Frenchay is a village in South Gloucestershire, England. It is part of the Bristol Built-up Area, located 5 miles north-east of Bristol city centre. Frenchay was designated as a conservation area in 1975 in recognition of its unique architectural and historic character and appearance. The village is situated between the B4058 road, which runs parallel to the M32 motorway in the west, and the wooded River Frome valley to the south and east.