Cheltenham Road and Stokes Croft

Start with the street art in Stokes Croft

For a Bristol break centred on independent shops, street art and an evening out, look north from the city centre. Stokes Croft, Cheltenham Road and Gloucester Road give you different stretches to explore. Choose a few stops rather than trying to cover the whole area in one outing.

Stokes Croft’s walls are part of its character, and the artwork changes. The People’s Republic of Stokes Croft documents community walls and its outdoor gallery on Jamaica Street. Look beyond a single famous mural and take in the smaller pieces as you wander. For exhibitions and workshops, use the current local events listings before making plans. Keep entrances clear and ask before photographing people or entering a studio.

Browse Gloucester Road for something local

Continue towards Gloucester Road when you want independent shops rather than a shopping centre. Room 212 is a gallery and gift shop showing work by Bristol artists, including original artwork, prints and handmade pieces. It sits on the Gloucester Road shopping stretch in Bishopston, so allow for the distance between the places you choose.

Visit Bristol’s area guide is useful for finding more independent shops, cafés and restaurants along the road. Check each business’s own opening information for your visit.

For cricket at Bristol County Ground, Bishopston puts you on the Gloucester Road side of the ground. England Men play New Zealand here on Sunday 19 September 2027. Check the ECB fixture schedule against your tickets before choosing your nights. The Bishopston apartment for two has a double bedroom at the rear. If friends want separate bedrooms, check dates at the Cheltenham Road flat for four.

Build an evening around the music

For a food and music stop in Stokes Croft, The Canteen publishes its menu and live programme from its home at 80 Stokes Croft. Check the event listing and entry conditions for your date, as arrangements can vary by evening.

You can explore during the day, return to your flat, then head out for a particular performance. This is a lively part of Bristol, so choose it for access to the neighbourhood rather than expecting the atmosphere of a secluded retreat.

Add a pause in St Andrews Park

If you are exploring the Gloucester Road side of the area, St Andrews Park gives you a different pace. This Victorian neighbourhood park has free admission, a children’s play area and toilets. Its paddling pool is seasonal, so do not make it the centrepiece of a visit outside summer.

There is no dedicated car park. The council page links to access information if you need to plan the route around particular mobility requirements.

Choose Cheltenham Road or Bishopston as your base

The Cheltenham Road flat with city views sleeps two in one bedroom and has a full kitchen, dedicated workspace and washer dryer. It suits a stay with time split between exploring and relaxing in your own living space.

Further along the area, the Gloucester Road apartment in Bishopston also sleeps two. It is on the first floor, with a double bedroom at the rear, a living room overlooking Gloucester Road, a fitted kitchen and laundry facilities. Compare the exact location and access details before choosing, rather than treating these as the same neighbourhood address.

For another one bedroom option, compare the Cheltenham Road flat for two. If you need separate bedrooms for family, friends or colleagues, look at the two bedroom Cheltenham Road flat and the two bedroom flat near Stokes Croft, both listed for up to four guests. Open each property to compare its layout, access and current details, then check your dates rather than assuming the flats have the same availability.

Plan transport, parking and your stay

Use Travelwest’s journey planner for the places you intend to visit. Gloucester Road covers a long stretch, so the best stop or route depends on your destination.

The Cheltenham Road flat describes paid street parking and paid options nearby. The Bishopston apartment lists street parking, which is not a reserved private space. Check local signs and restrictions when arriving. Use our Bristol parking guide if an included space is essential.

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