Situated less than two miles away from Cribbs Causeway, Easter Compton is a small village outside Bristol which today of all days should be recognised for its unique name. Where better to celebrate Easter than in the only place in England named after Easter?

Thanks to its Wikipedia page, I have found out that Easter Compton is located in the parish of Almondsbury, South Gloucestershire, situated at the bottom of a hill known as Blackhorse Hill, near Junction 17 of the M5 on the B4055.

There is a pub, The Fox, a post office based in the village hall, a Methodist chapel and a playing field which has a skate park. The National Cycle Network runs through the village on its way to the Severn Bridge and some walks locally give great views of the surrounding countryside, especially from the top of Spaniorum Hill.

For photos of these and more, check out this gallery on the BBC Bristol website.

Each year in June, Easter Compton holds a carnival which sees a procession parade down the main road, finishing on the playing field where the floats are judged and there are various entertainments and stalls are available. In 2006, due to insurance restrictions, the carnival, previously drawn by lorries and vans, was restricted to non-motorised transport and the traditional throwing of water and flour was forbidden.