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The Great Britain Guide

Museums · South West England

Glenside, Bristol

In or near Stoke Gifford.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

Glenside campus is the home of the Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), in Bristol. It is located on Blackberry Hill in the suburb of Fishpond

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Ashley Down · 2.6 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Glenside campus is the home of the Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), in Bristol. It is located on Blackberry Hill in the suburb of Fishponds. Its clocktower is a prominent landmark, visible from the M32 motorway. Several of the buildings on the site are Grade II listed.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Glenside campus is the home of the Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), in Bristol. It is located on Blackberry Hill in the suburb of Fishponds. Its clocktower is a prominent landmark, visible from the M32 motorway. Several of the buildings on the site are Grade II listed.

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Coordinates
51.4849, -2.5407
Parish
Bristol, City of, unparished area
Postcode
BS16 2NZ
Parliamentary constituency
Bristol North East
Established
1861
Nearest railway station
Ashley Down2.6 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Glenside, Bristol?
Glenside, Bristol is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS16 2NZ), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
What is Glenside, Bristol?
Glenside campus is the home of the Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), in Bristol. It is located on Blackberry Hill in the suburb of Fishpond
How do I get to Glenside, Bristol?
The nearest railway station is Ashley Down, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS16 2NZ.
When was Glenside, Bristol built?
Built or established in 1861.
Is Glenside, Bristol a protected site?
Yes — Glenside, Bristol is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Glenside, Bristol?
The nearest railway station is Ashley Down, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS16 2NZ.