Shirehampton Bristol Map

About Shirehampton

Shirehampton breathes with a quiet dignity, its suburban character softened by the embrace of the Avon Gorge. It lies 6.4 km north-west of Bristol (from Bristol: bearing 308°T, OS grid ST 533 768), and is situated north-east of Pill village. The light here often carries a pearly sheen, reflecting off the broad expanse of the river as it curves towards the Severn Estuary, a constant murmur beneath the rustle of leaves in its well-tended gardens. Its history is rooted in the practicalities of riverside life, with echoes of its past as a bustling port still discernible in the sturdy architecture and the occasional glimpse of weathered brickwork. The village green, a generous sweep of emerald, offers a space for quiet contemplation, a place where the afternoon sun might linger a little longer before dipping behind the distant hills. Shirehampton, though a suburb, retains a distinct identity, a place where the everyday unfolds with a gentle, unhurried grace.

About This Shirehampton Map Page

Explore Shirehampton, Bristol, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.488725, -2.673334. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.