Brislington West (ward) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Brislington West |
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 Old tram depot, Bath Road/Sandy Park Road |
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 Brislington West
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| Population | 11,355 |
| 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 West is a part of the city of Bristol, England. It's like a neighborhood or a district. This area includes the western side of Brislington, plus two other places called Arnos Vale and Kensington Park. It's a "council ward," which means it's an area used for local elections.
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Exploring Brislington West
Brislington is one of the biggest neighborhoods in Bristol. It's located southeast of the city center. For local government, Brislington is divided into two parts: Brislington West and Brislington East. In Brislington West, you'll find places like Oasis Academy Brislington, the ITV West Country TV studios, and part of the famous Arnos Vale Cemetery.
Discovering Arno's Vale
Arno's Vale is an area about two miles from Bristol's city center. It's famous for the Arnos Vale Cemetery, which opened in 1837. This cemetery is huge, covering about 45 acres of wooded land. It's a "listed building," which means it's a special place protected by law because of its history.
People stopped being buried there in 1998. But volunteers have kept it open and cared for it ever since. Arno's Vale was once part of a large estate called Arno's Court. The main house from that estate is now a hotel called Arno's Manor Hotel.
The land around the hotel includes Arno's Court Park. This park offers great views across Bristol. It sits on a hill between the areas of Knowle and Brislington. Near the park, you'll find the Arno's Court Triumphal Arch and the Black Castle Public House. These are right next to the A4 road, which is a main route. Roads leading to Bath and Wells also pass through this area.
Exploring Kensington Park
Kensington Park is a smaller neighborhood in Brislington West. It's located along Bath Road, which runs from Arno's Vale to Brislington village. This area includes streets like Kensington Park Road, Kings and Hampstead Roads, and parts of Winchester and Wick Roads.
The houses in Kensington Park are mostly from the Victorian era (late 1800s) and early 1900s. Many of them are large and well-kept. The people who live here are often professionals who work in the city.
On Bath Road, across from Kensington Park Road, there's a small memorial cross. It was built to remember the people who lost their lives in the First World War.
Famous People from Brislington West
- Anna Russell (1807 – 1876) was a botanist, someone who studies plants. She was born in Arno's Vale and lived in Brislington.
