Description
Learn about the first social housing estate in Britain from Larry Bennett, a local historian who grew up in Hillfields in the 1960s and 70s.
Larry is a well established historian specialising in familial connections of the local schools and landmarks of Hillfields up to the mid 1980’s.
There isn’t much about Hillfields that he doesn’t know!
Starting Point
Hillfields Park Community Centre, off Thicket Avenue, BS16 4EH
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Contact Name
Sam Hickman
Booking Phone
0117 304 8045
Booking Email
info@hillfieldscommunitygarden.co.uk
Link to Walk
Distance
2km
Duration
1:00:00
Cost
£5
Event facilities
Accessible by public transport, Accessible toilets, Buggy friendly, Donations accepted, Mobility scooter friendly, Toilets, Wheelchair friendly, Assistance dogs only
Booking Required
Yes
Walk Grade
Fairly easy – mainly flat on paved surfaces with some features such as step and hills. Walking at gentle pace