Towns & cities · South West England
Winterbourne
Winterbourne — village and civil parish in Gloucestershire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bristol Parkway · 2.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Winterbourne, the nearest railway station is Bristol Parkway, located 2.9 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Winterbourne is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 8,623 people. Address: BS36. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Gloucestershire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.5245°, -2.5045°.
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Protected designations
- 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
Winterbourne is a large village and civil parish in the South Gloucestershire district, in the ceremonial county of Gloucestershire, England, lying just beyond the north fringe of Bristol. The parish of Winterbourne is centred on the village and includes the neighbouring communities of Winterbourne Down, Whiteshill, Hambrook, Frenchay and Watley's End. To the north-east is the village of Frampton Cotterell and to the west lies the town of Bradley Stoke. The parish had a population of 10,250 at the 2021 census.
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Background
History
Winterbourne was recorded in the Domesday Book as Wintreborne, meaning 'Winter Stream'. The village is believed to have derived its name from the nearby Bradley Brook, as much of medieval Winterbourne was originally built up around St Michael's Church, which stands near the river. The modern village is largely built on top of a hill, with woodlands and fields encompassing its urban features. The River Frome flows through a valley between the village and nearby Frampton Cotterell, continuing on towards Frenchay, and eventually draining via Mylne's Culvert, into the tidal Bristol Avon New Cut, to the east of what is now Gaol Ferry Bridge. The Bradley Brook divides Winterbourne from Bradley…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.5245, -2.5045
- District
- South Gloucestershire
- Parish
- Winterbourne
- Postcode
- BS36
- Parliamentary constituency
- Filton and Bradley Stoke
- Population
- 8,623
- Nearest railway station
- Bristol Parkway — 2.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1215896 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Winterbourne, Gloucestershire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Michael Winterbourne2.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Huckford Viaduct
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St Michael's Church, Winterbourne
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Blue Bridge
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Bury Hill Camp
Archaeological sites · 1.6 km
Bury Hill camp, Moorend
Vineyards · 1.6 km
Bridge House Light Railway
Miniature railways · 1.7 km
Green Gables
Caravan parks · 1.8 km
Frampton Cotterell War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.1 km
village beacon
Public art & sculpture · 2.1 km
Hambrook
Villages · 2.1 km
Windmill In Garden Of Number 3
Windmills · 2.2 km
Frampton Cotterell
Villages · 2.2 km
Winterbourne is a village located in South West England with a population of 8,623. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 8,623
- Constituency
- Filton and Bradley Stoke
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Where to eat & stay near Winterbourne
Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Winterbourne?
- Winterbourne is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS36), in the parish of Winterbourne.
- What is Winterbourne?
- Winterbourne — village and civil parish in Gloucestershire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Winterbourne?
- The nearest railway station is Bristol Parkway, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS36.
- Is Winterbourne a protected site?
- Yes — Winterbourne is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Winterbourne free to visit?
- Yes, Winterbourne is free to enter.
- How do I get to Winterbourne?
- The nearest railway station is Bristol Parkway, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS36.