Welcome to Pensford

Pensford is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated on the A37 road, which connects Bristol and Shepton Mallet. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is known for its picturesque views. Pensford has a rich history, dating back to the Roman times, and has many historic buildings and landmarks that attract visitors from all over the world.

One of the most notable landmarks in Pensford is the Pensford Viaduct, which was built in 1874 and spans the River Chew. The viaduct is a Grade II listed structure and is considered to be one of the most impressive examples of Victorian engineering in the country. Another historic building in the village is the Church of St Thomas a Becket, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

Pensford is also home to a number of local businesses, including pubs, restaurants, and shops. The village has a strong sense of community and hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a popular annual carnival. With its stunning scenery, rich history, and friendly community, Pensford is a wonderful place to visit or call home.

Local Weather

Moderate rain

Temp: 10.1°C

Feels Like: 7°C

Wind: 16.3 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Pensford Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Warrick Barton	Pensford Hill Pensford Bristol Somerset BS39 4AA 1761490470 School Website
Stanton Drew Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Dieter Cook	Upper Stanton Stanton Drew Bristol BS39 4EQ 1275332820 School Website
Whitchurch Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr C Hornsby	22 Bristol Road Whitchurch Bristol BS14 0PT 1275833593 School Website
Lansdown Park Academy Academy Alternative Provision Converter Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mr Paul Todd	Stockwood Lane Stockwood Bristol BS14 8SJ 1179038071 School Website
Chew Magna Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Annie Spencer	Butham Lane Chew Magna Bristol BS40 8RQ 1275332409 School Website
Bridge Farm Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Geoff Mason	East Dundry Road Bristol Bristol BS14 0LL 1179030420 School Website
Clutton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Dan Turull	Station Road Clutton Bristol Somerset BS39 5RA 1761452510 School Website
Wansdyke Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Emily Harris	School Close Whitchurch Bristol BS14 0DU 1179030218 School Website
Woodlands Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Craig	Whittock Road Stockwood Stockwood Bristol BS14 8DQ 01173533506 School Website
Waycroft Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Tracy French	Selden Road Stockwood Stockwood Bristol BS14 8PS 01173772198 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Keynsham Station Road, Keynsham, Somerset, BS31 2BN 3.91 Miles

Parson Street Parson Street, Bedminster, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 5PU 4.99 Miles

Bedminster Fraser Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 4LU 5.16 Miles

Bristol Temple Meads Station Approach, Off Bath Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS1 6QF 5.62 Miles

Lawrence Hill Church Hill, Lawrence Hill, Bristol, Bristol, BS5 9JJ 6.06 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Highway Travel 01275 838383 21 Selden Rd, Bristol, Bristol, BS14 8PS 2.92 Miles
Rossco Private Hire 07743 182421 148 Coronation Avenue, Bristol, Bristol, BS31 2QQ 2.96 Miles
Jackos Hire 0117 986 3058 4 Donnington Walk, Bristol, Bristol, BS31 2NP 3.10 Miles
Associated Chaffuer Cars 0117 986 7844 9 Banwell Close, Bristol, Bristol, BS31 1JX 3.33 Miles
Jackos Hire Ltd 0117 986 3058 44 Rear Of Bath Hill, Bristol, Bristol, BS31 1HG 3.64 Miles
Jackos Taxi Ltd 0117 986 3058 12A High Street, Bristol, Bristol, BS31 1DQ 3.72 Miles
The Bristol Taxi Maintenance Co 01275 540406 Unit 601 Central Park, Bristol, Bristol, BS14 9BZ 3.72 Miles
A F C Taxis Ltd 0117 972 3311 5 The Parade, Bristol, Bristol, BS14 9DB 3.74 Miles
Mini B Cars 01275 545455 30 Wootton Park, Bristol, Bristol, BS14 9AQ 3.96 Miles
Keynsham Cars 0117 986 8444 Ashmead Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS31 1SX 4.13 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Publow School Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pensford Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hillcrest Estate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stanton Wick Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upper Stanton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chelwood Bridge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chelwood School Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stanton Drew Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bromley Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stanton Drew (Old Post Office) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Knowle Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Batch Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moorledge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tynings Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clutton Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Stockwood Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Hollway Road Stockwood Bristol BS14 8PT
Stockwood Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Hollway Road Stockwood Bristol BS14 8PT
Stockwood Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Hollway Road Stockwood Bristol BS14 8PT
Stockwood Medical Centre 01275 833103	Stockwood Medical Centre Hollway Road Stockwood Bristol BS14 8PT
Dr Coe Wj & Partners 0117 9869219	The Branch Surgery Severn Way Keynsham Bristol Avon BS31 2NU

Local Stores

Chew Magna
Harford Square
Chew Magna
Bristol
Somerset
BS40 8RA
01275 332492
Store Website
2.79 miles

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SPAR Gilda Parade
SPAR
14 Gilda Parade
Whitchurch
Bristol
BS14 9HY
Store Website
3.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Golden Valley Vets
40A High Street Chew Magna Somerset BS40 8PW 01275 332442 lab@goldenvalley.co.uk Website 2.94 miles

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Highcroft Veterinary Group - Keynsham Veterinary Centre
52 Charlton Park Keynsham Bristol Avon BS31 2ND 0117 986 7700 enquiries@highcroftvet.co.uk Website 3.31 miles
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Pet Drugs Online
Unit 7B Burnett Business Park Gypsy Lane, Keynsham Bristol Gloucestershire BS31 2ED 0844 800 6742 contact@petdrugsonline.co.uk Website 3.32 miles


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Highcroft Veterinary Group - Whitchurch Veterinary Hospital
615 Wells Road Whitchurch Bristol BS14 9BE 01275 832410 enquiries@highcroftvet.co.uk Website 3.42 miles
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Park Road Vets
11 Park Road Keynsham Somerset BS31 1BX 3.43 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 3.75 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Willsbridge Mill
Avon Wildlife Trust - Pretty Walk Located Next To Syston River Surrounded By Woodland With Plenty Of Bird Wildlife, Circular Walk Not 25 Mins But Can Go Different Routes For Longer. Decked Area Next To Brook (It Called A River But Not Wide And Only Max Foot Deep) To Let Your Dog Splash Around. A Cafe Has Opened Recently, Castle Cottage 44 Willsbridge Hill Willsbridge Bristol BS30 6EY 5.10 miles Parking For 4 Cars On Main Road A431.

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Conham River Park And Avon River Trail
82 Conham Hill Lancashire 5.20 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 6.01 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 6.22 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 6.38 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 6.44 miles

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Weather Forecast

Sunday	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	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.6°C	-8.8°C	-8.8°C	-11.1°C	-12°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-15.4°C	-11.3°C	-11.1°C	-15°C	-16.6°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	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-12.1°C	-11.9°C	-11.5°C	-11°C	-7.8°C	-4.2°C	0.2°C	3.6°C	4.4°C	2.5°C	0.4°C	-0.4°C
Feels Like	-17.8°C	-18.4°C	-18.8°C	-18.8°C	-15.3°C	-11.1°C	-5.8°C	-1.5°C	0°C	-1.3°C	-3.5°C	-4.8°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	-1.3°C	-1.8°C	-1.6°C	-0.8°C	0.4°C	2.5°C	5.5°C	6.7°C	6.1°C	4.2°C	2.9°C	0.6°C
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