BCHF
Southmead, Henbury & Brentry
Welcome
These adjoining neighbourhoods lie on the north west of Bristol and share boundaries with South Gloucestershire and Avonmouth. Transport links into the city centre are excellent and there is easy access to the M5 and M4 motorways. Cribbs Causeway also adjoins this area to the north.
The area has a well-equipped, modern leisure centre in Henbury, plus additional gym facilities at the Greenway Centre in Southmead. Blaise Castle estate with its new play park, country walks and museum is also within very easy reach.
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.
May
2011
Yocally Local Bristol
Yocally Local's vision is to empower local entrepreneurs in North Bristol/South Gloucestershire to develop their businesses in order for them to earn a living close to home and positively impact the areas in which they live.
May
2010
Welcome to Southmead
Everyone's welcome in Southmead offers a one-stop-shop for activities for the young and old living in Southmead.
More about the neighbourhoods
Southmead
Southmead is a suburb and council ward in the north of Bristol. The town of Filton and the Bristol suburbs of Monks Park, Horfield, Henleaze and Westbury-on-Trym lie on its boundaries.
Southmead has many local services and facilities including an excellent local youth centre, library plus a high street with a good range of local shops. BCHF has a number of developments in the area and we can help point you in the right direction of groups and activities that we know about.
Visit the Southmead Community Website.
Henbury
Henbury is the area between Southmead and Lawrence Weston. Is it a thriving community with excellent links to Cribbs Causeway and the motorway. It has great local facilities, parks including the magnificent Blaise Castle Estate and Museum, the new Henbury Leisure Centre and a good range of local shops. Visit the Henbury and Brentry Community Website.
Brentry
Brentry is a smaller, residential neighbourhood just north of Southmead and within easy walking distance to Southmead and Henbury. Local facilities include the Brentry Children’s Centre, local primary schools and Scout Centre. Visit the Henbury and Brentry Community Website.
