Dating back to Roman times, Portishead derives its name from 'port at the head of the river'. In fact the river water once came right up to the High Street and evidence can be seen on the old wall of where the boats would once have been moored. Over 5000 years ago the area was a marshy plain inhabited by Hippopotami and Elephants whose teeth have been excavated from time to time. The dominant architecture is Victorian, helping the town to retain much of its original charm. In 1836 a deep water dock was built to facilitate large ships involved in importing and exporting goods around the world. The dock was used extensively to carry coal to the power station that was once sited beside it. Since the closure of the Power Station in 1980, the dock has been well preserved and is now the centre of a new marina development. Areas of local interest include the Portishead coastline and the Lake Grounds, the town's main area of Parkland, was built around a 20th century artificial lake. Portsihead also boasts one of the last remaining public outdoor swimming pools in the United Kingdom. Also of interest is Battery Point, built to defend the Severn Estuary.
Budget
Premier Inn Portishead *book online*
Classes
Market
Pub and Bar
Taxi
Avenue Cars
Portishead and Port Marine Taxis
Sports Clubs
Clevedon & District RC (Cycling)
Gemini Tae Kwon-Do (Martial Arts)
Shops
Bella Natura
Top Hat & Tails
Pets At Home
Activities
Inspired Sports!(Adventure)
AG & DG Down & Partners(Shooting)
Compass Sea School Ltd(Water Sports)
Places to Stay near Portishead
Premier Inn Portishead (0.62 miles)
Days Inn Bristol M5 (2.70 miles)
The Star Inn B&B (3.18 miles)
Tyntesfield Estate A couple of miles east on the B3128 lies the spectacular Tyntesfield House and estate at Wraxall. The National ... More | visit website
Walton Park Hotel (4.62 miles)
Brockley Coombe Manor (4.70 miles)
Campbells Landing (5.08 miles)
Campbells Landing is located directly opposite the beautiful Victorian pier on Clevedon's famous seafront.The ten-room hotel, restaurant and bar boasts superb views of the Bristol Channel, the Holm Islands and ... More
Brook Redwood Hotel & Country Club (5.42 miles)
On the edge of Bristol, Brook Redwood Hotel and Country Club features a 130-seat cinema, 3 swimming pools and ample free parking. The rooms have flat-screen TVs. Brook Redwood Hotel has 1 indoor pool and 2 ... More | visit website
Westfield House (5.88 miles)
Westfield House (5.88 miles)
Westfield House is a small family run Guest House ideal for the discerning guest, whose priorities are comfort, relaxation, good food and a quiet location. All diets catered for. Westfield ... More
Henbury Lodge Hotel (6.14 miles)
The vision of the founders of the Hotel was one of gracious living in a country house setting surrounded by history, yet only a short distance from the City Centre.
Established in ... More | visit website
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