Portishead

Portishead is magnificently situated, with sweeping views of the Severn Estuary, the Welsh coastline, both Severn bridges to one side and the beautiful and scenic Gordano Valley to the other.

The picturesque Lake Grounds offer plenty of space for children to play, and is ideal for relaxing, admiring the spectacular views or watching the cricket or bowls.  This is a great place to picnic, and  refreshments are also available from the café. 
Portishead's stylish new marina development Port Marine houses up to 150 boats and has been developed as the centrepiece of a large urban renewal programme.   The area is well worth a visit, to see the luxury homes being developed and the striking public art. The work of several internationally acclaimed sculptors is on view here.

Nearby attractions include a zoo farm, a fascinating farm and retail museum, and superb National Trust houses and gardens.

Must See and Do

1. Take your family to the Lake Grounds for a relaxing day out
2.  local nature reserve Eastwood and Battery Point . 
3. Traditional Victorian High Street with a good mix of original shops and modern stores to suit all tastes.
4. The Forest of Avon, a community forest established in 1992.
5. Tyntesfield, a magnificent Victorian country house near Clevedon 
6. Noah's Ark a spectacular hands-on zoo with huge indoor adventure playgrounds and the world's longest hedge maze, all on a genuine working farm!
7. Portishead’s new marina houses up to 150 boats within the historic port.
8. Several internationally acclaimed sculptors are on view at the Marina, including the monumental and graceful ‘Angels of Portishead’. Find out more about the Portishead Public Art Project.
9. Oakham Treasures is believed to be the largest display of retail and farming history in the UK.
10. Walk  the coastal path down to Clevedon enjoying the views across the Severn Estuary and beyond 
11. Take a dip in the open air pool at the espalanade

Further Information
Portishead Street Map
Tide Times

Local Facilities:

Hospitals / Health Centres
Clevedon Hospital, Old Street, Clevedon, 01275 872212
Health Centre, Portishead, 0844 477 3283
Marina Healthcare Centre, Harbourside, 0300 300 0029
Doctors  
please see  www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk or call 0845 4647
Post Office 
Martin McColl, High Street, Portishead, BS20 6AB, 01275 814328
Library
Portishead Library, High Street, Portishead, 01934 426040
Banks 
Lloyds TSB, Combe Road, Portishead, Bristol, BS20 6BJ, 0845 0725555
Barclays, 68, High St, Portishead, Bristol, BS20 6EH, 0845 7555555
NatWest , 25, High St, Portishead, Bristol, BS20 6BL, 0845 302 1751
Country Market
Portishead, Folk Hall, High Street, BS20 6PR, Fri 9.45am -10.45am
Swimming Pools 
Open Air Pool, The Espalnade. Portishead, BS20 7HD, 01275 843 454
Parish Wharf Leisure Centre, Harbour Road, Portishead, BS20 7DD
01275 848494