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Portishead (/ ˈ p ɔːr t ɪ s h ɛ d / PORT-iss-hed) is a town [3] and civil parish in the North Somerset unitary authority area, in the county of Somerset, England. With a population of 26,366 at the 2021 Census, the town is located on the Severn Estuary opposite Cardiff and Newport in Wales . [ 4 ]
Portishead in Somerset. Portishead is a costal town in North Somerset Steeped in charm, Portishead is a friendly progressive town that fuses characterful history with modern contemporary. The second largest town in North Somerset, Portishead is nestled in the Gordano Valley, with wooded hills on one side and the coast with stunning views across ...
- Portishead Marina
- Portishead Open Air Pool
- Portishead Lake Grounds
- Battery Point
- Tyntesfield House
- Clevedon Court
- Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm
- Black Nore Lighthouse
- Oakham Treasures
- Prior’s Wood
The population of Portishead has more than doubled in the last 30 years, and continues to rise steeply as the town attracts commuters working in Bristol. One of the projects responsible for the recent population spike is the redevelopment of the town’s old deep-water docks, starting in the 1990s. This is now a 250-berth modern marina (awarded 5 Gol...
Portishead has a beach, but this isn’t used for bathing because of the high tidal range, close water traffic and dangerously strong currents. The 33-metre lido near Battery Point opened in 1962, and although it was a much-loved amenity in its first few decades, was threatened with closure in the early 2000s. The town came together though, and forme...
Next to the lido is Portishead’s main park, laid out around an artificial lake at the start of the 20th century. The Portishead Lake Grounds are skirted to the west by the Esplanade, for vistas of the estuary and the lake itself. The park is very well appointed, with pedal boats, a few amusements for smaller children, lakeside cafe, neat lawns, a r...
At the north end of Portishead is Eastwood, on a limestone ridge covered in dense broadleaf woodland. This opens out onto a strip of grass flanked by scrub swooping down to Battery Point (also known as Portishead Point). From here you can park yourself on a bench and look back at the town and over the Severn Estuary to the Welsh coastline. On the p...
The Victorian guano magnate William Gibbs bought this house, then a symmetrical Georgian mansion, in the mid-19th century and gave it the beguiling Gothic Revival redesign that greets you today. Outside the house is an endearing jumble of turreted chimneys and gables, with carvings of heraldic Medieval beasts, animals and foliate patterns. Inside G...
Another National Trust property, Clevedon Court is a Medieval manor house, the earliest parts of which date back to the early 14th century. Among the original spaces is the stunning great hall, still the largest room in the house, and the first floor chapel, which has held onto its fabulous Decorated Gothic reticulated tracery, visible on the south...
In the last 20 years this large-scale zoo has evolved from what was once a working farm a few minutes away in Wraxall. Now the largest zoo in the West of England, Noah’s Ark has children’s favourites like lions, African elephants, giraffes, tigers and white rhinos, but also stays in touch with its farming roots with animals like Tamworth pigs, alpa...
Starting from the Lake Grounds you could set off on a scenic walk west in search of this Victorian lighthouse, built by Trinity House (the 500-year-old lighthouse authority). A metallic structure painted white, the Black Nore Lighthouse was raised in 1894, guiding shipping in and out of Bristol Harbour until it was decommissioned in 2010. Architect...
This museum in nearby Portbury shows off the immense collections of a local farmer, who has been gathering vintage farm equipment, 20th-century shop paraphernalia and fashion since the 1960s. The tractor and farm museum now boasts more than 150 tractors, the oldest a Fordson dating back to 1918. This is matched with a host of oil and gas-powered fa...
Formerly on the Tyntesfield Estate, Prior’s Wood is spread over the steep limestone ridge inland from Portishead. Some of the woodland here dates back to the 17th century, as you’ll tell from the soaring sweet chestnuts, as well as gnarled oaks, hazel and lime trees. The main event in Prior’s Wood calendar falls in April and May when the enchanting...
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- StanR949. Knowle, UK6 contributions. Perfect Portishead. Having spent a couple of days In Portishead, by chance, my wife and I called into Sea rock tonight for a quick meal and how delightful the meal was.
- Susan H. Bristol 8 contributions. Beautiful Christmas lights Beautiful Portishead. Gorgeous Christmas lights worth a visit - perhaps a late afternoon visit for walk and coffee- amazing work from all the volunteers just beautiful- thank you.
- Beth S. 6 contributions. Fun experience on a sunny day. Nice big pool, my kids enjoyed it. My 3yo who is scared of water even enjoyed it for 20 mins and then really loved the shallow toddler pool.
- Debbie H. Bristol, UK3 contributions. Amazing fun. Great fun with the family, working as a team to kill zombies. Good for family or group of friends.
Apr 12, 2024 · The local's guide: Portishead. 9 min read. Apr. 12, 2024. Overlooking the Severn Estuary, just a short drive from Bristol, lies the charming coastal town of Portishead. With its rich maritime history, stunning waterfront views, and a burgeoning food scene, Portishead is the perfect destination for a day trip or a stop off along the M5 motorway.
Carnival Portishead - our famous popular carnival is always great family fun. Christmas lights - ride a Harley Davidson through (possibly) the best Christmas lights in the country. Denny Island - movies of one man's stay on this lonely rock in the middle of the Bristol Channel. The Esplanade - 100-year old esplanade and boating lake with views ...
Welcome to Portishead, a vibrant, friendly town with a healthy mix of old and new, modern and traditional and a very special community spirit. As well as sweeping views and great walks, you will find plenty to see and do from our public art trail to a variety of leisure facilities, an array of fantastic bars and restaurants to a Victorian High ...
