Pilning and Severn Beach
Parish in South Gloucestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.561, -2.641 |
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| 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 miles11.7 km
- Cardiff 23.5 miles37.8 km
- Newport 14 miles22.5 km
- Bath 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Weston-super-Mare 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Kingswood and Fishponds 8.7 miles14 km
- Stroud 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Cwmbran Central 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Cwmbrân 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Trowbridge 25 miles40.2 km
- Chipping Sodbury 11 miles17.6 km
- Chippenham 23.5 miles37.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Pilning Built-up area 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Severn Beach Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Pilning & Severn Beach Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Easter Compton Built-up area 1.8 miles3 km
- Hallen Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Patchway Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Charlton & Cribbs Ward 3.1 miles5 km
- Patchway Coniston Ward 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Olveston Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Almondsbury Built-up area 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Tockington Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Aust Parish 3.6 miles5.7 km
Example postcodes in Pilning and Severn Beach
BS35 4PG, BS35 4LU, BS35 4HZ, BS35 4LY, BS35 4JF, BS35 4NU, BS35 4NR, BS35 4NE, BS35 4JE … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Cardiff Airport 32.3 miles52 km
- Pilning Railway Station 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Severn Beach Railway Station 1 mile1.6 km
Hotels near Pilning and Severn Beach Ad
- Mollie's Motel & Diner 4 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Number 38 Clifton 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Almondsbury Inn & Lounge 3 3.1 miles5 km
- Lodge at Bristol 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Best Western Henbury Lodge Hotel 3 3.7 miles6 km
- Holiday Inn Bristol-Filton 4 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Bristol 4 7.5 miles12 km
- Artist Residence Bristol 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Aztec Hotel & Spa 4 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Leonardo Hotel Bristol City 4 7.8 miles12.6 km
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 miles9.3 km
- Chepstow Racecourse Recreation 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Oldbury Court Estate Estate 7 miles11.2 km
- College Road Allotments Gardens 7 miles11.2 km
- University of Bristol University 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Cabot Circus Shopping centre 7.5 miles12.1 km
- SS Great Britain Museum 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Bristol Harbour Harbour 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Ashton Gate Stadium 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Clevedon Court Estate 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Ninewells Wood Forest 12 miles19.3 km
- Old Park wood Forest 12.4 miles20 km