Failand
Built-up area in North Somerset, England
| Coordinates: | 51.44, -2.689 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 52 71 |
| Population: | 691 |
| Dialling code: | 0117 (Bristol) |
Failand is a small, semi-rural village in North Somerset on the western edge of Bristol, perched above the Avon Gorge with panoramic views towards the Clifton Suspension Bridge and the Bristol Channel. It sits within the civil parish of Wraxall and Failand and nestles beside the wooded slopes of Leigh Woods, making it popular for walkers, cyclists and anyone wanting quick access to city amenities while living in a green, scenic setting.
Historically an agricultural settlement, Failand has become a desirable commuter village with a mix of period cottages, farm conversions and modern homes; the local community remains active, centred on village groups, a cricket club and pubs, and a quieter, village-focused social life that contrasts with its proximity to urban Bristol. Economically it leans on a blend of local businesses, equestrian and leisure activities and residents who work in the city, giving it a pleasantly affluent, village atmosphere with strong conservation and countryside interests.
Postcode districts covering Failand
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Cardiff 21.6 miles34.7 km
- Newport 15.5 miles25 km
- Bath 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Weston-super-Mare 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Kingswood and Fishponds 8.1 miles13 km
- Barry 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Cwmbran Central 20.5 miles33 km
- Cwmbrân 20.6 miles33.2 km
- Trowbridge 22.4 miles36 km
- Chipping Sodbury 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Chippenham 24.5 miles39.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Cambridge Batch Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Wraxall and Failand Parish 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Long Ashton Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Flax Bourton Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Abbots Leigh Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Pill Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Leigh Woods Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Barrow Gurney Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Pill and Easton-in-Gordano Built-up area 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Backwell Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Nailsea Golden Valley Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Portbury Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
Example postcodes in Failand
BS8 3UR, BS8 3UF, BS8 3UU, BS8 3UP, BS8 3UY, BS8 3UX, BS8 3UG, BS8 3UD, BS8 3UZ … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Cardiff Airport 28.4 miles45.6 km
- Nailsea and Backwell Railway Station 3 miles4.8 km
- Shirehampton Railway Station 3.1 miles5 km
Hotels near Failand Ad
- Number 38 Clifton 3.7 miles6 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Bristol 4 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Leonardo Hotel Bristol City 4 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Alison Court 4 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Artist Residence Bristol 4.7 miles7.5 km
- The Bristol Hotel 4 4 miles6.5 km
- Avon Gorge by Hotel Du Vin 4 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Clayton Hotel Bristol City 4 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Worship Farm Accommodation 3 5 miles8 km
- Moxy Bristol 4 4.8 miles7.7 km
Local points of interest
- Ashton Gate Stadium 3 miles4.8 km
- Bristol Harbour Harbour 3.2 miles5.1 km
- SS Great Britain Museum 3.5 miles5.7 km
- University of Bristol University 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Cabot Circus Shopping centre 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Memorial Stadium Stadium 5.6 miles9 km
- Clevedon Court Estate 6.1 miles9.9 km
- College Road Allotments Gardens 7.4 miles12 km
- Oldbury Court Estate Estate 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Mendip Autocross Recreation 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Kingswood Nature reserve 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Mendip Hills Hill 11.9 miles19.2 km