Bitton facts for kids
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| Population | 3,509 (2011 Census (Ward)) |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode district | BS30 |
| Police | Avon and Somerset |
| Fire | Avon |
| Ambulance | Great Western |
| EU Parliament | South West England |
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Bitton is a lovely village and a local area (called a civil parish) located in South Gloucestershire, England. It's found to the east of the big city of Bristol and sits right by the River Boyd.
The entire Bitton parish is home to about 9,307 people. Besides the main village, it includes several smaller places. These are Swineford, Upton Cheyney, Beach, Oldland Common, North Common, and part of Willsbridge.
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Getting Around Bitton: Transport Links
Getting around Bitton is quite easy thanks to its transport connections. The main road, the A431 road, runs right through the village. This road connects Bitton to nearby places like Willsbridge to the north-west and Kelston to the south-east.
Explore the Avon Valley Railway
One of the coolest transport features is the heritage Avon Valley Railway. This special railway is based at Bitton railway station. It's a fun way to experience old trains! Right next to the railway, you'll find the National Cycle Network's Bristol and Bath Railway Path. This path is perfect for cycling or walking between Bristol and Bath.
Bus Routes in Bitton
If you prefer buses, several routes use the A431. Bus routes 19, 37, 441, 443, and 684 can take you to the city centres of Bath and Bristol. They also connect to various suburbs around these cities.
Sports and Activities in Bitton
Bitton is a great place for sports lovers! The village has its own local football team, Bitton A.F.C.. There's also a local cricket team called Bitton CC. Both teams play their games at the Recreation Ground. This sports area is just south of the A431 road, a short distance west of the village.
Join the Bitton Road Runners
If you enjoy running, you might like the Bitton Road Runners club. This running group started in 1986. It helps people of all running abilities enjoy the sport. The club is very active and has over 300 members. It includes both junior (younger) and senior (adult) sections.
Famous Faces from Bitton
Bitton has been home to some interesting and famous people over the years.
Inventors and Gardeners
- H. T. Ellacombe was a vicar in Bitton for many years. He invented the Ellacombe apparatus, which is a special device used for ringing church bells.
- His son, H. N. Ellacombe, also became a vicar in Bitton. He was famous for helping to spread a special type of early-flowering snowdrop called 'Atkinsii'. These snowdrops grew in his garden in Bitton.
Authors, Actors, and Business Leaders
- Bitton is the birthplace of the well-known author Dick King Smith. He wrote many popular children's books.
- Actress Richenda Carey was also born in the village.
- Television presenter Noel Edmonds once lived in Bitton.
- Harold Crofton Sleigh lived in Belmont House in Bitton in 1881. He later founded a big shipping company and the Golden Fleece Petroleum Company in Melbourne, Australia.
- The talented landscape and equestrian painter Allen Culpepper Sealy was born in Bitton in 1850.
