A village feel, a city on the doorstep – and neighbours who look out for each other.
Everything you need to know about living in Stoke Bishop, in one place: local news, health services, schools, transport, green spaces, clubs – and a members’ space to share, sell, ask and help.
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Health services
GP surgeries, dentists, pharmacies, hospitals and urgent care.
🚌Getting around
Buses, Sea Mills, Bristol Parkway and Temple Meads trains, taxis and community transport.
🎒Schools & families
Nurseries, primary and secondary schools and activities for 0–18s.
🎭Learning, venues & clubs
Adult learning, halls to hire and social clubs for every age.
🛍️Shops & businesses
Druid Hill, Trymwood Parade and local traders.
🌳Parks & wildlife
The Downs, Avon Gorge, Old Sneed Park and the Trym valley.
⛪Places of worship
St Mary Magdalene and faith communities nearby.
📜Our history
From Roman Abona to Stride houses.
A place where people still knock on the door
Stoke Bishop has always run on neighbourliness – collecting a prescription for someone who’s poorly, lending a ladder, welcoming new families and students each autumn. This website exists to make that easier.
- Offer or ask for help – lifts, shopping, a friendly phone call, odd jobs.
- Share what’s happening – events, lost pets, road works, good news.
- Pass things on – sell, swap or give away from your home.
- Have your say – join friendly discussions about our area.
Good Neighbour scheme
Members can volunteer a little time to help someone nearby.
Post your news
Members can share local updates on the board.
Marketplace
Sell or give away items from home to people down the road.
Forum
Talk about planning, green spaces, safety and more.
Local news
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Leafy, historic and close-knit
Stoke Bishop sits in the north-west of Bristol, bordered by The Downs, the River Avon and the River Trym, between Westbury-on-Trym and Sea Mills. Its heart is the village hall and the row of shops on Druid Hill, surrounded by tree-lined roads, 1930s homes and grand Victorian villas.
We’re a mix of families, long-standing residents, retirees and – in term time – thousands of University of Bristol students living in the halls near The Downs.
1669
Stoke House built for Sir Robert Cann
790s
Land granted to the Bishop of Worcester
1904
Became part of the City of Bristol
BS9
Stoke Bishop, Sneyd Park & Sea Mills ward
Free, friendly and run by volunteers
Everything on the information pages is open to all. Register as a member (it’s free) to post news, list items for sale, and take part in the discussion forum.