Shirehampton
Is it possible to live on the edge of a city and yet still feel part of a village community? The residents of Shirehampton, near Bristol like to think so - just as they have done for the past few hundred years.
Separated from the capital of the West Country by the length of the Avon Gorge, the community retains its village feel, while still being a perfect location for reaching all parts of the city and its work environment. Within easy reach of all the main motorway junctions in the area, including the new M4 Second Severn Bridge crossing, the village looks across the River Avon towards the green fields of North Somerset and, from Penpole Point, to the far hills of South Wales.
Shirehampton is well-served with Churches, schools, shops and pubs. It has good bus and train links to the centre of Bristol. There is a wide range of community activities, listed on Shire on the Web.
There are a number of beautiful parks and interesting antiquities nearby. These include Blaise Castle Estate, Kingsweston Roman Villa, and Blaise Castle House Museum.
Courtesy of www.shire.org.uk
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