Difference between revisions of "Winterbourne Down, Gloucestershire"
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| − | '''Winterbourne Down''' is a village in [[Gloucestershire]], | + | '''Winterbourne Down''' is a village in [[Gloucestershire]], located beyond the north-eastern outskirts of [[Bristol]], and conjoined physically to [[Winterbourne, Gloucestershire|Winterbourne]]. At the southern edge of the village runs the A4174 'Avon Ring Road'. |
| − | The [[Frome Valley Walkway]] passes through the village and provides stunning views of the [[Winterbourne Viaduct]]. The village | + | ==Churches== |
| + | *Church of England: All Saints Church | ||
| + | *Methodist: Bethesda Chapel. | ||
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| + | ==About the village== | ||
| + | The Parish's annual May Day carnival is held at Winterbourne Down. | ||
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| + | The [[Frome Valley Walkway]] passes through the village and provides stunning views of the [[Winterbourne Viaduct]] (also known as the Huckford Viaduct). The village is noted for its extensive wooded areas, quarrying legacy and the remains of a Roman camp. | ||
==Outside links== | ==Outside links== | ||
Latest revision as of 22:04, 11 December 2019
| Winterbourne Down | |
| Gloucestershire | |
|---|---|
 The Winterbourne Viaduct | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | ST655796 |
| Location: | 51°30’52"N, 2°29’54"W |
| Data | |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | South Gloucestershire |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Northavon |
Winterbourne Down is a village in Gloucestershire, located beyond the north-eastern outskirts of Bristol, and conjoined physically to Winterbourne. At the southern edge of the village runs the A4174 'Avon Ring Road'.
Churches
- Church of England: All Saints Church
- Methodist: Bethesda Chapel.
About the village
The Parish's annual May Day carnival is held at Winterbourne Down.
The Frome Valley Walkway passes through the village and provides stunning views of the Winterbourne Viaduct (also known as the Huckford Viaduct). The village is noted for its extensive wooded areas, quarrying legacy and the remains of a Roman camp.
Outside links
- The Frome Valley Walkway
- The Winterbourne Down May Day Village Carnival
- 1st Winterbourne Down and Buryside Scout Group
