Abbots Leigh
Abbots Leigh is a village and civil parish in North Somerset, England, about 3 miles (5 km) west of the centre of Bristol.
Getting to Abbots Leigh
From Bristol Bus and Coach Station, take Badgerline X1 to Merchant Road and switch to Badgerline X4. Total travel time is about 35 min (Aug 2025).
Worth seeing
You can go and see where the Priory Monks used to bathe and go wild swimming at Abbots Pool. It is now a conservation lake with plenty of birds and a few small water falls. The Priory has been converted into a private house but there are many tunnels under the house leading in many directions. It is believed that the church and Leigh Court are two of the places that are linked to the Priory by tunnels.
- 01Leigh Court
The grounds and park are listed, Grade II, on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens of special historic interest.
- 02Holy Trinity Church
A 15th-century Perpendicular Gothic building, restored and partially rebuilt in 1847–48 after a fire.
Things to do
- 01Abbots Pool Local Nature Reserve
A large pool tbat was part of a series of pools used by medieval monks developed for farming for fish.
Getting around Abbots Leigh the local way
- Get aroundA mountain bike is highly recommended over a city bike, even if you don't plan to go off-road.
- Get aroundBristol Ferry Boat runs several ferry services around the harbour, stopping at various quays on route, and providing a commuter service between the city centre and the main rail station.
- Get aroundNumber Seven Boat Trips also offer a ferry service during the summer months.
- Go nextMap of places with Wikivoyage articles nearby Bath, with its famous Regency terraces, Roman remains and spa facilities, is drive or 15 minutes train journey away, and makes an excellent day trip from Bristol.
- Go nextTwo popular rural tourist destinations that are both an hour from Bristol: The Cotswolds The Mendips Further afield the following are possible day trips and worthy destinations: Exmoor Somerset, Dorset, Devon Forest of Dean Brecon Beacons
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