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
- Take a moment’s quiet contemplation or simply bask in the architectural wonder of Bristol’s stunning churches and cathedral scenes.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Bristol Aquarium
Central Bristol
Spectacular aquarium in the Harbourside area that provides an amazing underwater adventure from the British coast to exotic tropical seas
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
Grab your very best explorer’s outfit and head out on an adventure to Wild Place Project, where you will discover amazing species from around the world! Get up close to incredible animals in a natural setting, with 40 beautiful acres to explore.
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
Discover over 400 species of exotic and endangered animals from across the globe at Bristol Zoo Gardens, all set within award-winning gardens spanning over 12 acres.
M Shed
Central Bristol
M Shed is an exciting and innovative flagship museum for Bristol with gallery space and a packed events schedule.
Watershed
Harbourside
Enjoy a lively programme of independent film, digital media and events at this fantastic media centre in the heart of the Harbourside
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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FreeAerospace 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.
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
Noah'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…
WWT 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!
Grand Pier at Weston-super-Mare
North Somerset & the Mendips
The Grand Pier is open every day, except Christmas Day, so come hail, rain or shine, you’ll always get a warm welcome. Whatever the weather is doing outside, it’s still fun, fun, fun on the inside.
Greenman Tours
Central Bristol
Greenman Tours offers regular guided coach tours from Bristol to Stonehenge, Salisbury, Lacock and Avebury.
The New Room Museum
Bristol Shopping Quarter
The Museum at the New Room tells the incredible story of the lives of John and Charles Wesley, the early beginnings of Methodism and its relevance today. Come and explore our 12 interactive rooms!
John Wesley's Chapel 'The 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.
Pero's Bridge
Harbourside
A pedestrian footbridge that spans Bristol's floating harbour, named in honour of Pero Jones, an enslaved African who lived in Bristol.
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FreeBristol Beacon
Central Bristol
Colston Hall is Bristol’s largest concert hall, presenting concerts and entertainment by major names in rock, pop, jazz, folk, world and classical music, stand up comedy and light entertainment, as well as local choirs, orchestras and schools.
Charles Wesley's House
Central Bristol
Visit the home of Charles Wesley, the great Methodist preacher and hymn writer, with everything exactly as it was for him and his family
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FreeWestonbirt, The National Arboretum
S Gloucestershire & the S Cotswolds
Arboretum with over 15,000 rare and beautiful trees, all set in 600 glorious, easy-to-stroll Cotswold acres