Southmead
Southmead is a northern suburb and council ward of Bristol, in the south west of England, bordered by Filton in South Gloucestershire and Monks Park, Horfield, Henleaze and Westbury on Trym.
Southmead is a northern suburb and council ward of Bristol, in the south west of England, bordered by Filton in South Gloucestershire and Monks Park, Horfield, Henleaze and Westbury on Trym. It is the location of one of Bristol's main hospitals, Southmead Hospital, and to large 20th century council housing estates.
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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.
- 01St Nicholas Market
There is a food aisle within the glass arcade at St Nicholas Market.
- 02Rendezvous Fish Bar
9 Denmark St.
- 03Portuguese Taste
Amazing Portuguese food and great people running the shop.
- 04Princes Pantry
61 Prince St.
- 05Beirut Mezze
Lebanese restaurant serving authentic food in sizeable portions.
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Getting to Southmead
- Airports
- Bristol (BRS), 16 km · Cardiff (CWL), 53 km · Birmingham (BHX), 121 km
- Cardiff → Southmead40 km · quickest by road, 1h 24m · £6–8
- London → Southmead34 km · quickest by road, 1h 11m · £3.5–5
- Birmingham, West Midlands → Southmead64 km · quickest by road, 1h 36m · £7–10
- Plan a tripFrom anywhereThe planner compares every way there from wherever you are.
Road and air are today’s quick answer; timetabled trains, buses and ferries load on the results page from the operators’ feeds.
No local-transport research exists yet for Southmead
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 Southmead. What is above is what we hold from open sources; nothing here pretends to be more.
- Get aroundA mountain bike is highly recommended over a city bike, even if you don't plan to go off-road.
- Get aroundBristol Ferry Boat runs several ferry services around the harbour, stopping at various quays on route, and providing a commuter service between the city centre and the main rail station.
- Get aroundNumber Seven Boat Trips also offer a ferry service during the summer months.
- Go nextMap of places with Wikivoyage articles nearby Bath, with its famous Regency terraces, Roman remains and spa facilities, is drive or 15 minutes train journey away, and makes an excellent day trip from Bristol.
- Go nextTwo popular rural tourist destinations that are both an hour from Bristol: The Cotswolds The Mendips Further afield the following are possible day trips and worthy destinations: Exmoor Somerset, Dorset, Devon Forest of Dean Brecon Beacons
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If you know how people move in Southmead – the stand, the rule, the fare – tell us, and the note gets an entry.
Next door to Southmead
Southmead is 5 km from Bristol, the nearest large city, whose note carries the wider picture.