Falfield
Built-up area in South Gloucestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.638, -2.46 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 68 93 |
| Dialling code: | 01453 (Dursley) |
Falfield is a small village and civil parish in South Gloucestershire, England, situated close to junction 14 of the M5 and within easy commuting distance of Bristol. Perched on higher ground, the village enjoys views towards the River Severn and the surrounding vale, so it combines a rural feel with good road links to larger towns and cities.
Historically an agricultural settlement with medieval roots, Falfield retains a mix of stone cottages and more modern housing; community life revolves around a village hall, the parish church and local pubs, and an active parish council. Many residents commute for work while the local economy still includes farming and small enterprises, giving the village a quiet, community-focused character with easy access to the wider region.
Postcode districts covering Falfield
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 13.8 miles22.3 km
- Newport 22 miles35.4 km
- Gloucester 17.8 miles28.7 km
- Cheltenham 23.9 miles38.4 km
- Bath 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Kingswood and Fishponds 12 miles19.3 km
- Stroud 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Cwmbran Central 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Cwmbrân 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Trowbridge 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Chipping Sodbury 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Chippenham 19.1 miles30.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Tortworth Parish 1.2 miles2 km
- Tortworth Green Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Stone Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Rockhampton Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Townwell Built-up area 1.8 miles3 km
- Cromhall Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Alkington Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Charfield Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Ham and Stone Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Heath End Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Hill Parish 3 miles4.7 km
- Thornbury Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Falfield
GL12 8FW, GL12 8FJ, GL12 8BU, GL12 8DG, GL12 8EG, GL12 8DH, GL12 8BY, GL12 8DJ, GL12 8BZ … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 20.9 miles33.6 km
- Cardiff Airport 41.5 miles66.8 km
- Lydney Railway Station 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Lydney Town Railway Station 6.8 miles10.9 km
Hotels near Falfield Ad
- De Vere Tortworth Court 4 0.8 miles1.4 km
- Best Western Bristol North the Gables Hotel 3 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Deangate Motel 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Swan Hotel 3 4.5 miles7.3 km
- The Swan 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Almondsbury Inn & Lounge 3 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Holiday Inn Bristol-Filton 4 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Lodge at Bristol 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Aztec Hotel & Spa 4 8.1 miles13.1 km
- The Players Golf Club 9.3 miles15 km
Local points of interest
- Kingswood Abbey Historic site 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Chepstow Racecourse Recreation 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Westonbirt Arboretum Gardens 10.1 miles16.3 km
- The New Lawn Stadium 10.6 miles17 km
- Forest of Dean Forest 10.7 miles17.3 km
- Oldbury Court Estate Estate 10.8 miles17.4 km
- College Road Allotments Gardens 11 miles17.7 km
- Dyrham Park Historic site 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Memorial Stadium Stadium 11.8 miles18.9 km
- Cuckoo Wood Forest 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Ninewells Wood Forest 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Old Park wood Forest 12.6 miles20.3 km