Easter Compton
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Avon and Somerset | |
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Easter Compton is a village in the
The village is only 1.5 miles away from 'The Mall' shopping centre and leisure complex at
The National Cycle Network runs through the village on its way to the Severn Bridge by which it is possible to enter Wales on foot or bicycle. There are some walks locally which give great views of the surrounding countryside, especially from the top of Spaniorum Hill.[1] Each year in June, the village holds a carnival. The main road through the village is closed and the carnival procession finishes on the playing field where the floats are judged and various entertainments and stalls are available. In 2006, due to insurance restrictions, the carnival, previously drawn by lorries and vans provided by a local haulage firm, was restricted to non-motorised transport and the traditional throwing of water and flour was forbidden. In recent times the carnival has been cancelled due to the pandemic.
The village also puts on a large fireworks display on 5 November to mark Guy Fawkes Night.
Bristol Zoo is planning to open a large zoological and adventure park in woodland which it owns adjacent to Blackhorse Hill.[2]
References
- ^ Bristol Countryside Service: walk sheet
- ^ "National Wildlife Conservation Park website". Archived from the original on 7 August 2011. Retrieved 1 May 2011.
- ^ Murray, Robin (25 October 2019). "Watch first surfers take to the water at The Wave". Bristol Post. Retrieved 20 March 2020.
External links
Media related to Easter Compton at Wikimedia Commons