Gloucester Road, Bristol

Gloucester Road is a road in Bristol, England. It runs through the suburbs of St. Andrew's, Bishopston and Horfield and is a part of the A38, a former coaching route north of Bristol to Filton and the M5 Motorway.

Gloucester Road, Bristol
Gloucester Road running through Horfield, Bristol.
Location within Bristol
Maintained byBristol City Council
LocationBristol, England
Postal codeBS7
Coordinates51°28′30″N 2°35′32″W
NorthFilton Road
SouthCheltenham Road

The street is a focal point for local businesses, and is promoted by Bristol City Council as a centre of independent trade. The Bristol North Baths on Gloucester Road were popular for most of the 20th century, and the location was used in filming for several television shows. Numerous shops and bars have achieved popularity in the local press for their unique contribution to Bristol. Graffiti and stencil art is popular and encouraged by some business in the area.

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