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Stoke Gifford

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Stoke Gifford

Stoke Gifford works well as a base: 10 minutes from Mangotsfield, 30km from Cheddar Gorge.

Stoke Gifford is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 13,560, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Stoke Gifford 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 Stoke Gifford to your route.

About Stoke Gifford

Stoke Gifford is a neighbourhood and parish and electoral ward in the South Gloucestershire district, in the ceremonial county of Gloucestershire, England. Formerly a separate village, it is now a suburb in the Bristol built-up area, part of the city's North Fringe. The ward had 14,200 residents in 5,788 households at

Read more the 2021 census and the parish had 19,794. It is served by Bristol Parkway railway station and is home to Stoke Gifford depot, on the London-South Wales railway line. To the south, it is served by the Bristol Ring Road. Several major employers and office parks are located in Stoke Gifford, including the Bristol offices of Aviva which took over Friends Life in 2015. The Stoke Gifford area is also home to the main campus of the University of the West of England, and offices of Hewlett-Packard and MOD Abbey Wood, although since 2023 parish boundary changes these are now in the Stoke Park and Cheswick parish. The parish includes the neighbourhoods of Little Stoke and Harry Stoke. It borders Filton, to the south-west, Patchway to the north west, Bradley Stoke to the north, Winterbourne and Hambrook to the east, and Cheswick to the south.

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Stoke Gifford is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.5169 latitude, -2.5405 longitude.

What is the population of Stoke Gifford?

Stoke Gifford has a population of approximately 13,560 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
13,560
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.5169, -2.5405

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 Stoke Gifford

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.

9 km · about 15 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.

20 km · about 25 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.

22 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Castle Combe

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

22 km · about 25 min drive

racetrack

Castle Combe Circuit

A charming Wiltshire circuit in a picturesque Cotswolds village, one of England's oldest operational racing venues.

23 km · about 25 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.

30 km · about 35 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.

30 km · about 35 min drive

cathedral

Wells Cathedral

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

35 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Stoke Gifford

  • 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.
  • 22 kmDevil's PulpitA narrow limestone pinnacle perched above the Wye Valley near Tintern Abbey, offering a dizzying view down through the forest canopy.
  • 30 kmCheddar Gorge ViewpointEngland's largest gorge with 450-foot limestone cliffs, offering jaw-dropping views from several pull-off points along the winding road.
  • 37 kmSymonds Yat RockA famous viewpoint 504 feet above the River Wye, where peregrine falcons nest and the river performs a dramatic horseshoe bend.
  • 66 kmGospel PassThe highest road pass in Wales at 549m, a narrow single-track lane over the Black Mountains between Hay-on-Wye and Llanthony, with vast views across the Wye Valley from beneath Hay Bluff.
  • 74 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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