Horfield Common

Horfield Common is a number of green spaces across Kellaway Avenue in North Bristol, from the main part of the Common, to Wellington Hill, and up to Bishopthorpe Playground by the Leisure Centre. It actually stretches across three different council wards!

The Ardagh
The main part of the Common is home to The Ardagh, which contains tennis courts, the café and holds lots of events throughout the year! The Ardagh is run by The Ardagh Community Trust.
For more info, please see The Ardagh's website.

Location

The main part of Horfield Common is located just off of:
Kellaway Avenue
Bristol BS6 7YL 

It's accessible on all sides by foot from Kellaway Avenue, Maple Road and Hughendon Road.
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There is very limited car parking outside The Ardagh, which you can access from Kellaway Avenue, close to Golden Hill Tesco.

Facilities

  • Green spaces (maintained grass, wild grass, orchard, flowers)
  • Playgrounds (main Common and Bishopthorpe Playground)
  • Wildlife pond (main Common)
  • Children's bug hotel/garden (main Common)
  • Benches/bins (across all sites)
  • Bathroom facilities (accessible until the tennis courts close at 8pm)
  • Tennis courts (The Ardagh)
  • Café (The Ardagh)
  • Bowling green (The Ardagh)
  • Volunteer garden (The Ardagh)
  • Events spaces/children's social spaces (The Ardagh)
  • First aid kit and defibrillator (The Ardagh)

Accessibility

We are currently working on detailed accessibility information.
​In the meantime, please get in touch at [email protected] if you have any questions.
General information
  • Accessible by car and by foot
  • Tarmacked paths in a loop around the main part of the Common and across Kellaway Avenue
  • Bathroom facilities
  • Café is wheelchair/mobility aid friendly
  • Most areas of the Common are close to houses/roads or are regularly populated
Things to be aware of
  • The main part of the Common is on a gentle slope
  • The car parking is very limited
  • There are no lights apart from street lights on the main roads
  • Dogs are allowed on all parts of the Common
  • No hearing loop/braille in the café
  • Most of the Common is close to busy roads
  • There is a wildlife pond on the main part of the Common, which can be dangerous if unsupervised
If you'd like to be involved regularly with FOHC and its events, please
join the FOHC.

For updates on the Friends of Horfield Common, please find links to our Facebook and email below.