Bristol Attractions
- Bristol is a great destination for a family trip and we pride ourselves on being a family-friendly city, offering entertainment for kids of all ages.
- There's plenty of cultural attractions in Bristol to visit and enjoy...Click here to browse our huge range of cultural attractions and get information on opening times and prices
- Bristol is truly a green city and has over 400 parks and green spaces. So take a deep breath and find the perfect places to walk, cycle, relax or picnic.
- See the circus, get up close to one of our independent stages, or see the best of the West End on tour.
- Bristol has a rich history and there are squillions of historic and heritage things to do where you can explore Bristol's history and uncover a slice of the past.
- We The Curious is a state-of-the-art visitor attraction, offering an amazing world of hands-on discovery for you, your friends and family.
- Go history hunting and find some culture in Bristol's world-class museums and galleries.
- Bristol is a green city, surrounded by countryside and all of these attractions and things to do are outdoors, in the open air.
- Take a moment’s quiet contemplation or simply bask in the architectural wonder of Bristol’s stunning churches and cathedral scenes.
- Bristol is a green city surrounded by countryside and we have a wide selection of things to do where you can experience animals, wildlife and get back to nature.
- Grab some popcorn and settle down to an old classic, a novel independent, or a Hollywood blockbuster.
- Bristol is great for kids and we have super indoor play centres, soft play centres and playgrounds that can keep even the most active children entertained.
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- We love our food, as you’ve probably discovered from many a rave restaurant review and our expanding list of award-winning eateries. Find out where to book your meals to enjoy the locally-sourced, organic and inventive culinary delights.
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Watershed
Harbourside
Enjoy a lively programme of independent film, digital media and events at this fantastic media centre in the heart of the Harbourside
Clifton Suspension Bridge
Clifton
The world famous bridge and the iconic symbol of Bristol, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel in 1831 and completed in 1864 after his death
Bristol Zoo Gardens
Clifton
Discover hundreds of incredible animal species from across the globe, set in 12 acres of award-winning gardens – the perfect fresh-air destination.
Bristol Aquarium
Central Bristol
Spectacular aquarium in the Harbourside area that provides an amazing underwater adventure from the British coast to exotic tropical seas
Brunel's SS Great Britain
Harbourside
Step aboard the world’s first great ocean liner, dating back to 1843. Tour the ship, climb the rigging, head deep into the Dry Dock and meet Victorian passengers and explore two additional museums in the historic dockyard
M Shed
Central Bristol
M Shed is an exciting and innovative flagship museum for Bristol with gallery space and a packed events schedule.
We The Curious
Harbourside
We The Curious (formerly At-Bristol Science Centre) is a state-of-the-art visitor attraction, offering an amazing world of hands-on discovery for you, your friends and family.
Wild Place Project
North Bristol
Discover a world of animal adventures – right on your doorstep! Wild Place Project is the perfect fresh-air destination, with 50 acres to explore. Say ‘hello’ to bears, giraffes, zebras, gelada ‘baboons’, cheetahs, meerkats and ring-tailed lemurs,…
Aerospace Bristol
Filton
Ready for boarding, Aerospace Bristol tells the amazing story of Bristol’s world-class aerospace industry and gives you and your family the chance to step aboard a British icon, Concorde Alpha Foxtrot.
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
West End
Museum and art gallery exhibiting some outstanding collections of art, archaeology, Egyptology and natural history in a magnificent building
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FreeArnolfini
Harbourside
Arnolfini is a centre for contemporary arts based on Bristol’s Harbourside. The organisation is dedicated to producing and presenting visual arts, performance, film, music and events.
The Original Bristol Blue Glass - Studio/Shop
Arnos Vale
Take a factory tour, see glass blowing demos from the public viewing gallery or just browse the gallery shop
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FreeWindmill Hill City Farm
Central Bristol
Windmill Hill City Farm is a voluntary community project seeking to meet the needs of local people through a range of social, environmental and educational activities.
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FreeNoah's Ark Zoo Farm
North Somerset
Just six miles from Bristol is Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm. Home to the big zoo animals including African Elephants, Rhinos, Lions, Giraffes, Spectacled Bears and a Nile Crocodile. Spend the day surrounded by over 100 different species and let the kids go…
John Wesley’s New Room
Bristol Shopping Quarter
The oldest Methodist building in the world, constructed as a meeting room and accommodation after Wesley began to preach in 1739.
Avon Valley Railway
Bitton
Avon Valley is your friendly, local, steam railway and they’re bringing back the sounds and smells of steam to the Avon Valley.
University of Bristol Botanic Garden
Stoke Bishop
Discover over 4,500 stunning plant species, including rare and threatened plants, in this huge University collection
Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill
West End
A century-old 105ft tower, set in the gorgeous parkland of Brandon Hill near Park Street in the West End.
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FreeWWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre
Gloucestershire
At WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre you can have a taste of the wild, without having to get your feet muddy - unless you want to!