A bit about Avonmouth, Bristol

History of Avonmouth

The development of Avonmouth began in 1860, with the creation of a landing spot built at the mouth of the River Avon, hence the port’s name. A small village was created to serve the docks and opened in 1877, before expanding as more railway connections were added to the docks. A major expansion of the docks took place in the early 1900s and Avonmouth became the main centre of the Port of Bristol. 

Avonmouth’s first church was built in 1934 but was bombed during the Bristol Blitz in 1941. One of the most famous people to hail from Avonmouth is comedian, actor and writer Lee Evans.

Location and Travel

Avonmouth is three miles east of Portishead, five miles northwest of Bristol and 21 miles east of Cardiff. It has its own railway station, in Gloucester Road, with trains running to Severn Beach and Bristol Temple Meads, the latter of which is just nine miles away. 

Avonmouth has four bus routes which serve 18 bus stops, while the nearest airport is Bristol which is 14km away. Bristol Cruise Terminal is located in St Andrew’s Road, Avonmouth. The Avonmouth Bridge on the M5 connects the area to Somerset, while the M49 connects it with Wales. The A403 links Avonmouth to the Severn Bridge and the M48. Avonmouth has easy links to Bristol city centre thanks to The Portway, which is part of the A4.

Local Amenities

Avonmouth Village is served by a Community Centre, in Avonmouth Road, which is also home to the area’s library, while a triangular park, created in 1905 as part of the area’s development, stands off St Andrew’s Road. 

Avonbridge Trading Estate is at the heart of Avonmouth, close to junction 18a of the M5 and directly off The Portway, which links to Bristol City Centre. There is another main trading estate situated off Dean Road. Avonmouth Sewage Works Nature Reserve is run by Wessex Water and is home to many different bird species and the grey crested newt.

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