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Things to see in Bristol (United Kingdom): 188 places and when to go
Bristol is a city in United Kingdom with around 554,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 188 places in and around it, mainly Nature (51), Wildlife (41), History (40). The best known are SS Great Britain, Clifton Suspension Bridge and Bristol Cathedral. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 38. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 51.45, -2.5833
- Population
- About 554,000
- Places
- 188 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (51) · Wildlife (41) · History (40) · Temples (40) · Food and drink (30) · Museums and art (12)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- BRS Bristol, 12 km as the crow flies
What to see in Bristol
The places in and around Bristol, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- SS Great Britain1843 passenger steamship and museum in Bristol, United Kingdom1.7 km
- Clifton Suspension BridgeBridge in Bristol, England3.1 km
- Bristol CathedralCathedral1.2 km
- Clifton CathedralCatholic cathedral in the English city of Bristol2.5 km
- Gatcombe ParkCountry house in Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire, England, UK39 km
- Bristol Museum & Art GalleryMuseums and art1.7 km
- Newport CathedralGrade I listed church building in Newport. Cathedral in Newport, south Wales, United Kingdom32 km
- Bristol Jamia MosqueMosque in Bristol, England, United Kingdom881 m
- Bristol CastleNorman castle in Bristol748 m
- St Mary RedcliffeGrade I listed church in the United Kingdom471 m
- Thornbury CastleGrade I listed castle in South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom19 km
- Beverston CastleGrade I listed quadrangular castle in Gloucestershire, England, UK34 km
- Cabot Tower, BristolGrade II listed tower in Bristol, England1.7 km
- National Roman Legion MuseumMuseum in Caerleon, Newport, Wales, United Kingdom31 km
- Bristol Zoo ProjectWildlife conservation park in South Gloucestershire, England9.3 km
- Matthew1996 replica caravel, ship located in Bristol, UK1.2 km
- Noah's Ark Zoo FarmCreationist zoo11 km
- St Stephen's Church, BristolChurch in Bristol, England, UK1.0 km
- Stanton Drew stone circlesNeolithic henge monument; stone circles9.3 km
- TyntesfieldGrade I listed historic house museum in North Somerset, England, UK9.0 km
- Ashton CourtMansion house and estate to the west of Bristol in England3.9 km
- Avonmouth BridgeBridge on M5 near Bristol, England8.7 km
- Blaise HamletMuseums and art7.3 km
- Buckingham Baptist ChapelChurch in Bristol, England, UK2.3 km
And the other 164, by what you come to do:
- Museums and art: Caerleon Roman Fortress and Baths, Georgian House, Bristol, Aerospace Bristol, M Shed, Glenside Museum, We The Curious
- Temples: Chapel of the Three Kings of Cologne, Christ Church, Clifton Down, St Mark's Church, Bristol, St Andrew's Church, Chew Magna, St Michael's Church, Winterbourne, St Nicholas Church, Bristol, St Philip and St Jacob, Bristol, Church of the Holy Cross, Middlezoy, Church of the Holy Cross, Avening, Greenbank Masjid, Church of the Holy Trinity with St Edmund, John Wesley's New Room, Redland Chapel, St Luke's Church, Brislington, St Michael's Church, Dundry, St Peter and St Paul, Bristol, St Thomas the Martyr, Bristol, Church of St Augustine, Clutton, St Cadoc's Church, Caerleon, St James' Priory, Bristol, St John the Baptist, Frenchay, St Mary on the Quay, Church of SS Quiricus & Julietta, Tickenham, Church of St Thomas, Redwick, Church of St Mary and St Edward, Barrow Gurney, Church of St Mary and St Peter, Winford, Tyndale Baptist Church, Church of St Nicholas and the Blessed Virgin Mary, Stowey, City Road Baptist Church, Church of Holy Trinity, Hotwells, Cotham Church
- History: Clevedon Court, The Exchange, Bristol, Mayflower, St Mary le Port Church, Bristol, Sutton Court, Red Lodge Museum, Bristol, Black Castle, Bristol, Chavenage House, Bruton Dovecote, Fire-float Pyronaut, Church of St John the Baptist, Bristol, St Thomas à Becket Church, Pensford, Longstone of Minchinhampton, Westgate Hotel, Windmill Tump, 7 and 8 King Street, Bristol, Acton Court, Kings Weston Roman Villa, Cadbury Camp, John King, Bathurst Basin, Kingsweston Iron Bridge, 35 King Street, Bristol, Sailors Refuge, Bristol, Queen Square House, Bristol, The Thekla, Berwick Lodge, Concorde 216, Willsbridge Mill
- Architecture: Purdown BT Tower, Clifton Observatory, Avon Bridge, Brock's Bridge, Pero's Bridge, Planetarium @Bristol
- Nature: Thames Head, Knowle Hill, Lamyatt Beacon, Leigh Woods National Nature Reserve, Charlcombe Bay, Clapton Moor, Conygar Hillfort, Dundry Hill, Lamplighters Marsh, Margaret's Bay, Plump Hill Dolomite Quarry, Portbury Ashlands, Redcliff Bay, Redcliffe Caves, Siccaridge Wood, Three Brooks, Tickenham Hill, Troopers Hill, Weston Big Wood, 19 Hills, Backwell Environment Trust, Brandon Hill, Bristol, Bucklands Pool/Backwell Lake, Burledge Hill Nature Reserve, Butcher's Cave, Blaise Castle Estate, Butterfly Junction, Callington Road Nature Reserve, Catcott Complex, Eastwood Farm, Goram’s chair, Great Traston Meadows, Greylake Nature Reserve, Hawkfield Meadow Nature Reserve, Hengrove Mounds Nature Reserve, Hermitage in Quaker burial ground near St Mary Redcliffe, Manor Woods Valley, Moorend Spout Nature Reserve, Narroways Millennium Green, Old Sneed Park Nature Reserve, Pill Paddock, Pilning Wetland Farm & Reserve, Robber's Cave, Blaise Castle Estate, Royate Hill Local Nature Reserve, Stockway North Nature Reserve, Stockwood Open Space, Three Groves Wood Nature Reserve, Tickenham Hill Nature Reserve, Wapley Bushes Nature Reserve, Warmley Forest Park, Weston Moor Nature Reserve, Willsbridge Valley Local Nature Reserve
- With kids: Bristol Aquarium, Monkey Haven, Robin Hill, Splash Port, West Country Water Park
- Food and drink: Newport Market, St Nicholas Market, Alpha Bottle Shop & Tap, Arbor, Basement Beer, Bath Ales, Bristol Beer Factory, Bristol Dry Gin, Dawkins, Fierce & Noble, Good Chemistry Brewery, Hive Mind / Wye Valley Meadery, Hog Brew, Hop Union Brewery, Isle of Wight Brewery Ltd, Left Handed Giant Brewery & Taproom, Left Handed Giant Brewpub, Little Giant Brewery, Little Martha Brewing, Lost & Grounded Brewers, Moor Beer Company, New Brew, New Bristol Brewery, Newtown Park, Psychopomp, Spirit of Wales, Stroud Brewery, The Crown Inn, Wiper and True Taproom, Old Market, Wiper and True
- Beaches: The Wave
- Hiking: Cotswold Way, Limestone Link, River Avon Trail, Two Rivers Way
- Hot springs: Sensate Spa and Studios
When to go to Bristol
The best time to visit Bristol is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not8:06
- FebPossible9:42
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:36
- MayBest time15:22
- JunBest time16:22
- JulBest time15:57
- AugBest time14:23
- SepBest time12:22
- OctPossible10:22
- NovBetter not8:33
- DecPossible7:38
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 38. In April, 188 of the 188 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Bristol
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS, Bristol), 12 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Caerwent39 places22 km
- Wells60 places27 km
- Berkeley21 places29 km
- Weston-super-Mare37 places29 km
- Warminster25 places40 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Bristol?
The best known: SS Great Britain, Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol Cathedral, Clifton Cathedral, Gatcombe Park. In all, 188 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Bristol?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 38.
How do you get to Bristol?
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS), 12 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Bristol as the destination and these 188 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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