Whitchurch
Parish in Bath and North East Somerset, England
| Coordinates: | 51.403, -2.553 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 61 67 |
| Dialling code: | 0117 (Bristol) |
Whitchurch is a small village and civil parish in Bath and North East Somerset, England, lying on the south bank of the River Avon between Keynsham and the outskirts of Bristol, within easy reach of Bath. The setting combines river meadows and rolling agricultural land with characteristic stone cottages and lanes, and there are pleasant riverside walks and local wildlife interest along the Avon.
Historically rooted in agriculture with medieval origins, the parish now has a mix of conservation areas and later housing and functions largely as a commuter community for nearby urban centres while keeping a village feel. Local life centres on community groups, a village hall and traditional pubs, and the combination of quiet semi‑rural character with good transport links gives Whitchurch a popular, understated appeal.
Postcode districts covering Whitchurch
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Newport 21.7 miles35 km
- Bath 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Weston-super-Mare 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Kingswood and Fishponds 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Trowbridge 16 miles25.7 km
- Chipping Sodbury 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Chippenham 19 miles30.6 km
- Yate 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Frome 16.3 miles26.3 km
- Portishead 11.2 miles18 km
- Burnham-on-Sea 22 miles35.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Whitchurch Built-up area 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Lypiatt Built-up area 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Stockwood Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Hengrove and Whitchurch Park Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Publow & Whitchurch Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Norton Malreward Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Publow Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Keynsham North Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Keynsham South Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Pensford Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Knowle Ward 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Filwood Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
Example postcodes in Whitchurch
BS14 0FR, BS14 0PU, BS14 0PR, BS14 0BS, BS14 0FJ, BS14 0QB, BS14 0FF, BS14 0TP, BS14 0QQ … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Cardiff Airport 34.1 miles54.9 km
- Keynsham Railway Station 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Bedminster Railway Station 3.2 miles5.1 km
Hotels near Whitchurch Ad
- Leonardo Hotel Bristol City 4 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Bristol 4 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Number 38 Clifton 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Artist Residence Bristol 4.3 miles6.9 km
- The Hunters Rest Inn 4 4.6 miles7.4 km
- The Queen's Chew Magna 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Moxy Bristol 4 4.2 miles6.7 km
- The Bristol Hotel 4 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Clayton Hotel Bristol City 4 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Doubletree by Hilton Bristol City Centre 4 3.5 miles5.7 km
Schools in Whitchurch
- Whitchurch Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Ashton Gate Stadium 3.9 miles6.3 km
- SS Great Britain Museum 4 miles6.5 km
- Cabot Circus Shopping centre 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Bristol Harbour Harbour 4.1 miles6.7 km
- University of Bristol University 4.4 miles7.1 km
- College Road Allotments Gardens 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Memorial Stadium Stadium 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Oldbury Court Estate Estate 6 miles9.6 km
- Bath Racecourse Recreation 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Twerton Park Stadium 7 miles11.3 km
- Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution Museum 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Jane Austen Centre Museum 8.3 miles13.3 km