Bristol Things to Do

Very close to the Clifton Suspension Bridge, the Clifton Observatory houses a camera obscura, a rotating mirror in the roof that reflects panoramic views of the area down onto a dish-shaped screen. For a different view, visit t... more

Massively popular, especially in summer for one reason in particular - its fantastic terrace with the best view of the Suspension Bridge in the whole city. This place is both a bar and a restaurant and is the number-one venue f... more

The best way of getting around the watery city of Bristol is on the city's blue and yellow ferry boats. Bristol Ferry Boat Company provides exactly that to all visitors at Bristol.You are guaranteed an excellent and unusual vie... more

Walking into E-Shed is like entering an artery; absolutely everything is a deep, vibrant red, including the walls, the bar, seating and even the tiles in the bathroom. Catering to a the funkier and young hipsters in the city, t... more

The Blaise Castle House Museum is set in a beautifully restored 18th century, country house on the outskirts of the city in Blaise Castle Estate, one of Bristol's finest parkland. It contains a folk collection and gives a fasci... more

In the summer of 1743, the king of France placed the first stone of what would become the Cathédrale Saint-Louis, which holds guests under the warmly lit arches of the nave to this day. The elegant architecture is symmetrical a... more

The Brunel Tour is the tour of the old railway stations in and around Bristol. The journey starts at Old Bristol Station next to the new Temple Meads station. The old station was built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, and is an inte... more

Royal York Crescent is the longest terrace found in Europe. Located on the hillside, it can be seen from below the gorge and the harbor. It was built between 1791 and 1818 and seems stretched out in to the Clifton sky. The balc... more

The Exchange was a corn and trade exchange center. This building is one of its kind to survive the 18th century as the others were gutted long ago. Today the building is listed as a Grade II. It is owned by the city of Bristol... more

The more adventurous among you might like to try this day trip with a difference. Steep Holm is a small island which lies five miles offshore from Weston-super-Mare, and enjoys spectacular views in all directions. It is only re... more