Welcome to Awkley

Awkley is a small village located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. It is situated near the River Severn and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. Awkley is a popular destination for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the natural beauty of the English countryside.

The village of Awkley has a rich history that dates back to the Roman era. The area was once a thriving agricultural community, and many of the buildings in the village date back to the 17th and 18th centuries. Today, Awkley is a popular destination for tourists who want to explore the historic buildings and learn more about the village's fascinating past. The village is also home to a number of local businesses, including a pub, a post office, and a small grocery store.

One of the main attractions in Awkley is the River Severn, which runs through the village. The river is a popular spot for fishing, boating, and other water-based activities. There are also several walking trails in the area that offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an outdoor adventure, Awkley is the perfect destination for anyone who wants to experience the beauty of rural England.

Local Schools

School	Details
Oasis Academy Marksbury Road Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Clare Robinson	Marksbury Road Bedminster Bristol BS3 5JL 01173126500 School Website
Victoria Park Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Nicholas Bailey	Atlas Road Bedminster Bristol BS3 4QS 1179030343 School Website
Parson Street Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Laurie Munro	Bedminster Road Bedminster Bedminster Bristol BS3 5NR 01179030226 School Website
Oasis Academy Connaught Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher George Franks	Melvin Square Knowle West Bristol Bristol BS4 1NH 01275894590 School Website
St Mary Redcliffe Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Kevin Fry	Windmill Close Windmill Hill Bristol BS3 4DP 1173534760 School Website
Compass Point Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Linda Brown	South Street Bedminster Bristol BS3 3AU 1173772340 School Website
Holy Cross Rc Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Kingston	Dean Lane Bedminster Bedminster Bristol BS3 1DB 01173772199 School Website
Lpw Independent School Other Independent School Ages:14-16 Head Teacher Headteacher Dan Carter	Lpw House Princess Street Bedminster Bristol BS3 4AG 7824550654 School Website
Knowle West Early Years Centre La Nursery School Ages:3-4 Head Teacher Jenny Mcdonald	Leinster Avenue Knowle Knowle Bristol BS4 1NN 0 79030214
Knowle Dge Academy Academy Special Converter Ages:5-19 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Lee-Wells	Leinster Avenue Knowle Bristol BS4 1NN 1173708030 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bedminster Fraser Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 4LU 0.36 Miles

Parson Street Parson Street, Bedminster, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 5PU 0.57 Miles

Bristol Temple Meads Station Approach, Off Bath Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS1 6QF 1.22 Miles

Lawrence Hill Church Hill, Lawrence Hill, Bristol, Bristol, BS5 9JJ 2.14 Miles

Clifton Down Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 2PN 2.21 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Roger's Taxis 0117 953 3855 Whitehouse Lane, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 4DN 0.39 Miles
South Bristol Taxis 0117 963 2000 80 West Street, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 3LL 0.47 Miles
Mike Private Hire 0117 966 6800 36 Tyning Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 5DE 0.57 Miles
Bristol Airport Taxi Transfers 07986 369375 47 Sion Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 3BD 0.59 Miles
Club Cars 0117 966 6633 Bristol, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 1HJ 0.63 Miles
Yellow Cabs 0117 923 1515 36 Bedminster Parade, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 4HS 0.64 Miles
Davisons Chauffeur Driven Services 0117 966 3268 Southville Lodge, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 1DJ 0.74 Miles
Bristol Streamline Black And White Taxis 0117 926 4001 Wapping Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS1 4RW 0.90 Miles
Taxi Meter Services 0117 977 0677 Unit 1/Essex Buildings/Stanley Hill, Bristol, Bristol, BS4 3BA 0.94 Miles
Bedminster Down Taxis 0117 953 2828 Avon, Bristol, Bristol, BS13 7JJ 0.98 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cotswold Road Bs3 4Pd Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marksbury Road Bs3 5Ju Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Paultow Road Bs3 4Pt Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clinton Road Bs3 5Pd Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Somerset Terrace Bs3 4Lf Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Raymend Road Bs3 4Qh Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Street Bs3 3Lr Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bedminster Po Box Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Parson St/Vale Lane Bs3 5Qh Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Victoria Park Post Office Bs3 5Ag Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Chessel Street Bs3 3Ds Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Melvin Square Post Office Bs4 1Lz Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Whitehouse Street Bs3 4Dp Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leinster Avenue Bs4 1Nl Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Melville Terrace Bs3 1Eu Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Marksbury Road Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Marksbury Road Bedminster Bristol City Of Bristol BS3 5JL
Marksbury Road Surgery	Marksbury Road Bedminster Bristol Avon BS3 5JL
Marksbury Road Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Marksbury Road Bedminster Bristol City Of Bristol BS3 5JL
Knowle West Healthy Living Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Knowle West Health Park Downton Road Knowle Bristol BS4 1WH
The Merrywood Practice 0117 9449750	The Merrywood Practice William Budd Health Ctr. Downton Road Knowle, Bristol BS4 1WH

Local Stores

Bedminster - North Street
206-208 North Street
Bedminster
Bristol
Bristol
BS3 1EN
01179 639517
Store Website
0.82 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Highcroft Veterinary Group - Ashton Veterinary Surgery
15 Duckmoor Road Ashton Bristol Avon BS3 2DD 0117 953 0707 Ashton@highcroftvet.co.uk Website 0.89 miles
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Avon Lodge Veterinary Group
283 Wells Road Bristol Gloucestershire BS4 2PP 0117 977 3230 enquiries@avonlodgevets.com Website 1.09 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 1.09 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 1.14 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 1.32 miles

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Avon Lodge Veterinary Group
40 Church Road Bishopsworth Bristol Gloucestershire BS13 8JW 0117 964 0113 enquiries@avonlodgevets.com Website 1.58 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 1.23 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 1.40 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 1.99 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 2.00 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 2.18 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 2.49 miles Ashton Court Is Around 2-Miles Outside Of The City Of Bristol. The Main Entrance Is Off The A369 Portishead Road.

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