About Bristol City Centre and Old City

The City Centre and Old City of Bristol are the heart of the city and offer a superb taste of culture, food, history and fantastic shopping opportunities. A trip to Bristol would not be complete without a visit to its central area.

Bristol Shopping Quarter

Bristol's shopping quarter has over 500 stores, more than 50 cafes and restaurants, great cinemas and entertainment.

The amazing range of shops - from the world famous Harvey Nichols and a flagship House of Fraser to one of the largest Primarks in the country - means that whatever you're looking for, you're sure to find it in the centre of Bristol. From mid-November until late-December, Bristol Shopping Quarter is also home to popular German-themed and local Christmas markets.

The Old City

A veritable rabbit warren of diverse businesses and projects piled into a small, charming space. The streets of the Old City including Broad Street, Corn Street, St Nicholas Market, King Street, Welsh Back and Queen Square remain much the same today as they were hundreds of years ago and are dotted with cobbled streets, secret alleys and interesting architecture. A wander through the Old City will be overflowing with character.

As the name might suggest, this area contains some of the oldest buildings in the city and is described as the medieval heart. Take a heritage walk around the area to discover what remains of Norman Bristol and the city wall remain, then find a spot at one of the many independent and quirky coffee shops in the area for watching the world go by.

Or take a break in Georgian Queen Square which is leafy, peaceful and perfect for picnics. It also hosts a number of events throughout the warmer months, not least the Bristol Harbour Festival in July.

You can eat and drink at some of the best restaurants and bars in the city in this area, including restaurants aboard boats, secret speakeasies, jazz pubs, a cacophony of street food stalls and world-famous pies.

This area is home to some of the most diverse shopping in bristol too. So take the time to browse the stalls of the covered St Nicholas Market, and the old Corn Exchange where you will find anything from jewellery, records and crystals to games to hats and instruments. Also don't miss the original 'nails' on Corn Street where the English expression 'paying on the nail' is thought to have originated.

Or stroll towards the ancient, steep and winding seven streets of Christmas Steps Arts Quarter, which have been frequented by visitors since the 1600s and come complete with its own small theatre, a museum, pubs, restaurants and eclectic shops.

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The Harbourside Street Food Market

Harbourside

The Harbourside Street Food Market combines Bristol’s best street eats with one of the city’s most scenic spots, every Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
Go on a boat trip with Captain Barnacle

Harbourside

This pirate pantomime show features lots of pirate props, puppets, comedy and lashings of audience participation.
Wills Memorial Building Tour

Clifton

Officially opened in 1925, the Wills Memorial Building houses the University’s School of Law and the School of Earth Sciences, in addition to hosting graduation ceremonies twice a year and a whole host of public events.
Odeon Cinema Bristol

Bristol Shopping Quarter

Three Screen Dolby sound cinema in the centre of Bristol, showing a host of Hollywood blockbusters, some indie films and children's movies
Bristol and Romanticism Walking Tour

Central Bristol

Romanticism marked a time of revolution, medical and scientific progress, the beginning of democratic politics and the wide discussion of ideas.
This downloadable and printer-friendly guide provides directions for two enjoyable tours, one from the…
Bristol Backpackers

Old City

Bunk Beds in dorms or private rooms.Sociable lounge, bar and kitchen.ID required to check in

Price
Guide Price From £16.00 Per person (room only) to £38.00 Per room (room only)
Brandon Hill Nature Reserve

Brandon Hill Nature Park is located in the city-centre and is a haven for wildlife. During spring and summer there are many beautiful flowers that blossom here in the park, which give the park some colour.
Bristol Archives

Harbourside

Discover Bristol's archives - the raw material of history - at Bristol Archives

Price
Free
A Guided Tour of Angela Carter's 1960s Bristol

Clifton

Take a tour through Clifton and Hotwells, and revisit the places and counterculture that inspired Angela Carter’s writing.
Bristol Panoramic Tours

Central Bristol

Join Bristol Panoramic Coach Tours for a fascinating insight into the city, led by the people who know it best. It really is a great way to get to know Bristol.

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Guide Price From Free to £5.00 Per Ticket
Castle Bridge

Redcliffe

With its strking form snaking over the river, Castle Bridge connects the areas of Finzels Reach and Castle Park.

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Free
St James Priory

Bristol Shopping Quarter

The oldest church in Bristol that's still in operation, founded between 1124 and 1137 by the Earl of Gloucester
Old City Heritage Trail

Old City

A circular walk around the Old City of Bristol
The Galleries

Bristol Shopping Quarter

If you’re looking for practically any product, The Galleries Shopping Centre in the heart of Broadmead has you covered.
Queen Square

Old City

A magnificent Georgian park area in the heart of Bristol, surrounded by trees and cobbled streets.
Harbourside running trail

Harbourside

A running track giving runners and walkers a choice of six accurately measured distances ranging from 100m to 1 mile.
Banksy Grafitti Well-Hung Lover

West End

Bristol's very own anti-establishment grafitti artist Banksy makes his mark on the side of an ex-sexual health clinic with this iconic artwork.
Art and the Public Realm Bristol

Central Bristol

Find out more about Bristol's many public art works around the city.
Hollow at Royal Fort Gardens

Clifton

Discover 10,000 unique tree species, which have been gathered by the artist Katie Paterson from almost every country on the planet.
Cary Grant Statue

Central Bristol

A life-sized bronze statue of Hollywood legend Cary Grant, unveiled in 2001 to commemorate the Bristol-born actor's achievements.

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