Plan your visit to Bristol

So, you’re planning a trip to Bristol. Or maybe you’re already here? Either way, we want to make your visit to our city as easy and enjoyable as possible. In this section you’ll find all the important information that you might need when visiting.

Perhaps you’d like to know more about the different areas of Bristol? Or how to get here and get around? We have a range of pages and resources below to help you plan your visit.

Bristol Maps

Explore our maps of Bristol, which make navigating your way around as easy as possible. In addition to a map of the city centre, you’ll find a regional map, parking maps and street art maps available to view and download. 

Visitor Guide

Check out our free official visitor guide, which includes a wide range of information on what to see and do in Bristol. You can also pick up a copy at locations across the city, including hotels, restaurants, shopping centres, Bristol Airport, Temple Meads railway station, and Bristol Bus & Coach Station.

Getting here and getting around

Start your journey by finding out how to get to Bristol by rail, coach, car or air. Or familiarise yourself with how to travel around Bristol once you’re here using our information on public transport, cycling and walking routes, and places to park. We even have tips on how to expand your visit with a range of special travel passes, including the Great West Way Discoverer Pass, BritRail Pass, and Eurail Pass. 

Areas of Bristol

The city of Bristol and its surrounding area is made up of a series of districts, each with their own unique character and charm. Get to know all of them in our Areas of Bristol section.

Accessibility

Discover how venues across Bristol are ensuring that all visitors can enjoy everything our wonderful city has to offer, including accessible accommodation, and accessible things to do. We have worked alongside AccessAble to provide the most detailed and up-to-date access information possible for individual venues.