Towns & cities · South West England
Aust
Aust — village in South Gloucestershire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pilning · 4.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Aust is located in South Gloucestershire, with the postcode BS35. The nearest railway station is Pilning, which is 4.8 km away. Entry to the area is free.
About
Aust is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 513 people. Address: BS35. Wikidata describes it as: "village in South Gloucestershire, England". Coordinates: 51.5991°, -2.6179°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Aust Cliff SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Aust is a small village in South Gloucestershire, England, about 10 miles (16 km) north of Bristol and about 28 miles (45 km) south west of Gloucester. It is located on the eastern side of the Severn estuary, close to the eastern end of the Severn Bridge which carries the M48 motorway. The village has a chapel, a church and a public house. There is a large area of farmland on the river bank, which is sometimes flooded due to the high tidal range of the Severn. Aust Cliff, above the Severn, is located about 0.5 miles (0.80 km) from the village. The civil parish of Aust includes the villages of Elberton and Littleton-upon-Severn.
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Background
Description
Aust, on the River Severn, was at one end of an ancient Roman road that led to Cirencester. Its name, Aust, may be one of the very few English place-names to be derived from the Latin Augusta.{{#tag:ref|An alternate theory is that it may be named after St Augustine's Oak, but that theory is discounted as a "weakened dative case", due to location and dates of name use. and the estate was held by Turstin FitzRolf in 1066. In 1368 the area was called Augst, "the short unmistakable form of Augusta. Historically Aust was a village and manor in the parish of Henbury.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5991, -2.6179
- District
- South Gloucestershire
- Parish
- Aust
- Postcode
- BS35
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thornbury and Yate
- Population
- 513
- Nearest railway station
- Pilning — 4.8 km
Sources
Other places nearby
Welcome To Aust
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
The Boar's Head
Historic pubs · 0.2 km
Cliff Farm
Caravan parks · 0.8 km
Aust Cliff
Mountains & hills · 0.8 km
Aust Cliff
Natural landmarks · 0.9 km
Red Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
Severn Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.8 km
Severn Road Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.1 km
Littleton-upon-Severn
Villages · 2.4 km
Lyde Rock lighthouse
Lighthouses · 2.5 km
Littleton Upon Severn Tithe stone
Memorials & monuments · 2.6 km
Chapel Rock Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 2.6 km
Aust is a village located in South Wales with a population of 513. There are N attractions listed within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 513
- Constituency
- Thornbury and Yate
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Aust
75 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Aust →
📷 5Follies · South West England
Bowl Barrow and Moot
Bowl Barrow and Moot is a folly in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Follies · South West England
Cuthbert chest tomb
Cuthbert chest tomb is a folly in the United Kingdom.
Flagship📷 5Stately homes · South West England
Old Manor
Old Manor — manor house in Aust, South Gloucestershire, England, UK.
📷 3Country parks · South West England
Old Down Country Park
Old Down Country Park — a country park in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Elberton Camp
Elberton Camp — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · South West England
Lower Hazel Manor
Lower Hazel Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Olveston War Memorial With Associated Steps And Flanking Dwarf Walls
Olveston War Memorial With Associated Steps And Flanking Dwarf Walls — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Charlie Froud and Ayman Booz Memorial
Charlie Froud and Ayman Booz Memorial — a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · South West England
Elberton Camp
Elberton Camp — a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
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📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Oldbury Camp
Oldbury Camp — a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Littleton Upon Severn Tithe stone
Littleton Upon Severn Tithe stone — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · South West England
Oldbury Camp: an Iron Age fort at Oldbury-on-Severn
Oldbury Camp: an Iron Age fort at Oldbury-on-Severn — a UK vineyard in england west midlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Villages · South West England
Oldbury-on-Severn
Oldbury-on-Severn — a village in england west midlands.
📷 5Villages · South West England
Littleton-upon-Severn
Littleton-upon-Severn — a village in england west midlands.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Titters Hill
Titters Hill — mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 51 m.
📷 4Beaches · South West England
Fossil Beach
Fossil Beach — fossil beach in Tidenham, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England.
📷 4📷 3Lighthouses · South West England
Lyde Rock lighthouse
Lyde Rock lighthouse — lighthouse in Severn Estuary.
📷 4Historic bridges · South West England
Severn Bridge
Severn Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Quarries · South West England
National Diving and Activity Centre
The National Diving and Activity Centre (NDAC), was a facility located at a large flooded quarry at Tidenham, Gloucestershire, England, near to the border with Wales at Chepstow. It was previously Day
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Start / End of Offa's dyke
Start / End of Offa's dyke — a memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Welcome To Aust
Welcome To Aust — a memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Boar's Head
The Boar's Head in Wales South, United Kingdom.
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Places to stay
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Vine Farm Caravan Park
Vine Farm Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales south.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Woodhouse Park Activity Centre
Woodhouse Park Activity Centre — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Hotels · South Wales
St Pierre Country Club
St Pierre Country Club — a hotel in wales south.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
The Wave Campsite
The Wave Campsite — a campsite in wales south.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Boar's Head
The Boar's Head in Wales South, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
Mint & Mustard
Mint & Mustard — a restaurant in wales south.
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📷 5Restaurants · South West England
Casa
Casa — a restaurant in england west midlands.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aust?
- Aust is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS35), in the parish of Aust.
- What is Aust?
- Aust — village in South Gloucestershire, England.
- How do I get to Aust?
- The nearest railway station is Pilning, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS35.
- Is Aust a protected site?
- Yes — Aust is part of the Aust Cliff SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Aust free to visit?
- Yes, Aust is free to enter.
- How do I get to Aust?
- The nearest railway station is Pilning, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS35.