Whitchurch
Built-up area in Bath and North East Somerset, England
| Coordinates: | 51.406, -2.555 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 61 67 |
| Dialling code: | 0117 (Bristol) |
Whitchurch is a small village and parish in the unitary authority of Bath and North East Somerset in south‑west England, sitting on the east bank of the River Avon and forming part of the wider Bristol–Bath commuter belt. Its riverside setting and surrounding green lanes give it a semi‑rural feel despite close links to the cities nearby, with pleasant walks along the Avon and views across the valley.
Historically agricultural with medieval roots and a handful of listed buildings and a parish church, Whitchurch has evolved into a village with local shops, pubs and active community groups while many residents commute for work. The mix of historic character, riverside recreation and easy access to larger urban centres helps explain its steady appeal to families and professionals alike.
Postcode districts covering Whitchurch
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 4.2 miles
- Newport 21.5 miles
- Bath 8.4 miles
- Weston-super-Mare 17.2 miles
- Kingswood and Fishponds 4.7 miles
- Trowbridge 16.2 miles
- Chipping Sodbury 11.5 miles
- Chippenham 19.1 miles
- Yate 11 miles
- Frome 16.6 miles
- Portishead 11 miles
- Burnham-on-Sea 22 miles
Neighbouring places
- Lypiatt Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Stockwood Ward 1 mile
- Hengrove and Whitchurch Park Ward 1.1 miles
- Norton Malreward Parish 1.5 miles
- Publow & Whitchurch Ward 1.6 miles
- Knowle Ward 2 miles
- Keynsham North Ward 2 miles
- Filwood Ward 2 miles
- Keynsham South Ward 2.1 miles
- Brislington West Ward 2.1 miles
- Publow Parish 2.2 miles
- Pensford Built-up area 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in Whitchurch
BS14 0QG, BS14 0QH, BS14 0PT, BS14 0FF, BS14 0FS, BS14 0QQ, BS14 0FP, BS14 0QL, BS14 0PN … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 7.2 miles
- Cardiff Airport 34 miles
- Keynsham Railway Station 2.7 miles
- Bedminster Railway Station 2.9 miles
Hotels near Whitchurch Ad
- Leonardo Hotel Bristol City 4 3.5 miles
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Bristol 4 3.9 miles
- Number 38 Clifton 5.2 miles
- Artist Residence Bristol 4.1 miles
- Moxy Bristol 4 4 miles
- The Bristol Hotel 4 3.6 miles
- The Hunters Rest Inn 4 4.8 miles
- The Queen's Chew Magna 3.5 miles
- Clayton Hotel Bristol City 4 3.8 miles
- Doubletree by Hilton Bristol City Centre 4 3.3 miles
Schools in Whitchurch
- Whitchurch Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Ashton Gate Stadium 3.7 miles
- SS Great Britain Museum 3.8 miles
- Cabot Circus Shopping centre 3.9 miles
- Bristol Harbour Harbour 3.9 miles
- University of Bristol University 4.2 miles
- College Road Allotments Gardens 5.6 miles
- Memorial Stadium Stadium 5.7 miles
- Oldbury Court Estate Estate 5.8 miles
- Bath Racecourse Recreation 6.3 miles
- Twerton Park Stadium 7.1 miles
- Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution Museum 8.4 miles
- Jane Austen Centre Museum 8.4 miles