English Heritage sites near Portishead Parish

Temple Church

TEMPLE CHURCH

9 miles from Portishead Parish

The 'leaning tower' and walls of this large late medieval church survived bombing during the Second World War. The graveyard is now a peaceful public garden.

Stanton Drew Circles and Cove

STANTON DREW CIRCLES AND COVE

12 miles from Portishead Parish

Although this is the third largest complex of prehistoric standing stones in England, the three circles and three-stone ‘cove’ of Stanton Drew in Somerset are surprisingly little known. The Great Circle, 113 metres in diameter, is one of the largest stone circles in the country and has 26 surviving upright stones. Yet recent surveys have revealed that the circles and cove were just part of a much more elaborate and important ritual site than had previously been imagined.

Offa's Dyke

OFFA'S DYKE

15 miles from Portishead Parish

An earthwork roughly following the Welsh/English boundary consisting of a ditch and rampart. Origins shrouded in mystery but possibly built in response to events involving the Princes of Powys.

Sir Bevil Grenville's Monument

SIR BEVIL GRENVILLE'S MONUMENT

17 miles from Portishead Parish

Erected to commemorate the heroism of a Royalist commander and his Cornish pikemen at the Battle of Lansdown, 1643, this monument marks the spot where he fell.

St Briavels Castle

ST BRIAVELS CASTLE

19 miles from Portishead Parish

The fine twin-towered gatehouse, built by Edward I in 1292, once defended a crossbow bolt factory which used local iron. Once a prison, now a youth hostel in wonderful walking country.

Kingswood Abbey Gatehouse

KINGSWOOD ABBEY GATEHOUSE

20 miles from Portishead Parish

This 16th century gatehouse, one of the latest monastic buildings in England, displays a richly sculpted mullioned window. It is the sole survivor of this Cistercian abbey.


Churches in Portishead Parish

St Nicholas

Nore Road Redcliffe Bay Portishead
(01275) 846230

St Nicholas was built in 1911 and was until 1980 the National Nautical School College Chapel. It was purchased by the Parish in 1985. The College replaced the Training ship 'Formidable', an old wooden warship moored off Portishead which was used as a reformatory from 1869 to 1906 for up to 300 boys from the streets of Bristol, who were trained as seamen. Part of the ship Formidable is incorporated into the main altar of St Nicholas Church.

St Peter

Portishead Bristol
(01275) 846230
http://www.portisheadparish.co.uk

The Team Ministry of the Church is led by the Reverends Rob Eastwood Dewing, Christine Judson and Mark Fuller. We serve a rapidly growing town and community. Numerically we are one of the largest churches in the Anglican Diocese of Bath and Wells. Many have commented on the friendliness of the welcome they receive at our Church. We hope you find the same welcome if you have opportunity to join us. The present St Peter's Church was built in 1320 and has a particularly attractive garden developed at the Millennium. We sponsor a Church school, St Peter's and jointly with the Methodists, Trinity School. St Peter's is the centre of Ladies Bell Ringing in the UK.


Pubs in Portishead Parish

Albion

Bristol Road, Portishead, BS20 6PZ
(01275) 817906
albion-portishead.co.uk/

A large Flaming Grill branded Greene King pub with a large car park within easy walking distance from the High Street. Food continues to be a big part of the pub’s life, being available most of the day.
Aqua

Spinnaker Harbour Road, Portishead, BS20 7AW
(01275) 842590
aqua-restaurant.com/about-us/

Italian bar and restaurant in the Portishead marina with a large piazza for al fresco dining.
BS20

Slade Road, Portishead, BS20 6BW
(01275) 842428
thebs20.co.uk/

The Portishead Working Mens Club was first registered in 1936 under the Friendly Societies as a non profit making private members club. Originally for men only, the club is now fully mixed with men and ladies afforded the same rights. Refur...
Clarence House Sports & Social Club

High Street, Portishead, BS20 6PY
(01275) 847051
clarence-house.org.uk/

Clarence House is situated within 2 acres of established grounds and secluded gardens in the heart of Portishead offering easy access and ample free parking. Inside it offers 2 pool tables, 3 skittle alleys, 2 dart boards and entertainment...
Gordano Gate

Wyndham Way, Portishead, BS20 7GA
(01275) 846526
brewersfayre.co.uk/en-gb/locations/brist...

A pub and restaurant, with a Premier Inn hotel attached, on the road from the M5 to Portishead. Furnished in a rustic light wood style. There is a bar area at the front, a restaurant, a large children's indoor play area to the rear with a f...
Hall & Woodhouse

59 Newfoundland Way, Portishead, BS20 7FP
(01275) 848685
hall-woodhouseportishead.co.uk/

New (2012) bar along the same lines as the one previously opened with the same name in Bath.
Impero Lounge

60 High Street, Portishead, BS20 6EH
(01275) 840174
thelounges.co.uk/impero

Part of the 'The Lounges' chain, Impero opened on 6th March in Portishead, taking over what had previously been a Budgens. There is a single drinking and dining area, as well as an outdoor area to the front. Features 25ft high paintings of...
La Marina

The Lock Keeper, Lockside, Port Marine, Portishead, BS20 7AF
(01275) 842266
lamarinarestaurant.co.uk/

La Marina formally Farrells with the same menu and staff just different owner is dedicated to providing the very best mix of Irish and Italian food. Served within a friendly family atmosphere.
Phoenix

1A Victoria Sq, Portishead, BS20 6AQ
(01275) 817263

This was originally the Co-op Dairy. It became a restaurant and pub in the early 90s, then purely a pub some four years later. It is noted for its floral displays and has been awarded certificates by Portishead in Bloom in recognition of th...
Plough

53 High Street, Portishead, BS20 6AG
(01275) 842433

Originally 2 cottages that were later converted into a pub. This pub reopened on Oct 15th 2018 after Refurbishment by the 'No Hope Bars' group and is now a real ale pub.
Poacher

106 High Street, Portishead, BS20 6AJ
(01275) 818678
thepoacherportishead.co.uk

The Poacher has been a public house since at least the 17th century. It was originally two cottages knocked together, the bay windows showing where the front rooms were. Since then it has been used at various times as a courtroom, parish co...
Portishead FC
Royal

Pier Road, Portishead, BS20 7HG
(01275) 843944
theroyalinnportishead.co.uk/

Victorian structure on the waterfront, in a beautiful secluded position behind a tree-covered hill, but accessible by road and coastal footpath. Table service restaurant available weekday evenings, reservations recommended. All food is home...
Royal Oak

60 West Hill, Portishead, BS20 6LR

Former community pub converted to a supermarket in 2012/13
Ship

310 Down Road, Portishead, BS20 8JT
(01275) 848400

A large pub with traditional opening hours on the coast road between Clevedon and Portishead with extensive views over the Severn estuary. The landlord, Vic Long, was born locally and grew up in Portishead. Vic has been in charge at the pub...
Venga

24 High Street, Portishead, BS20 6EN
vengaportishead.co.uk

A new venture in 2021 operating as a Tapas Bar and restaurant, with a 'Secret Garden' for private functions.
Windmill Inn

58 Nore Road, Portishead, BS20 6JZ
(01275) 818483
thewindmillinn.org

Large split-level pub with a spacious patio to the rear, plus an extension enjoying panoramic views. It is above the coastal path on the edge of town, and the Severn Estuary and both Severn bridges can be seen on clear days. A varied menu i...