Downs Edge is ideally situated for access to:
The City Centre. Clifton,The Universities of Bristol and The West of England, British Aerospace, Abbeywood MOD, The Bristol Hospitals,The BUPA Glen Hospital, The Cancer Help Centre in Clifton, The Mall Shopping Centre at Cribbs Causeway, The new Broadmead Shopping Centre, AztecWest Development.
The Cities of Bath, Cheltenham and Gloucester are within easy reach, as are the Glorious Cotswolds and Cheddar Gorge and Caves. Historic Berkeley Castle, Bowood Park, Badminton House and Longleat are all within an hour's car journey.
Thd city has a wealth of Historical, Architectural and Maritime Heritage. One can tour the old part of the City on foot, take a ride on the Open Top guided Bus Tour, or take a unique view of the City from a Ferry Boat on the River.
Worth Visiting:
The Georgian House - an 18th century Merchants House
The Red Lodge - an Elizabethan House
A Variety of Museums - covering many aspects of Bristols Heritage
Bristol Zoo and it's beautiful Gardens
The SS Great Britain -the first translantic passenger liner, built in Bristol by Brunel and now being cleverly restored.
The Matthew - A replica of Jaohn Cabot's C15 Ship in which he discovered Newfoundland.
Bristol Cathedral - founded in 1140 as an Augustinian Monastery.
St. Mary Redcliffe Church - described by Elizabeth 1 as the "fairest Parish Church in England".
The Roman Catholic Cathedral of St Peter and Paul, Clifton - built in the 1960's
@Bristol - situated on The Harbourside and containing Explore, Wildscreen, and Imax Theatre, A planetarium and a number of shops and cafes.
Theatres - Bristol Hippodrome, Theatre Royal, New Vov
It is vital to note directions.
From m5 take j17 onto a4018. At 4th rdbt right into Parrys Lane B4054.1st left Saville Rd, 3rd right Hollybush Ln, after 2nd speed ramp left Downs Edge Drive, proceed past 1st house to end of drive into Downs Edge.
From motorway: m5/m4 junct
Nearest station: Temple Meads/Parkway