Hengrove facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hengrove |
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 Boundaries of the city council ward. |
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.jpg) Imperial Park |
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| Population | 11,723 {2011.Ward |
| OS grid reference | ST589687 |
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| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BRISTOL |
| Postcode district | BS14 |
| Dialling code | 0117 |
| EU Parliament | South West England |
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Hengrove is a busy area in Bristol, England. It's like a neighborhood or a part of a city. It sits between other places called Whitchurch, Knowle, and Bishopsworth. Two main roads, Wells Road (A37) and Airport Road (A4174), run through it. A nearby part of Knowle is known as Knowle West.
Most homes in Hengrove are terraced houses. These are houses joined together in a row. The area also has schools for younger and older students. Buses serve the area, making it easy to get around. Since 2019, you can also use the MetroBus service here.
Hengrove is also home to the old Bristol (Whitchurch) Airport. This airport hasn't been used for a long time. Now, parts of the old airfield have new buildings. These include a hospital and places for fun activities.
Fun at Hengrove Leisure Park
Hengrove Leisure Park is a great place for entertainment. It's located on Hengrove Way. This park has many different restaurants and fast food places. You can also find a hotel, a cinema, and a bingo hall here.
Right next to the park, there's a huge children's play park. It's the biggest one in Bristol! There's also a cool skate park for skateboarding and scootering. In 2021, plans were approved to change the leisure park. Most of its buildings will be taken down to build new homes.
Hengrove Park: A New Beginning
Hengrove Park is a very important area in Bristol. It's the biggest site for "urban regeneration." This means old parts of the city are being rebuilt and improved. The park is built on some of the land from the old Whitchurch Airport.
Today, Hengrove Park is home to several important places:
- South Bristol Community Hospital: A hospital that serves the local community.
- Hengrove Park Leisure Centre: A place for sports and swimming.
- Hengrove Skills Academy: A center where people can learn new skills.
In 2001, Hengrove Park also hosted the Ashton Court Festival for a short time. This park is the starting point for MetroBus route m1, which helps people travel around the city quickly.
Sports in Hengrove
Hengrove is a sporty place! It has its own non-League football club called Hengrove Athletic F.C.. They play their games at Norton Lane. Hengrove is also home to Imperial RFC. This is a rugby union club that plays in the Somerset premier league.
