Windmill Hill City Farm Bristol
Bristol · BS3
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Summary
A community city farm in the Bedminster area of south Bristol, referenced in a Reddit thread seeking student film participants, offering a genuine urban farm setting with animals, growing plots, and community facilities.
About this location
Windmill Hill City Farm is a community-run urban farm in the Bedminster district of south Bristol, established in the 1970s as part of the city farm movement. The site covers several acres of largely flat ground with animal enclosures — pigs, goats, chickens, and other livestock — vegetable growing plots, a community building with a cafe and workshop spaces, and a community garden. City farms are a distinctive urban location type: the combination of working agricultural animals and garden land within a densely populated city area creates a genuinely unusual setting that reads neither as conventional farmland nor as urban public park. Reddit threads from Bristol reference Windmill Hill City Farm as a location sought for a student film. For small-scale productions, the farm offers an accessible and affordable hire, and the community organisation is accustomed to working with local filmmakers. The south Bristol location is within easy reach of the city centre and Bedminster’s commercial street.
Access notes
- Parking
- On-site parking available — confirm crew-vehicle capacity with the venue.
- Loading access
- Loading access not listed. Confirm access points, door widths, and lift availability with the venue before the day.
- Public transit
- Bristol has mainline rail and regional bus connections. Check the nearest station and allow for equipment on-foot from transit.
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FAQ
- Do I need a permit to film at Windmill Hill City Farm Bristol?
- No council permit is usually needed for filming at Windmill Hill City Farm Bristol itself, but you'll still need the owner's written permission, and any spill-over onto public highway or pavement may require a council permit.
- Is parking available at Windmill Hill City Farm Bristol?
- On-site parking is available at Windmill Hill City Farm Bristol. Capacity varies — confirm crew-vehicle numbers with the venue before the day.
- How much does it cost to film at Windmill Hill City Farm Bristol?
- Windmill Hill City Farm Bristol sits in the £ band. Typical UK film-location day rates range from under £200 for simple interior shoots to well over £1,000 for period properties and landmark venues. Confirm with the venue directly.
- What crew size is suitable for Windmill Hill City Farm Bristol?
- Windmill Hill City Farm Bristol suits small crews of around 5 or fewer — documentary units, stills shoots, and lean commercial crews.
- Has anything been filmed at Windmill Hill City Farm Bristol before?
- Windmill Hill City Farm Bristol appears on Filmshoot's UK location index because it has a documented track record or strong characteristics for film and photography. Specific production credits aren't displayed unless publicly confirmed by the venue — ask the venue directly or check ScreenSkills and IMDb Locations for verified credits.
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