The South Gloucestershire village of Alveston is 13 miles (21k) to the north of Bristol and close to the town of Thornbury (3 miles - 5k), it lies at the southern end of the Vale of Berkeley. There has been human activity in and around Alveston for millenia, the Alveston Barrows on the outskirts of the village date from the Mesolithic age (about 4500 B.C); in 2001 two pot-holers exploring a local cave found an underground chamber, the floor of which was strewn with animal and human bones along with pot shards. They were dated to be around 2000 years old - the late Iron-Age / Roman period - and some of the human bones showed signs of cannibalism. Alveston has always been in the shadow of it`s larger neighbours; the population in 1770 was only 205. The Ship Inn dates back to 1598, a former coaching inn it was the meeting place of the South Gloustershire Medico-Convival Society, one of the earliest medical socities in Britain. Edward Jenner, who achieved worldwide fame through his vaccination work, was a member and othen visited the Inn. St.Helens old church was set away from the village and was replaced by a new rock faced church in 1885, some of the furnishings and two bells were used in the new church. Other buildings of note in the village are; the Jubliee Hall built in 1887 and the Cross Hands on the village green. Alveston serves as a gateway to the first Seven road bridge and many residents work in the large towns & cities returning to enjoy the calm of the village.
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Premier Inn Bristol Alveston *book online*
Church
Pub and Bar
Restaurant
Sports Clubs
Thornbury CC (Cricket)
Thornbury Youth CC (Cricket)
Places to Stay near Alveston
Premier Inn Bristol Alveston (0.22 miles)
Thornbury Golf Lodge (0.58 miles)
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Offering stunning views of its 2 golf courses and the surrounding countryside, the Thornbury Golf Lodge fuses a traditional farmhouse exterior with a comfortably refurbished ... More
Thornbury Castle (1.47 miles)
Thornbury Castle was built in 1510 by Edward Stafford, 3rd Duke of Buckingham and Constable of all England. It was also once owned by Henry VIII who stayed here with Anne Boleyn during their honeymoon ... More | visit website
Roylands Farm Cottage (2.24 miles)
Roylands Farm Cottage is situated in beautiful countryside on the outskirts of Bristol and within a 5 minute drive of the Almondsbury interchange where the M4 and the M5 meet. It truly is the perfect ... More | visit website
Crossover House (3.15 miles)
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Almondsbury Interchange Hotel (3.31 miles)
Set in a prime location on the outskirts of Bristol, this hotel is only 10 minutes from Bristol Parkway Rail Station and is easily located close to the M4 and M5. ... More
Park Hotel (3.62 miles)
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Hilton Bristol (3.68 miles)
The Hilton Bristol Hotel's modern comforts contrast well with the treasures of the past which can be enjoyed in the area, such as the SS. Great Britain, at the city docks, Chepstow Castle ... More
Rangeworthy Court Hotel (3.75 miles)
This 16th Century Manor House Hotel welcomes you to enjoy good food, excellent service and our warm, friendly atmosphere. We pride ourselves in offering a 'home from home' experience to ... More
Aztec Hotel & Spa (3.84 miles)
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