The village of Failand lies in a rural area between the city of Bristol and the Bristol Channel. It is a small village with a 19th century church which was donated by Richard Vaughan to the parish in 1887. Unfortunately, he neglected to register it as a church and it did not actually become a recognised church until 1920! The church today houses an impressive tapestry depicting the Canterbury Tales. There are a number of attractions worth visiting in the area. Noah's Ark Zoo Farm has a great many exotic animals and offers a very child friendly experience, making it an ideal family outing. Nearby the lover of history and architecture can find Tyntesfield, a spectacular Victorian country house and grounds which is open to the public between May and November. There is also the annual North Somerset show at May Bank Holiday, featuring many attractions related to rural life, including tractor pulling, heavy horses and rural crafts. Failand is also home to the Failand and Portbury Cricket Club, a leading Bristol and North Somerset cricket club playing a very competitive standard of cricket. For a good meal to round of your visit, you can stop off at the Failand Inn.
Places to Stay near Failand
Brook Redwood Hotel & Country Club (1.08 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
The Angel Inn (1.97 miles)
The Angel is a historic village pub surrounded by farmland, next to a 600 year old church, and yet it is ideally situated less than one mile from Bristol city ... More
Days Inn Bristol M5 (2.41 miles)
Avon Gorge (2.95 miles)
The hotel is situated in the charming district of Clifton, above the spectacular Avon Gorge and overlooking Brunel's famous suspension bridge.
Business and leisure guests alike will enjoy staying at the Avon ... More
Best Western Victoria Square Hotel (3.40 miles)
Situated in trendy Clifton on a leafy Georgian square, the Best Western Victoria Square Hotel provides the perfect base for exploring the vibrant city of Bristol. Independently owned & run, the ... More
Harbour House Serviced Apartments by Portland (3.46 miles)
Harbourhouse apartments a very large luxurious two bedroom, two bathroom modern apartments 2 years old. The apartments benefit from broadband, cable TV , are close to the harbourside, historic SS ... More
Westfield House (3.47 miles)
Westfield House (3.47 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
Channings Hotel (3.55 miles)
Channings hotel is a Victorian Manor House set in the heart of Clifton, It was gifted to one of Queen Victoria's Ladies in waiting. Situated 10 minutes from the City Centre, Art Galleries, Theatures ... More | visit website
The Star Inn B&B (3.57 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
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