Police and Fire Headquarters
Our purpose-built force headquarters in Portishead was officially opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 2 June 1995.
Police HQ is closed to the public
If you need to speak to an officer, visit an enquiry office at your local police station.
For official visitors to the site who have an appointment, the buildings are clearly identified and reception staff will be happy to help you.
Where to find us
Avon and Somerset Police
Police and Fire Headquarters
PO Box 37
Valley Road
Portishead
Bristol
BS20 8QJ (For satellite navigation devices, use BS20 8JJ)
Call 101 for non-urgent enquiries (+44 117 998 9112 for international calls).
Map
How to find us
There is a [map guide] available for visitors and staff. Alternatively, you can find written instructions below, including details of staff and visitor parking, and delivery entrance.
Getting to HQ
From m5 Northbound:
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- at junction 20 take the first exit to Clevedon
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- at the next roundabout take the third exit
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- at the next mini roundabout take the first exit
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- you should pass a petrol station on your right
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- at the next mini roundabout take the second exit
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- travel for approximately 3.5 miles then turn left into Valley road (signposted for Police and Fire Headquarters and Civic Amenity centre
From m5 Southbound:
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- at junction 19, exit onto a369 to Portishead / Royal Portbury Dock
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- at the next roundabout take the first exit onto Portbury Common
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- at the next roundabout take the first exit, passing St Joseph’s Preschool on your left
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- at the next mini roundabout take the first exit
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- at the next mini roundabout take the second exit
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- travel for approximately one mile turning rough into Valley Road (signposted for Police and Fire Headquarters and Civic amenity centre)
Visitor parking
We have recently opened a new visitor car park which you will need to use on your first day. The postcode for HQ is: BS20 8JJ
If you’re coming up Valley Road, you will need to go across the small roundabout and continue up Weatherly Drive (do not turn right at the small roundabout – even though this is the official entrance to HQ it cannot be used by visitors anymore).
Just before the bus stop, turn right. There is a set of green gates – and to the right of these, a small car park. Please park here and make your way to reception.
You can also use the What3words location: nest.developer.skim
Staff parking and deliveries
At the Valley Road roundabout, take the exit into Police and Fire HQ. Following your SatNav directions will bring you to this car park. Deliveries should be made to this entrance.
There is no visitor access via the Staff entrance.
About Headquarters
The site hosts various operational departments and administrative functions. These range from Criminal Investigations and the Road Policing Unit, to Purchasing and Supply.
The number of operational officers on site is kept to a minimum, with the exception of the training centre, therefore the vast majority of people who work on site are police staff who support operational policing.
The site has a large conference room which can seat up to 200 people and is regularly used for Chief Constable Commendations and Waley-Cohen Awards. There are also a number of smaller meeting rooms and venues.