Welcome to Abbots Leigh

Abbots Leigh is a small village located in the North Somerset district of Somerset, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Avon and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its stunning views of the Avon Gorge and the Clifton Suspension Bridge, which is located just a few miles away. Abbots Leigh is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the natural beauty of the area and to explore the many historic sites and attractions that are located nearby.

One of the most popular attractions in Abbots Leigh is the Church of St. Mary the Virgin. This beautiful church dates back to the 12th century and is known for its stunning architecture and intricate carvings. The church is also home to a number of historic artifacts, including a 14th-century font and a 15th-century pulpit. Visitors to the church can take a guided tour and learn about the history of the building and the people who have worshipped there over the centuries.

Another popular attraction in Abbots Leigh is the Leigh Woods National Nature Reserve. This beautiful nature reserve is located just a few miles from the village and is home to a wide variety of wildlife and plant species. Visitors to the reserve can enjoy hiking and cycling trails, as well as birdwatching and nature walks. The reserve is also home to a number of historic sites, including the Iron Age hill fort of Stokeleigh Camp and the remains of a Roman villa.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 4.3°C

Feels Like: -1.4°C

Wind: 23 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Katherines School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Justin Humphreys	Ham Green Pill Pill Somerset BS20 0HU 01275373737 School Website
Clifton College Other Independent School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Dr Tim Green	32 College Road Clifton Clifton Bristol BS8 3JH 01173157000 School Website
Sea Mills Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Sian Randall	Riverleaze Sea Mills Sea Mills Bristol BS9 2HL 01179030088 School Website
Crockerne Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Headteacher Susan Elliott	Westward Drive Pill Bristol BS20 0JP 1275372659 School Website
Clifton High School Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Dr Matthew Bennett	College Road Clifton Clifton Bristol BS8 3JD 01179730201 School Website
Hotwells Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kee Jones	Hope Chapel Hill Bristol Bristol BS8 4ND 01179030044 School Website
Belgrave School Other Independent Special School Ages:6-16 Head Teacher Mrs Jonathan Skinner	10 Upper Belgrave Road Clifton Clifton Bristol BS8 2XH 01179743133 School Website
Stoke Bishop Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs David Forrester	Cedar Park Stoke Bishop Stoke Bishop Bristol BS9 1BW 01173772173 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
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
Sea Mills Sea Mills Lane, Sea Mills, Bristol, Bristol, BS9 1SU 1.26 Miles

Shirehampton Station Road, Shirehampton, Bristol, Bristol, BS11 9XA 1.84 Miles

Clifton Down Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 2PN 2.14 Miles

Redland South Road, Redland, Bristol, Bristol, BS6 6QP 2.68 Miles

Parson Street Parson Street, Bedminster, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 5PU 2.99 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Bristol Airport Cars 0800 824 7033 12 Ivywell Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS9 1NY 1.35 Miles
B Cars Of Long Ashton 0117 941 3345 Long Ashton Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS41 9JQ 1.83 Miles
Transcab 0117 963 2244 Unit 2B/Longbrook Trading Est/Ashton Vale Rd, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 2HW 2.08 Miles
V Cars 0117 925 2626 Longbrook House, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 2HT 2.12 Miles
V Cars Bristol 0117 963 1818 Longbrook House/4A Ashton Vale Rd, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 2HT 2.12 Miles
National Car 0117 912 8002 The Triangle, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1EH 2.17 Miles
Anthony B Blackmore Chauffeurs 07950 321570 Office 9, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1ES 2.22 Miles
A1 Taxis 0117 925 1111 148 Saint Michael's Hill, Bristol, Bristol, BS2 8DA 2.43 Miles
City Link Taxis 0117 925 1111 148 Saint Michael's Hill, Bristol, Bristol, BS2 8DA 2.43 Miles
Clifton Triangle Taxis 0117 929 7777 24 Park Row, Bristol, Bristol, BS1 5LJ 2.54 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Abbots Leigh Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dennyview Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Glen Ave Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blackmore Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Valley Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Martcombe Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leigh Woods (Church Road) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sea Walls Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nightingale Valley Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ham Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Anchor Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Sneyd Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Suspension Bridge (North Rd) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sea Mills Station Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sneyd Park / The Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Helios Medical Centre 0117 9626060	Helios Medical Centre 17 Stoke Hill Stoke Bishop Bristol BS9 1JN
Pembroke Road Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	School House College Road Clifton Bristol City Of Bristol BS8 3JH
Sea Mills Surgery 0117 9681182	Sea Mills Surgery 2 Riverleaze, Sea Mills Bristol BS9 2HL
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

Stoke Bishop
5 Druid Hill
Stoke Bishop
Bristol
Bristol
BS9 1EW
Store Website
1.75 miles

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SPAR Station Road, Pill
Coronation House
Station Rd
Pill
Bristol
BS20 0AW
01275 373967
Store Website
1.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Community Vets
Unit 6 Markham Farm Martcombe Road Easton-In-Gordano Bristol North Somerset BS20 0QQ 01275 373086 communityvets@gmail.com Website 1.44 miles

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Vet Dept Bristol Zoo Gardens
Veterinary Department Bristol Zoo Gardens Guthrie Road Bristol Avon BS8 3HA 0117 974 7339 1.61 miles
Amenities Referrals only
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Vale Vets
6 Bank Place Pill Bristol North Somerset BS20 0AH 01275 372448 Website 1.67 miles

Animals Treated
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Zetland Veterinary Group - Stoke Bishop Veterinary Centre
88 Shirehampton Road Bristol Gloucestershire BS9 2DR 01179 683706 enquiries@zetlandvets.co.uk Website 1.91 miles
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Highcroft Veterinary Group - Shirehampton Village Vets
1 The Parade Shirehampton Bristol Avon BS11 9TS 0117 246 0461 enquiries@highcroftvet.co.uk Website 1.98 miles
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Bristol Veterinary Acupuncture
26 Keedwell Hill Long Ashton Bristol BS41 9DR info@bristolveterinaryacupuncture.co.uk Website 2.11 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 1.19 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 1.46 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 1.48 miles Ashton Court Is Around 2-Miles Outside Of The City Of Bristol. The Main Entrance Is Off The A369 Portishead Road.

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 1.52 miles

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Kings Weston Bristol
Can Stick To The Paths Or Go Off Into Woods For A More Adventurous Route And Fun For Your Dog 7 Southside Cl Bristol Lancashire BS9 2QY 2.36 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 2.40 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-2.5°C	-2.8°C	-2.6°C	-2.5°C	-2.4°C	0.5°C	3°C	5.7°C	5.7°C	3°C	1.8°C	1.3°C
Feels Like	-5.4°C	-6°C	-6.3°C	-6.5°C	-6.9°C	-4.2°C	-1.3°C	1.9°C	2.1°C	-1.1°C	-3°C	-3.9°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	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Mist	Fog
Temp	0.9°C	1.3°C	1.8°C	2.3°C	2.8°C	3.3°C	3.8°C	4.6°C	5°C	4.9°C	4.6°C	5.4°C
Feels Like	-4.3°C	-3.8°C	-3.1°C	-2.6°C	-1.9°C	-1.1°C	-0.3°C	1°C	2°C	2.7°C	3.4°C	4.3°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	4.5°C	3.8°C	3.4°C	3.1°C	2.8°C	2.9°C	3.2°C	3.4°C	3.4°C	3°C	2.6°C	3.3°C
Feels Like	4°C	2.8°C	1.6°C	0.9°C	0.3°C	0.2°C	0.8°C	1.1°C	0.9°C	0.4°C	0.1°C	1.9°C

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