Brislington East (ward) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Brislington East |
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 Brislington East
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| Population | 11,584 |
| OS grid reference | ST622704 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BRISTOL |
| Postcode district | BS4 |
| Dialling code | 0117 |
| Police | Avon and Somerset |
| Fire | Avon |
| Ambulance | Great Western |
| EU Parliament | South West England |
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Brislington East is a special area, or council ward, in the city of Bristol, England. It covers the eastern side of Brislington. It also includes other neighborhoods like Broom Hill, St Anne's, and St Anne's Park.
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Exploring Brislington East
Brislington is a very large area in Bristol. Because it's so big, it's divided into two parts for local government. Brislington East is one of these important sections.
What Can You Find in Brislington East?
In Brislington East, you can find the home ground of Brislington F.C.. This is a local football club where teams play. There's also St. Brendan's Sixth Form College. This college is a place where students go to continue their education after high school.
For a quick meal, there's a McDonald's restaurant. If you love nature, you can visit Eastwood Farm. This is a large nature reserve, about 6 acres (24,000 square meters) in size. It's a great place to explore the outdoors. You can also find a Co-op shop and a local pub called The Good Intent.
Discovering Broom Hill
Broom Hill is another area within Brislington East. Sometimes people spell it Broomhill. It's important not to confuse it with another place called Broomhill near Fishponds. This area is located to the north of Brislington.
Broom Hill's Location and History
Broom Hill is right next to the River Avon. The Great Western Railway also runs through this area. You can see some railway tracks, called sidings, just east of Bristol Temple Meads station.
Between Broom Hill and St Anne's, the railway goes through the St Anne's tunnel. A famous engineer named Isambard Kingdom Brunel built this tunnel in 1840. The entrances to the tunnel are very old and special. They are protected as Grade II* listed buildings. Bus service 1 helps people travel around this area.
Education in Broom Hill
Broomhill Junior School is located on Allison Road. This school teaches both boys and girls. It serves students in years 3 to 6, which are usually ages 7 to 11.
St Anne's and St Anne's Park
St Anne's is a neighborhood that borders Brislington. It also touches other areas like St George, St Phillips, and Broom Hill. St Anne's Park is a residential area with many homes. It lies just east of St Anne's.
Both St Anne's and St Anne's Park are bordered to the north by a bend in the River Avon. This river loop helps define the northern edge of these communities.
