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Bristol's harbourside is buzzing with artistic and cultural activity, from the city centre to the Cumberland Basin.

For the interactive adventure of a lifetime head for Explore-at-Bristol Experience the everyday and the extraordinary at this true 21st century science centre, with a planetarium, illusions, live science and play TV.

Events on Harbourside

There's always something going on on harbourside.

Eating & Drinking on Harbourside

Arnolfini cafe bar offers a daily menu of light bites, tapas and larger meals with a brunch menu on offer at weekends and a summertime outdoor barbeque.

Eating & Drinking on Harbourside: Other places to eat include: Tikka Flame , Anchor Square Tel: 0117 316 9333 Modern and stylish Indian cuisine. Firehouse Rotisserie , Anchor Square Tel: 0117 915 7323 California cuisine, rotisserie grill and gourmet brick fired pizzas.

Where to Stay on Harbourside

Hotel Accommodation The Mercure Brigstow Hotel on Welsh Back boasts its own waterside doorstep and breathtaking views. A modern and contemporary 4 star hotel.

Harbourside Travel

For help and advice in planning your journey to the Harbourside, please select one of the following links.

Arriving by Bike: Cycle Routes 3, 4 and 41 of the National Cycle Network all converge on the Harbourside. For local route maps visit the Life Cycle website or telephone Bristol City Council on +44 (0)117 903 6797 to be sent a map.
Arriving by Bus or Coach: Bus Most of the main bus routes into Bristol stop close to the Harbourside on the Centre or Anchor Road next to Explore-at-bristol.
Arriving by Car: Park and Ride Using one of the cities three Park and Ride car parks should cut down journey time into the centre of Bristol for visitors. Click on this link to the Park and Ride page for more information.
Arriving by Ferry: The ferry service from Temple Meads to the Harbourside operates throughout the year and offers two timetabled services.
Arriving by Park and Ride: The Bristol Park and Ride scheme allows visitors to park in one of the 3 out-of-town car parks and catch a dedicated bus into the city centre. Each site is clearly signposted from the main road.
Arriving by Rail: Arriving by train you have several options to get to Harbourside. You can easily walk or cycle to the quayside, just follow the blue pedestrian signs to Harbourside.
Arriving on Foot: The Harbourside is easy to walk to from most parts of the city centre. All of the main Harbourside attractions are well sign-posted.
Exploring by Bicycle: Most of the Harbourside can be easily explored by bicycle. Cycle Parking There is secure cycle parking in front of all the main tourist attractions including At-Bristol (Anchor Square), the CREATE Centre and Brunel's ss Great Britain.
Exploring by Boat: The Bristol Ferry Boat Company Harbour ferry services are operated all year round by The Bristol Ferry Boat Company.
Exploring by Bus: The 500 Harbour Link service connects Temple Meads station, the CREATE Centre and Brunel's ss Great Britain via Hotwells Road and the city centre. The bus will also stop at other landing stages on request.
Exploring by Car or Motorbike: It is not advisable to travel between Harbourside destinations by car.
Exploring on Foot: The Harbourside is a great place to explore on foot and there are plenty of benches and refreshment stops around the harbour where you can rest. Some areas of the quayside are cobbled and so sensible footwear is advisable.
Walking to Harbourside: The Harbourside is easy to walk to from most parts of the city centre. All of the main Harbourside attractions are well sign-posted.

Map of Bristol's Harbourside

A new Bristol Harbourside map is currently being produced and will be available to download soon.

The History of Harbourside

The development of Bristol as a lively port, with its complex network of waterways spans 1,000 years.

Images of Harbourside

Harbourside News

New map improves access to Bristol's harbourside A new Bristol Harbourside Visitors' Map has been published encourage people to find the easiest and most sustainable way to travel around the city's major attractions.