldbury Court Estate
Frome Valley Walkway Bristol Lancashire BS16 1HR 2.22 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.

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Blaise Castle Estate
Blaise Castle House Henbury Rd Bristol Lancashire BS10 7QS 2.53 miles

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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 2.61 miles

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