A short walk from the station will bring you to this large, grassy area which contains a modern playground, a five-a-side pitch and plenty of room to spread out and have a picnic. The village hall, with its distinctive curved-roof, hosts a range of events and sports clubs for the area and is available for hire.
Local wildlife
Walking along the seafront reveals one of the best sites in the area for coastal wildlife. Bird watching on a windy day can be truly breathtaking, with many seabirds swooping low over the water before regaining their bearings and flying back down river. Those with a keen eye might spot a grey seal in late-summer, chasing fish into the waves.
The Blue Lagoon
Once named ‘Blackpool of the West’, this was a popular holiday resort in the 1920s and 30s. The popular open-air swimming pool was called ‘The Blue Lagoon’. Photographs from the time reveal that this was an important and fashionable retreat for families from Bristol and further afield. The swimming pool was demolished to make way for the flood- barrier and by the 1960s many of the cafés and amusements had closed.
Severn Beach
A short walk, from the station to the coast, leads to stunning views of the second Severn Crossing to the north and of the Avonmouth docks to the south. There are plenty of sea birds to spot and sometimes even a grey seal. The village itself is very peaceful and opens out quickly into luscious green countryside. For young families, there’s a well-equipped playground next to the village hall.