Wrington
Ward in North Somerset, England
| Coordinates: | 51.378, -2.741 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 48 64 |
| Dialling code: | 01275 (Clevedon) |
Wrington is a largely rural electoral ward in North Somerset, set on the northern edge of the Mendip Hills and within easy commuting distance of Bristol. The landscape is characterised by rolling farmland, hedged lanes and small clusters of stone and brick cottages; the settlement pattern includes a historic village centre with a church and period houses that give the area a distinctly village-like feel despite its proximity to larger towns.
Locally the economy mixes agriculture and small independent businesses with a sizable commuter population, and the ward keeps an active community life centred on the village hall, pubs, clubs and a primary school. Historic roots are visible in listed buildings and conservation areas, and residents tend to value the balance between village traditions and convenient links to urban amenities.
Postcode districts covering Wrington
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 8.2 miles
- Cardiff 20.7 miles
- Newport 17.2 miles
- Bath 16.2 miles
- Weston-super-Mare 9 miles
- Kingswood and Fishponds 11.9 miles
- Barry 22.2 miles
- Cwmbran Central 22.3 miles
- Cwmbrân 22.5 miles
- Bridgwater 20.5 miles
- Trowbridge 23.5 miles
- Chipping Sodbury 18.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Redhill Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Downside Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Wrington Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Cleeve Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Brockley Parish 2 miles
- Butcombe Parish 2.1 miles
- Felton Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Backwell Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Stock Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Blagdon & Churchill Ward 2.8 miles
- Congresbury Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Nempnett Thrubwell Parish 3.2 miles
Example postcodes in Wrington
BS40 5SL, BS40 5SW, BS40 5TG, BS48 4AB, BS40 5RU, BS40 5PG, BS40 5DE, BS40 5DD, BS48 3DF … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 1 mile
- Cardiff Airport 26 miles
- Nailsea and Backwell Railway Station 2.9 miles
- Yatton Railway Station 3.8 miles
Hotels in Wrington Ad
- Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport 3
- Holiday Inn Bristol Airport 4
- The Rising Sun 5
- Worship Farm Accommodation 3
- Darlington Arms by the airport - Free parking - Bar & Food
- Aldwick Court Farm & Vineyard 3
- Hillcroft Self Catering 3
Schools in Wrington
- Wrington C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Mendip Autocross Recreation 5.7 miles
- Clevedon Court Estate 5.8 miles
- Kingswood Nature reserve 6.6 miles
- Ashton Gate Stadium 6.8 miles
- Cheddar Library Library 7.2 miles
- Bristol Harbour Harbour 7.3 miles
- SS Great Britain Museum 7.6 miles
- University of Bristol University 8.2 miles
- Mendip Hills Hill 8.5 miles
- Cabot Circus Shopping centre 8.7 miles
- Memorial Stadium Stadium 10.1 miles
- College Road Allotments Gardens 11.7 miles