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Brockley

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Brockley

Brockley works well as a base: 5 minutes from Nailsea, 13km from Cheddar Gorge.

Brockley is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 458, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Brockley sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Brockley to your route.

About Brockley

St Nicholas' Church in Brockley, Somerset, England dates from the 12th century, and is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building. The church is a redundant church in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. It was vested in the Trust on 1 April 1989. The Norman

Read more church has a pinnacled tower which was added in the 15th century, and the whole church was extensively renovated in the 1820s by the Pigott family,. The font is Norman and there is a stone pulpit dating from around 1480. Inside the church is a Royal Coat of Arms dating from 1842 by William Edkins. The building is used as a local arts venue with service generally being held in the church twice a year, however special permission can be obtained for weddings.

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Where is Brockley located?

Brockley is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.4000 latitude, -2.7667 longitude.

What is the population of Brockley?

Brockley has a population of approximately 458 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
458
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.4000, -2.7667

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Brockley

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

bridge

Clifton Suspension Bridge

Isambard Kingdom Brunel's iconic 1864 suspension bridge soaring 75m above the Avon Gorge at Bristol, still carrying traffic and glowing with lights after dark.

11 km · about 20 min drive

natural wonder

Cheddar Gorge

Britain's largest gorge with 450-foot limestone cliffs, ancient caves containing the oldest complete human skeleton found in Britain.

13 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Cheddar Gorge Viewpoint

England's largest gorge with 450-foot limestone cliffs, offering jaw-dropping views from several pull-off points along the winding road.

13 km · about 25 min drive

cathedral

Wells Cathedral

Exquisite Early English Gothic cathedral with a magnificent sculpted west front displaying nearly 300 medieval figures.

23 km · about 25 min drive

ancient ruins

Roman Baths, Bath

Remarkably preserved Roman bathing complex fed by Britain's only natural hot springs, surrounded by elegant Georgian architecture.

28 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Glastonbury Tor

Mystical terraced hill crowned by St Michael's Tower, steeped in Arthurian and early Christian legends with panoramic Somerset views.

29 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Devil's Pulpit

A narrow limestone pinnacle perched above the Wye Valley near Tintern Abbey, offering a dizzying view down through the forest canopy.

34 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Castle Combe

A film-set medieval village of honey cottages with no visible modern intrusions, often called England's prettiest village.

39 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Brockley

  • Right hereClifton Suspension BridgeIsambard Kingdom Brunel's iconic 1864 suspension bridge soaring 75m above the Avon Gorge at Bristol, still carrying traffic and glowing with lights after dark.
  • Right hereCheddar Gorge ViewpointEngland's largest gorge with 450-foot limestone cliffs, offering jaw-dropping views from several pull-off points along the winding road.
  • 34 kmDevil's PulpitA narrow limestone pinnacle perched above the Wye Valley near Tintern Abbey, offering a dizzying view down through the forest canopy.
  • 50 kmSymonds Yat RockA famous viewpoint 504 feet above the River Wye, where peregrine falcons nest and the river performs a dramatic horseshoe bend.
  • 63 kmPorlock HillBritain's steepest A-road, where the A39 climbs out of Porlock onto Exmoor at gradients up to 1-in-4 with two severe hairpins. A scenic Victorian toll road offers a gentler coastal alternative.
  • 71 kmPen y FanThe highest peak in southern Britain at 886 metres, the flat-topped summit of the Brecon Beacons offering sweeping views across Wales.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

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