Audio Tour

The free Emersons Green Audio Tour invites families to discover the fascinating history on their doorstep. Spanning Emersons Green, Mangotsfield, and the surrounding areas, this 3.7-mile circular route features 14 points of interest, celebrating everything from local mining heritage and chocolate production to giant earth sculptures and cutting-edge supercomputers.

Starting outside Emersons Green Library, the 90-minute walk is brought to life through audio commentary and interviews. Simply scan the QR codes along the route with your mobile phone to hear the stories behind the landmarks you pass every day.
Perfect for families, the Emersons Green Audio Tour is a great way to get active, explore the outdoors, and learn something new about your local area — all at your own pace.
Step out, get fit, and explore your community!

The Walk

Discover trains, mines, giant sculptures, chocolate and more on this 3.7-mile narrated circular walk from Emerson’s Green Library. The Emersons Green Audio Tour will take between 90 minutes and two hours to complete. Allow more time if you plan to stop at any location.

The Audio

Look out for the signs on the route, and use your phone to scan each of the QR codes with your camera. Hear a mix of historical stories, facts, and interviews that bring our local landmarks to life.

About

Emersons Green Audio Tour was originally produced for the local community by Lenni Langreiter as part of the Duke of Edinburgh Award in 2024. Emersons Green Town Council has since established the tour as a permanent fixture in the community.

Local Stories

Did you know Emersons Green and Mangotsfield have links to a king’s murder, chocolate, mining, a supercomputer and the area features one of the world’s biggest earth sculptures?

Thanks To

Thanks to the support of; South Gloucestershire Council, Emersons Green Library and St James Church.

Get in touch!

Emersons Green Town Council

198 Westerleigh Road
Emersons Green
BS16 7AN
Phone: 0117 302 6989 Email: clerk@emersonsgreen-tc.gov.uk Website: emersonsgreen-tc.gov.uk Facebook Instagram

14 Points of Interest

  1. 01. Emersons Green Library2 Mins Walk, 140m
  2. 02. Emersons Green Park4 Mins Walk, 320m
  3. 03. Emersons Green Common6 Mins Walk, 480m
  4. 04. Church Farm Colliery6 Mins Walk, 480m
  5. 05. St. James Church6 Mins Walk, 500m
  6. 06. Rodway Hill Manor6 Mins Walk, 480m
  7. 07. Rodway Common5 Mins Walk, 450m
  8. 08. Carson’s Chocolate Factory4 Mins Walk, 160m
  9. 09. Mangotsfield Station12 Mins Walk, 804m
  10. 10. Pomphrey Hill6 Mins Walk, 480m
  11. 11. The Dramway3 Mins Walk, 330m
  12. 12. Chain & Wheel5 Mins Walk, 360m
  13. 13. Bristol & Bath Cycle Path5 Mins Walk, 380m
  14. 14. Now and Then12 Mins Walk, 850m
Download Map www.emersonsgreen-tc.gov.uk