Bristol

Worth seeing in and around Bristol

10 places within 25 km that the world writes about, in the order of how widely: the ones a visitor has heard of first, then the ones only a local would name.

1. 01
   University of Bristol

   The University of Bristol is a public research university in Bristol, England. It received its royal charter in 1909, although it can trace its roots to University College, Bristol, established in 1876.

   600 m · research university located in Bristol, United Kingdom · Wikipedia
2. 02
   Ashton Gate Stadium

   Ashton Gate is a multi-use stadium in Ashton Gate, Bristol, England, and is the home of the Bristol Bears rugby team and the Bristol City football team. Located in the south-west of the city, just south of the River Avon, it currently has an all-seated capacity of 26,462, though for marketing reasons this figure has often been advertised as 27,000.

   2.2 km · football stadium · Wikipedia
3. 03
   Clifton Suspension Bridge

   The Clifton Suspension Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Avon Gorge and the River Avon, linking Clifton in Bristol to Leigh Woods in North Somerset. Since opening in 1864, it has been a toll bridge, the income from which provides funds for its maintenance.

   2.1 km · bridge in Bristol, England · Wikipedia
4. 04
   SS Great Britain

   SS Great Britain is a museum ship and former passenger steamship that was advanced for her time. The largest passenger ship in the world from 1845 to 1853, she was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, for the Great Western Steamship Company's transatlantic service between Bristol and New York City.

   900 m · 1843 passenger steamship and museum in Bristol, United Kingdom · Wikipedia
5. 05
   Bristol Cathedral

   Bristol Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity, is a Church of England cathedral in the city of Bristol, England. It is the seat of the Bishop of Bristol.

   300 m · cathedral · Wikipedia
6. 06
   Memorial Stadium

   The Memorial Stadium, also commonly known by its previous name of the Memorial Ground, is a sports ground in Horfield, Bristol, England which is north from the M4 motorway and west from the M5 motorway, and has been the home of Bristol Rovers Football Club since the 1996-97 season. It opened in 1921, dedicated to the memory of local rugby union players killed during the First World War and was the home of Bristol Rugby Club until they moved to Ashton Gate in 2014.

   3.8 km · stadium in Bristol · Wikipedia
7. 07
   Bristol Zoo

   Bristol Zoo Gardens was a zoo in the city of Bristol in South West England. Bristol Zoo Gardens was managed by the education and conservation charity Bristol Zoological Society, which also manages Bristol Zoo Project.

   2 km · zoo and gardens in Bristol, England · Wikipedia
8. 08
   Clifton Cathedral

   The Cathedral Church of SS. Peter and Paul is the Roman Catholic cathedral of the city of Bristol. Located in the Clifton area of the city, it is the seat and mother church of the Diocese of Clifton and is known as Clifton Cathedral.

   1.5 km · Catholic cathedral in the English city of Bristol · Wikipedia
9. 09
   University of the West of England

   The University of the West of England, also known as UWE Bristol, is a public research university, located in and around Bristol, England. With over 37,000 students and 4,200 staff, it is the largest provider of higher education in the South West of England.

   6.2 km · university in Bristol, England · Wikipedia
10. 10
    Bristol City Museum & Art Gallery

    Bristol Museum & Art Gallery is a large museum and art gallery in Bristol, England. The museum is situated in Clifton, about 0.5 miles from the city centre.

    600 m · museum · Wikipedia

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What Wikivoyage says to see

Bristol is a very diverse city. From the historic Old City and Harbourside to Georgian Clifton, there is something to be found for everyone. Every neighbourhood has its own attractions and sights. Street Art. Street artist Banksy is from Bristol and some of his works can be seen around the city.

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Things to do

Ferry Boat Co., Welsh Back (Ferry stops all around the city),. Throughout the day. Catch a ferry and enjoy the exciting world of Bristol's Historic Harbour for a round trip tour, hop-on and hop-off, or getting from A to B; and to many of the harbourside attractions. Timetables are available online and at many places in the city. Pirate Walks, Meet at Millennium or Anchor Square.,.

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Where to eat

Bristol has a huge choice of bars and restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets. There are many around the Harbourside and the West End's Park Street and Whiteladies Road, but do not be dissuaded from trying those outside the centre as many are superior to those that attract passing trade due to their location.

1. 01
   St Nicholas Market

   There is a food aisle within the glass arcade at St Nicholas Market.

2. 02
   Rendezvous Fish Bar

   9 Denmark St.

3. 03
   Portuguese Taste

   Amazing Portuguese food and great people running the shop.

4. 04
   Princes Pantry

   61 Prince St.

5. 05
   Beirut Mezze

   Lebanese restaurant serving authentic food in sizeable portions.

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Getting to Bristol

Airports

Bristol (BRS), 11 km · Cardiff (CWL), 52 km · Birmingham (BHX), 126 km

Stations

Bristol Temple Meads railway station, 1.3 km · Bristol Filton Airport, 7.3 km · Bristol Parkway railway station, 7.7 km · Bedminster railway station, 1.5 km · Keynsham railway station, 8.1 km

• Cardiff → Bristol

  41 km · quickest by road, 1h 28m · £6–8
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• London → Bristol

  171 km · quickest by road, 3h 4m · £17–23
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• Birmingham, West Midlands → Bristol

  124 km · quickest by road, 2h 35m · £13–17
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No local-transport research exists yet for Bristol

Our researched notes are written from a sourced entry: every shared taxi, boat and village bus with its operator, its rule, its fare and the year we saw it, and what could not be confirmed. Nobody has done that work for Bristol. What is above is what we hold from open sources; nothing here pretends to be more.

If you know how people move in Bristol – the stand, the rule, the fare – tell us, and the note gets an entry.