Pilning and Severn Beach
Parish in South Gloucestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.561, -2.641 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | ST 55 84 |
| Population: | 1,465 |
| Dialling code: | 01291 (Chepstow) |
The civil parish of Pilning and Severn Beach sits on the edge of the Severn Estuary in South Gloucestershire, occupying low-lying salt marshes and reclaimed farmland beside the mouth of the River Severn. The twin villages give wide views across the estuary and the Severn bridges, and the area is shaped by one of the largest tidal ranges in Britain, making its mudflats a draw for birdwatchers and walkers.
Historically the settlements grew from fishing, marsh reclamation and the arrival of the railway, and local stations on the Severn Beach line link the parish to Bristol and the docks at Avonmouth, albeit with limited services. Today it remains largely residential and commuter-oriented, with a small local economy of farming, seaside leisure and holiday accommodation, plus active community groups and a parish council that help preserve its quieter coastal character beside more industrial neighbours.
Postcode districts covering Pilning and Severn Beach
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 7.2 miles
- Cardiff 23.5 miles
- Newport 14 miles
- Bath 17.3 miles
- Weston-super-Mare 19.7 miles
- Kingswood and Fishponds 8.7 miles
- Stroud 21.7 miles
- Cwmbran Central 17.7 miles
- Cwmbrân 17.8 miles
- Trowbridge 25 miles
- Chipping Sodbury 11 miles
- Chippenham 23.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Pilning Built-up area 0.2 miles
- Severn Beach Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Pilning & Severn Beach Ward 1.1 miles
- Easter Compton Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Hallen Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Patchway Built-up area 3 miles
- Charlton & Cribbs Ward 3.1 miles
- Patchway Coniston Ward 3.2 miles
- Olveston Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Almondsbury Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Tockington Built-up area 3.5 miles
- Aust Parish 3.6 miles
Example postcodes in Pilning and Severn Beach
BS35 4LJ, BS35 4PD, BS10 7SJ, BS35 4PN, BS35 4QD, BS35 4LL, BS35 4PG, BS35 4PX, BS35 4NE … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 12.8 miles
- Cardiff Airport 32.3 miles
- Pilning Railway Station 0.7 miles
- Severn Beach Railway Station 1 mile
Hotels near Pilning and Severn Beach Ad
- Mollie's Motel & Diner 4 2.7 miles
- Number 38 Clifton 6.4 miles
- Almondsbury Inn & Lounge 3 3.1 miles
- Lodge at Bristol 3.4 miles
- Best Western Henbury Lodge Hotel 3 3.7 miles
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Bristol 4 7.5 miles
- Artist Residence Bristol 7.3 miles
- Aztec Hotel & Spa 4 3.4 miles
- Leonardo Hotel Bristol City 4 7.8 miles
- Holiday Inn Bristol-Filton 4 5.9 miles
Schools in Pilning and Severn Beach
- Aurora Hedgeway School Independent - special
- Severn Beach Primary School Primary
- St Peter's Anglican / Methodist VC Primary Primary
Local points of interest
- Memorial Stadium Stadium 5.8 miles
- Chepstow Racecourse Recreation 6.9 miles
- Oldbury Court Estate Estate 7 miles
- College Road Allotments Gardens 7 miles
- University of Bristol University 7.3 miles
- Cabot Circus Shopping centre 7.5 miles
- SS Great Britain Museum 7.9 miles
- Bristol Harbour Harbour 7.9 miles
- Ashton Gate Stadium 8.4 miles
- Clevedon Court Estate 11.7 miles
- Ninewells Wood Forest 12 miles
- Old Park wood Forest 12.4 miles