With spring here, we have compiled some of the most beautiful towns and villages that are a must visit for a day trip when the whether is on our side.
Whether you are looking for a lovely stroll in nature, to enjoy a pint by the river or something to entertain the youngest in the family, the towns and villages near Bristol have a lot to offer for all budgets.
Scroll through to learn about 12 of the most gorgeous towns and villages that are ideal for an Easter day trip near Bristol.
5. Swineford - 26 minutes away
Located next to the popular village of Bitton, this hamlet often doesn’t get talked about but is well worth a visit. Firstly, you have The Swan pub which lines the Bath Road. Then there is a picnic area off the busy road with a path leading up the hill to Upton Cheyney. Nearby is the River Avon with the Swineford Lock constructed between 1724 and 1727. | Google Maps
6. Stanton Drew - 23 minutes away
Nestled between Pensford and Chew Magna, Stanton Drew is worth a visit. Off the main B3130 road, the village offers a very good pub, The Druids Arms, and a stone circle attraction it is most famous for. Payment to visit the stone circles is given through a donation tin on the way into the field. | Rebsie Fairholm - stock.adobe.co
7. Old Sodbury - 23 minutes away
Plenty of history here with the name of the village recorded in Anglo-Saxon as ‘Soppa’s Fort’ - the impressive fort can be viewed on a circular walk from the village. Aside from that, the village, which is on an old coaching route to London, has the 900-year-old St John the Baptist church and a decent pub called The Dog Inn. | Google Maps
8. Doynton - 27mins away
Situated on the edge of the Cotswolds and with the River Boyd passing through it, the village is a beautiful stop to make on one of the many walks in and around it. Also there is The Cross House pub, a village hall and the Holy Trinity Church. | Google Maps