Welcome to Hotwells

Hotwells is a district located in the city of Bristol, England. It is situated on the southern side of the Avon Gorge, and it is known for its hot springs that were discovered in the 15th century. The district has a rich history, and it was once a popular spa town in the 18th century. Today, Hotwells is a vibrant and diverse community that offers a range of attractions and amenities for visitors and residents alike.

One of the main attractions in Hotwells is the Clifton Suspension Bridge, which spans the Avon Gorge and connects Hotwells to the Clifton district of Bristol. The bridge was designed by the famous engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel and was completed in 1864. It is a popular spot for tourists and locals alike, and it offers stunning views of the surrounding area. Another popular attraction in Hotwells is the Bristol Harbour, which is located just a short walk from the district. The harbour is home to a range of shops, restaurants, and bars, and it is a great place to relax and enjoy the scenery.

Hotwells is also home to a range of amenities, including schools, parks, and community centres. The district has a strong sense of community, and there are many local events and activities that take place throughout the year. The Hotwells and Cliftonwood Community Association is a local organisation that works to promote community engagement and improve the quality of life for residents in the area. Overall, Hotwells is a vibrant and welcoming district that offers something for everyone.

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: 4.1°C

Feels Like: 3.5°C

Wind: 2.5 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
Hotwells Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kee Jones	Hope Chapel Hill Bristol Bristol BS8 4ND 01179030044 School Website
Ashton Gate Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gareth Jones	Ashton Gate Road Bristol Bristol BS3 1SZ 01179030236 School Website
Christ Church Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Jones	Royal Park Clifton Clifton Bristol BS8 3AW 01173772830 School Website
Queen Elizabeths Hospital Other Independent School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mr Rupert Heathcote	Berkeley Place Clifton Clifton Bristol BS8 1JX 01179303040 School Website
City Of Bristol College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Richard Harris	St George's Road Anchor Road Bristol BS1 5UA 1173125000
Clifton High School Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Dr Matthew Bennett	College Road Clifton Clifton Bristol BS8 3JD 01179730201 School Website
Bristol Cathedral Choir School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Joseph Thurston	College Square Bristol Bristol BS1 5TS 01173535000 School Website
Cathedral Primary School Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Sara Yarnold	College Square Bristol Bristol BS1 5TS 01173532052 School Website
Southville Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Andy Bowman	Merrywood Road And Myrtle Street Southville Southville Bristol BS3 1EB 01173772671 School Website
Ashton Park School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Richard Uffendell	Blackmoor's Lane Bower Ashton Bristol BS3 2JL 1173772777 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Clifton Down Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 2PN 1.12 Miles

Bedminster Fraser Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 4LU 1.25 Miles

Parson Street Parson Street, Bedminster, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 5PU 1.26 Miles

Redland South Road, Redland, Bristol, Bristol, BS6 6QP 1.59 Miles

Bristol Temple Meads Station Approach, Off Bath Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS1 6QF 1.65 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
National Car 0117 912 8002 The Triangle, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1EH 0.55 Miles
Anthony B Blackmore Chauffeurs 07950 321570 Office 9, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1ES 0.63 Miles
Clifton Triangle Taxis 0117 929 7777 24 Park Row, Bristol, Bristol, BS1 5LJ 0.82 Miles
Club Cars 0117 966 6633 Bristol, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 1HJ 0.87 Miles
V Cars 0117 925 2626 Longbrook House, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 2HT 0.87 Miles
V Cars Bristol 0117 963 1818 Longbrook House/4A Ashton Vale Rd, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 2HT 0.87 Miles
Davisons Chauffeur Driven Services 0117 966 3268 Southville Lodge, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 1DJ 0.88 Miles
Transcab 0117 963 2244 Unit 2B/Longbrook Trading Est/Ashton Vale Rd, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 2HW 0.90 Miles
Bristol Airport Taxi Transfers 07986 369375 47 Sion Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 3BD 0.91 Miles
Bristol Streamline Black And White Taxis 0117 926 4001 Wapping Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS1 4RW 0.95 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Hotwells Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clifton Vale Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hotwells Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Granby Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Regent Street Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Royal York Crescent Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Caledonia Place Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Mall Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
York Place Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Clifton Down Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Mall Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lansdown Place Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Richmond Terrace Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashton Park Bs3 2Eg Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Pembroke Road Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	School House College Road Clifton Bristol City Of Bristol BS8 3JH
Gaywood House (Bridge View Medical)	North Street Bedminster Bristol Avon BS3 3AZ
Bridge View Medical 0117 9669724	The Southville Surgery 67 Coronation Road Southville, Bristol BS3 1AS
Pembroke Road Surgery 0117 9733790	Pembroke Road Surgery 111 Pembroke Rd, Clifton Bristol BS8 3EU
Pembroke Road Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	111 Pembroke Road Clifton Bristol BS8 3EU

Local Stores

Clifton
Princess Victoria Street
Clifton Village
Bristol
Bristol
BS8 4BX
01179 730963
Store Website
0.35 miles

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SPAR Hotwells Road
SPAR
181b Hotwells Road
Bristol
BS8 4SA
01179 276251
Store Website
0.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Clifton Veterinary Practice
28 St Paul'S Road Clifton Bristol Gloucestershire BS8 1LR 01179 739205 james@fouque.freeserve.co.uk 0.78 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 0.86 miles
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Vet Dept Bristol Zoo Gardens
Veterinary Department Bristol Zoo Gardens Guthrie Road Bristol Avon BS8 3HA 0117 974 7339 0.98 miles
Amenities Referrals only
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Vets Now (Bristol)
32 - 34 Zetland Road Redland Bristol Avon BS6 7AB 0117 971 3111 bristolclinic@vets-now.com Website 1.73 miles

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Zetland Veterinary Hospital
32 Zetland Road Bristol Gloucestershire BS6 7AB 0117 944 5111 enquiries@zetlandvets.co.uk Website 1.73 miles
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Bristol A.R.C. Clinic
48 Albert Road St Philips Bristol Gloucestershire BS2 0XA 0117 972 4567 info@bristolarc.org.uk Website 1.83 miles

Animals Treated
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Emergency service operating - call normal number for details
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Local Dog Walks

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 0.64 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 0.77 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 0.84 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 0.90 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 0.91 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 1.52 miles Ashton Court Is Around 2-Miles Outside Of The City Of Bristol. The Main Entrance Is Off The A369 Portishead Road.

Weather Forecast

Wednesday	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	4.8°C	4.3°C	3.1°C	2.2°C	1.6°C	6.3°C	12.9°C	17.2°C	18.1°C	12.8°C	10.8°C	9.1°C
Feels Like	2.4°C	1.8°C	0.4°C	-0.7°C	-1.3°C	4.2°C	12.1°C	17°C	18°C	13.9°C	9°C	6.7°C

Thursday	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	Overcast	Light rain	Overcast	Overcast	Light rain shower	Overcast	Light rain shower	Light rain
Temp	8.2°C	8.1°C	8.2°C	8.7°C	8.4°C	9.1°C	11.7°C	12.9°C	14.3°C	15°C	15.3°C	15.6°C
Feels Like	5.6°C	5.6°C	6°C	6.4°C	6°C	6.9°C	9.8°C	10.8°C	12.3°C	14.5°C	15.2°C	15.6°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

	Light rain	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	14.7°C	10.8°C	7.6°C	6.3°C	5.7°C	5.8°C	6.5°C	7°C	6.9°C	6.3°C	5.4°C	10°C
Feels Like	13.8°C	8.3°C	4.4°C	3.2°C	3°C	3.5°C	4.6°C	5.2°C	4.9°C	4.1°C	3°C	8.3°C

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