Portishead’s history dates back to Roman times. It’s name derives from the ‘port at the head of the river’. The town was built on the mouth of a small tributary; indeed the High Street once met the water at the top of the river. Iron rings, evidence of where the old fishing boats used to moor, can still be seen today on the street’s stone walls.
Portishead is situated on a ridge with sweeping views of the Severn Estuary to one side and the Gordano Valley to the other. Just 2 to 3 miles off Junction 19 of the M5 Motorway, 8 miles from Bristol itself, with links to the Midlands, London and the South Coast.
The current population of Portishead is approximately 18,000. The area is currently benefiting from an enormous amount of investment in the new Port Marine development that provides the town with a wide variety of housing styles to compliment the existing residential areas.
Portishead’s Victorian High Street offers a range of outlets to cater for all needs to include Banks, Building Societies, estate agents, shops, cafes, pubs etc. together with a Post Office. Supermarkets Waitrose, Somerfield and a Co-op are also available within the town. There are also several family health centres, dentists and opticians available.
The Lake Grounds area, which includes an artificial lake, cricket pitch, bowling green, tennis courts and woodland walks dates back to the early 20th Century and is the town's main recreational area. One of the UK's last surviving outdoor swimming pools is situated next to the Lake Grounds and is open during the summer months. This very popular area of the town is alive during both the summer and winter months with sporting and recreational activity.
Contact our Portishead Office on 01275 840600
Local Numbers |
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Nursery Schools |
Police |
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High Down Infant School |
01275 843969 |
Crimestoppers |
0800 555 111 |
Pre School |
0845 456 7000 |
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Bizzy Bees Playgroup |
07875 389 135 |
Vehicle Centre |
08457 234 999 |
Brampton Way Pre School |
01275 848782 |
Hospitals |
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Carousel Playgroup |
07788 897 893 |
Bristol Royal Infirmary |
0117 923 0000 |
Hill Top Pre School |
01275 846193 |
Frenchay Hospital |
0117 970 1212 |
Stoke House Day Nursery |
01275 843752 |
Southmead Hospital |
0117 950 5050 |
Schools |
Weston Hospital |
01934 636363 |
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Gordano Comprehensive |
01275 842606 |
Utilities |
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Highdown Infants |
01275 843969 |
Bristol Water (Water) |
0845 702 3797 |
Highdown Junior |
01275 848501 |
Electricity (Enquiries) |
0800 365 300 |
Portishead Primary |
01275 843360 |
Electricity (Failure) |
0800 365 900 |
St Barnabas C of E Primary |
01275 843449 |
Gas - British Gas (Enquiries) |
0845 609 1122 |
St Josephs Roman Catholic Primary |
01275 848367 |
Gas - British Gas (Leaks) |
0800 111 999 |
St Peters C of E Primary |
01275 843142 |
Wessex Water (Sewerage) |
0845 600 4600 |
Churches |
Travel |
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Gordano Valley Church |
01275 847032 |
0870 121 2747 |
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Methodist - High Street |
01275 843440 |
Trains |
0845 748 4950 |
Methodist - Queens Road |
01275 843440 |
First Bus |
0117 955 8211 |
St Josephs Roman Catholic |
01275 842912 |
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St Mary The Virgin |
01275 843165 |
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St Nicholas C of E |
01275 818895 |
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St Peters C of E |
01275 818895 |
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United Reformed |
01275 847498 |
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Doctors |
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Harbourside Surgery |
01275 848855 |
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Portishead Health Centre |
01275 847474 |
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Dentists |
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Coombe Road Dental Surgery |
01275 817781 |
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F J Dowler & Associates |
01275 848825 |
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Gardner Road Dental Surgery |
01275 842411 |
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Lime Tree Dental Practice |
01275 840234 |
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S.C & P.M Uren |
01275 842058 |
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West Hill Dental Practice |
01275 399845 |
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Veterinary Surgeries |
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Vale Vets |
01275 847400 |
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Chemists |
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Boots |
01275 818475 |
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Lloyds |
01275 843269 |
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Lloyds Pharmacy |
01275 844697 |
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Library |
01275 843433 |
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Portishead Library |
01275 843433 |
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Sports Amenities |
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David Lloyd Centre |
0117 953 1010 |
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Gordano Sports Centre |
01275 843942 |
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Open Air Pool |
01275 843454 |
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Parish Wharf Leisure Centre |
01275 848494 |
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Redwood Lodge Country Club |
01275 395888 |
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