BCHF
Fishponds & Oldbury Court
Welcome
The adjoining neighbourhoods of Fishponds and Oldbury Court, lie about three miles to the east of Bristol city centre along the River Frome valley.
Latest information and neighbourhood news
July
2011
Influencing decision-making in your neighbourhood
Your local ward councillor is your elected representative on the city council and is there to represent you and the local area.
July
2011
The Vassall Centre Trust
The Vassall Centre Trust, a charity led by disabled people, is transforming a former military hospital in Bristol to make it fully accessible for people with all forms of impairment.
July
2011
Fishponds People
Fishponds People is an online resource linked to the Greater Fishponds Neighbourhood Partnership and gives news and information about this vibrant area.
More about the neighbourhoods
Fishponds
Fishponds serves as a local centre with many facilities, shops and services located within the district. Historically, it was a mining and quarrying area, with a significant amount of industry. On Fishpond's northern edge, there are two large parks: Eastville Park in the west, and the Oldbury Court Estate to the east which are linked by the River Frome Walkway which passes through the picturesque Snuff Mills.
You can read more about the history of Fishponds by visiting the website of the Fishponds Local History Society here.
BCHF's homes in Fishponds are at Dunkirk Road, off Lodge Causeway.
If you’re looking to rent a property in this area you will need to be on the Bristol Housing Register and place a bid through Home Choice Bristol when the properties are ready to be let. Go to the Home Choice website for more details of how to do this.
Oldbury Court
Oldbury Court is an area within Fishponds that is well known for the Oldbury Court Estate (also known locally as The Vassalls after the last family who lived there). The play area was redeveloped in Spring 2010 with significant public investment to create a very popular play park and cafe to complement the fantastic surrounding parklands that border Snuff Mills and the Frome Valley. The estate also has a number of well signposted walks, that attract people of all ages. You can find out more about the fantastic range of leisure opportunities on offer in the Oldbury Court Estate by clicking here.
BCHF has a number of houses in Comyn Walk, which are close to the Oldbury Court Estate and benefit from their close proximity to the great range of facilities this neighbourhood has to offer.
