Welcome to Downend

Downend is a suburban area located in the South Gloucestershire district of Gloucestershire, England. It is situated approximately 4 miles northeast of Bristol city centre and is bordered by the areas of Staple Hill, Frenchay, and Mangotsfield. Downend is a popular residential area due to its proximity to Bristol and its excellent transport links, including the M32 motorway and the Bristol to Bath cycle path.

The area has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. Downend was once a small village, but it has grown significantly over the years and is now a thriving community with a range of amenities. The area is home to several schools, including Downend School, which is a large comprehensive school with over 1,500 students. There are also several parks and green spaces in the area, including King George V Playing Fields and Badminton Road Playing Fields.

Downend has a vibrant community spirit, with a range of local events and activities taking place throughout the year. The Downend and Bromley Heath Parish Council organises a range of events, including the annual Downend Fireworks display and the Downend Christmas lights switch-on. The area also has a range of shops, cafes, and restaurants, including the popular Coffee#1 and the Downend Fish Bar. Overall, Downend is a fantastic place to live, with a great community spirit, excellent transport links, and a range of amenities.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 8°C

Feels Like: 4.7°C

Wind: 13.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Redcliffe Childrens Centre And Maintained Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Ms Samuel Williams	Spencer House Ship Lane Redcliffe Bristol Bristol BS1 6RR 01179030334 School Website
St Mary Redcliffe And Temple School Voluntary Aided School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Del Planter	Somerset Square Bristol Bristol BS1 6RT 01173772100 School Website
Cathedral Primary School Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Sara Yarnold	College Square Bristol Bristol BS1 5TS 01173532052 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
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
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
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
City Of Bristol College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Richard Harris	St George's Road Anchor Road Bristol BS1 5UA 1173125000
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
Willow Park Cofe Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Chris Larke-Phillips	Park Lane St Michael's Hill BS2 8BE 1179030434 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bristol Temple Meads Station Approach, Off Bath Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS1 6QF 0.55 Miles

Bedminster Fraser Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 4LU 0.60 Miles

Parson Street Parson Street, Bedminster, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 5PU 1.24 Miles

Clifton Down Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 2PN 1.36 Miles

Montpelier Station Road, Montpelier, Bristol, Bristol, BS6 5EE 1.38 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Bristol Streamline Black And White Taxis 0117 926 4001 Wapping Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS1 4RW 0.19 Miles
Yellow Cabs 0117 923 1515 36 Bedminster Parade, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 4HS 0.32 Miles
Davisons Chauffeur Driven Services 0117 966 3268 Southville Lodge, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 1DJ 0.40 Miles
Clifton Triangle Taxis 0117 929 7777 24 Park Row, Bristol, Bristol, BS1 5LJ 0.56 Miles
Roger's Taxis 0117 953 3855 Whitehouse Lane, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 4DN 0.57 Miles
Cars Division 0117 917 5655 Lower Castle Street, Bristol, Bristol, BS1 3AG 0.64 Miles
Aa Taxis 0117 955 5000 5 Lawford Street, Bristol, Bristol, BS2 0DH 0.75 Miles
Club Cars 0117 966 6633 Bristol, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 1HJ 0.79 Miles
Mike Private Hire 0117 966 6800 36 Tyning Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 5DE 0.82 Miles
Bristol Airport Taxi Transfers 07986 369375 47 Sion Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 3BD 0.84 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Guinea Street Bs1 6Sx Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Redcliffe Hill Bs1 6Tb Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Prince Street Bs1 4Qf Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Somerset Square Bs1 6Pq Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Pauls Church Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bedminster Parade Mspo Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:13:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
St Thomas Street Bs1 6Aa Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Nicholas Church Bs1 Qz Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Baldwin Street Bs1 1Rg Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Augustines Parade Bs1 4Ut Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Augustines Parade Bs1 4Ut Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cumberland Road Bs1 5Ln Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitehouse Street Bs3 4Dp Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
College Green B Bs1 5Tb Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
College Green Bsbs1 5Tb Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bs1 (Bridge View Medical)	Favell House Crow Lane Bristol Avon BS1 1DQ
Bedminster Family Practice 0117 9663149	Bedminster Family Pract Regent Road, Bedminster Bristol BS3 4AT
Bridge View Medical 0117 9669724	The Southville Surgery 67 Coronation Road Southville, Bristol BS3 1AS
Broadmead Medical Centre 0117 9549828	Broadmead Medical Centre 59 Broadmead Bristol BS1 3EA
Malago (Bridge View Medical)	40 St. Johns Road Bedminster Bristol Avon BS3 4JE

Local Stores

Bristol - Redcliffe Street
The Square
Redcliffe Street
Bristol
Bristol
BS1 6LT
01179 450018
Store Website
0.21 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Bristol A.R.C. Clinic
48 Albert Road St Philips Bristol Gloucestershire BS2 0XA 0117 972 4567 info@bristolarc.org.uk Website 0.72 miles

Animals Treated
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Clifton Veterinary Practice
28 St Paul'S Road Clifton Bristol Gloucestershire BS8 1LR 01179 739205 james@fouque.freeserve.co.uk 1.08 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 1.19 miles
Amenities
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Avon Lodge Veterinary Group
283 Wells Road Bristol Gloucestershire BS4 2PP 0117 977 3230 enquiries@avonlodgevets.com Website 1.30 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 1.50 miles

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Zetland Veterinary Hospital
32 Zetland Road Bristol Gloucestershire BS6 7AB 0117 944 5111 enquiries@zetlandvets.co.uk Website 1.50 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 0.34 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 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 1.88 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 1.91 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 1.95 miles

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Conham River Park And Avon River Trail
82 Conham Hill Lancashire 2.44 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.9°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

Monday	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	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Cloudy
Temp	-2.8°C	-2°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	6°C	2.5°C
Feels Like	-6.8°C	-5.8°C	-5.6°C	-5.8°C	-4.8°C	-2.7°C	0°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	3°C	-1°C

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