Description
Frenchay remains a village and the people of Frenchay are proud of this.
It really shows!
Join us for a stroll through three hundred years of village life.
You will discover the origins of the name Frenchay and hear the stories of the people who created and grew the settlement over time including, farmers, craftspeople, Quakers, laundry workers, aristocrats and quarry folk.
You will hear of body snatchers, transatlantic trees and the story of Tom Tit, who is buried in a field under a huge stone.
Starting Point
Frenchay Village Museum, BS16 1SZ
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Contact Name
Steve Mynard
Booking Phone
07443 642755
Booking Email
stevemynard@sky.com
Link to Walk
Distance
2 miles
Duration
2:00:00
Cost
Free
Event facilities
Accessible by public transport, Dogs on leads welcome
Booking Required
Yes
Walk Grade
Fairly easy – mainly flat on paved surfaces with some features such as step and hills. Walking at gentle pace