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Street
Gloucester Road
Road of about 1.7 miles on the old route to Gloucester, known for its run of independent shops, cafés and bars.
A mini guide to
Gloucester Road & Bishopston
A long street of independent shops, bars and cafés, with city parks and a city farm nearby
Welcome to the area
A long street of independent shops, bars and cafés, with city parks and a city farm nearby
Gloucester Road is a 1.7-mile stretch of the old coaching route to Gloucester, running through St Andrews, Bishopston and Horfield. Bristol City Council promotes it as a centre of independent trade, and Wikipedia reports that a developer once called it the longest row of independent shops in Europe.
Cheltenham Road and Zetland Road at the southern end add restaurants and bars, and the street is a good place to eat well away from the harbour. Nearby are St Andrews Park, Horfield Common and St Werburghs City Farm.
Highlights
Start here
If you only have a few hours, these are good places to begin.
Historic building
Bristol North Baths
Grade II listed baths of 1915 on Gloucester Road, closed in 2005. View from the street only; it awaits redevelopment.
Park
St Andrews Park
Victorian neighbourhood park with a play area and a summer paddling pool.
Park
Horfield Common
Open space of about 32 hectares in north Bristol, with a community café, a wildlife pond and marked routes.
City farm
St Werburghs City Farm
Community city farm in the heart of Bristol, with animals, a café, a community garden and allotments.
Directions Website Report a problem with St Werburghs City Farm
Park
Eastville Park
Victorian park bought from the Smyth family of Ashton Court in 1889, with a lake and tennis courts.
Find your way
On the map
The map shows Gloucester Road & Bishopston and the streets around it. The Getting there page lists nearby stops and stations.
Insider tips
Before you go
1
Walk the length
The road is about 1.7 miles long, so decide whether you want the southern bars and restaurants or the northern shops and cafés.
2
Look at the North Baths
The Grade II listed Bristol North Baths closed in 2005 and are awaiting redevelopment. View them from the street.
3
Combine with a park
St Andrews Park and Horfield Common are free and open at all times, according to Bristol City Council.
4
Check opening hours
Smaller venues keep their own hours, so check each venue’s site before a special trip.
Tips from the Britlens editors
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- Gloucester Road & Bishopston (area photo): Derek Harper, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Gloucester Road: Derek Harper, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Bristol North Baths: Derek Harper, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- St Andrews Park: Derek Harper, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Horfield Common: Robert Eva, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- St Werburghs City Farm: Eirian Evans, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Eastville Park: Eirian Evans, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Harbourside & Millennium Square: Andrew Abbott, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Old City, King Street & Park Street: Hyspaosines, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Clifton & the Suspension Bridge: Anthony O'Neil, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Stokes Croft, St Pauls & Montpelier: Derek Harper, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Redcliffe, Temple Meads & Bedminster: The wub, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Avon Gorge, Leigh Woods & Ashton Court: Tiia Monto, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Whiteladies Road & Redland: Steve Daniels, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits