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Bedminster Down
Suburb of Bristol, England

Bedminster Down

Bedminster Down is a suburban neighbourhood of Bristol, England, built largely in the 1930s.

It extends from Bedminster to Ashton, Bishopsworth, Highridge and Uplands, and is a largely residential area. Bedminster Down is a middle-class area and some of the area is built over disused coal mines.

How locals move

Getting around Bedminster Down the local way

  • 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

From Wikivoyage: Bristol, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-09.

Text adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photograph: mattbuck (see Commons), Wikimedia Commons.