Welcome to Whitchurch

Whitchurch is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated on the southern slopes of the Mendip Hills, which provide a stunning backdrop to the village. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills, fields, and woodlands. The River Yeo runs through the village, adding to its charm and character.

Whitchurch has a rich history, dating back to the Roman times. The village was an important centre for the wool trade in the Middle Ages, and many of the buildings in the village date back to this period. The village has a number of historic landmarks, including the 13th-century Church of St. Nicholas, which is a Grade I listed building. The village also has a number of traditional pubs, which offer a warm welcome to visitors.

Whitchurch is a popular destination for walkers and hikers, with a number of footpaths and trails in the surrounding countryside. The village is also home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a village shop, and a pub. The village has a strong sense of community, with a number of events and activities taking place throughout the year, including a popular annual carnival. Overall, Whitchurch is a charming and picturesque village, which offers visitors a taste of traditional English village life.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 11.4°C

Feels Like: 8.7°C

Wind: 16.3 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Woodlands Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Craig	Whittock Road Stockwood Stockwood Bristol BS14 8DQ 01173533506 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
Waycroft Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Tracy French	Selden Road Stockwood Stockwood Bristol BS14 8PS 01173772198 School Website
St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Edward Walker	Fossedale Avenue Whitchurch Whitchurch Bristol BS14 9LS 01173772050 School Website
St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Barbara Lee	Gladstone Road Hengrove Hengrove Bristol BS14 9LP 01173772373 School Website
Wansdyke Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Emily Harris	School Close Whitchurch Bristol BS14 0DU 1179030218 School Website
Perry Court E-Act Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Stephanie Moore	Great Hayles Road Hengrove Bristol BS14 0AX 1173772078 School Website
Oasis Academy John Williams Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Victoria Boomer-Clark	Petherton Road Hengrove Hengrove Bristol BS14 9BU 01275894680 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Keynsham Station Road, Keynsham, Somerset, BS31 2BN 2.71 Miles

Bedminster Fraser Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 4LU 3.05 Miles

Parson Street Parson Street, Bedminster, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 5PU 3.05 Miles

Bristol Temple Meads Station Approach, Off Bath Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS1 6QF 3.40 Miles

Lawrence Hill Church Hill, Lawrence Hill, Bristol, Bristol, BS5 9JJ 3.82 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Highway Travel 01275 838383 21 Selden Rd, Bristol, Bristol, BS14 8PS 0.79 Miles
The Bristol Taxi Maintenance Co 01275 540406 Unit 601 Central Park, Bristol, Bristol, BS14 9BZ 1.51 Miles
A F C Taxis Ltd 0117 972 3311 5 The Parade, Bristol, Bristol, BS14 9DB 1.54 Miles
Mini B Cars 01275 545455 30 Wootton Park, Bristol, Bristol, BS14 9AQ 1.72 Miles
Rossco Private Hire 07743 182421 148 Coronation Avenue, Bristol, Bristol, BS31 2QQ 1.94 Miles
Jackos Hire 0117 986 3058 4 Donnington Walk, Bristol, Bristol, BS31 2NP 2.03 Miles
Diamond Executive Cars 0117 379 0004 40 Longwood, Bristol, Bristol, BS4 4TS 2.40 Miles
Jackos Taxi Ltd 0117 986 3058 12A High Street, Bristol, Bristol, BS31 1DQ 2.52 Miles
Jackos Hire Ltd 0117 986 3058 44 Rear Of Bath Hill, Bristol, Bristol, BS31 1HG 2.58 Miles
Mike Private Hire 0117 966 6800 36 Tyning Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 5DE 2.71 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Stockwood Post Office Bs14 8Pg Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Asda Whitchurch Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wells Road / New Fosseway Road Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bishport Avenue Bs13 0Pt Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hawkfield Business Park Bs14 0Bb Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hawkfield Business Park Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Long Meadow Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Morrsons Stores Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Tesco Brislington Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Fulford Road Post Office Bs13 0Ad Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Callington Road Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Knowle Park Post Office Bs4 2Sr Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Filwood Broadway Bs4 1Lg Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crosscombe Drive Bs13 0Dr Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Emery Road Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

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
The Armada Family Practice 01275 832285	The Armada Family Pract Whitchurch H/C,Armada Rd Whitchurch,Bristol BS14 0SU

Local Stores

Stockwood
100 Holloway Road
Stockwood
Bristol
Bristol
BS14 8PG
01275 833129
Store Website
0.71 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Highcroft Veterinary Group - Whitchurch Veterinary Hospital
615 Wells Road Whitchurch Bristol BS14 9BE 01275 832410 enquiries@highcroftvet.co.uk Website 1.18 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 1.78 miles
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Companion Care (Brislington) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home 823 Bath Road Brislington Bristol Avon BS4 5NL 0117 370 7170 brislington@companioncare.co.uk Website 2.00 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 2.15 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 2.21 miles
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Park Road Vets
11 Park Road Keynsham Somerset BS31 1BX 2.36 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Conham River Park And Avon River Trail
82 Conham Hill Lancashire 3.07 miles

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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 3.69 miles Parking For 4 Cars On Main Road A431.

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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 3.86 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 4.10 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 4.56 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 4.60 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.6°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

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