A mini guide to
Gloucester Road & Bishopston: tips and FAQs
Local know-how and common questions
Local know-how
Tips for visiting
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.
Look at the North Baths
The Grade II listed Bristol North Baths closed in 2005 and are awaiting redevelopment. View them from the street.
Combine with a park
St Andrews Park and Horfield Common are free and open at all times, according to Bristol City Council.
Check opening hours
Smaller venues keep their own hours, so check each venue’s site before a special trip.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is Gloucester Road & Bishopston?
Gloucester Road & Bishopston is in Bristol, England. A long street of independent shops, bars and cafés, with city parks and a city farm nearby. Nearby stops and stations include Redland, Ashley Down, Gloucester Road buses.
How long do I need in Gloucester Road & Bishopston?
A few hours. Allow longer if you plan to eat out or visit several attractions.
What are the highlights?
Highlights include Gloucester Road, Bristol North Baths, St Andrews Park. See the Things to do page for more.
How do I get there?
Nearby: Redland (GWR, Severn Beach Line); Ashley Down (GWR); Gloucester Road buses (First West of England). The Getting there page links to the official timetables and journey planners.
Where can I eat and drink?
We list 13 places to eat and drink in and around Gloucester Road & Bishopston, with filters to help you choose.
Where should I stay?
We do not list places to stay inside Gloucester Road & Bishopston. The Where to stay page shows the nearest ones in other Bristol areas, with distances.
Is Gloucester Road & Bishopston accessible?
Accessibility varies by street, building and venue. Check each attraction or operator’s access information before you travel.
While you are here
Things to see in Gloucester Road & Bishopston
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Bristol North Baths
Grade II listed baths of 1915 on Gloucester Road, closed in 2005. View from the street only; it awaits redevelopment.
St Andrews Park
Victorian neighbourhood park with a play area and a summer paddling pool.
Horfield Common
Open space of about 32 hectares in north Bristol, with a community café, a wildlife pond and marked routes.
Bristol
More areas to explore
Harbourside & Millennium Square
Museums, galleries and waterside dining around the Floating Harbour
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Old City, King Street & Park Street
Medieval streets, Georgian houses and museums from Corn Street up Park Street
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Clifton & the Suspension Bridge
Georgian terraces, the Downs and Brunel's bridge above the Avon Gorge
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- 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
- 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