Totterdown, Bristol
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| OS grid reference | |
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| Unitary authority | Bristol |
| Ceremonial county | Bristol |
| Region | South West |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BRISTOL |
| Postcode district | BS |
| Dial code | 0117 |
| Police | Avon and Somerset |
| Fire | Avon |
| Ambulance | Great Western |
| UK Parliament | Bristol East |
| European Parliament | South West England |
| List of places: UK • England | |
Totterdown is a suburb of Bristol, England, situated area just south of the River Avon and south-east of Temple Meads railway station. It rises relatively steeply from the river bank to a largely terraced housing area which is notable for its painted homes often in bright colours that can be seen from some distance.
Once mainly a working class area and built for the nearby railway industry, in the mid to late 19th century, Totterdown has become a popular area for the younger generation taking up work in the city centre.
It has several local pubs some of which attract a younger clientele with DJ nights. Two of the better known for the music are the Shakespeare and the New Found Out.
There is an amateur weather site in Totterdown that has a useful website for local climate details.
In the last few years the Totterdown Art trail Frontroom has been gaining in popularity. This event invites visitors into the houses of artists in this area of Bristol to view a large range of local artwork.
