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Our Sightseeing category provides a feast for the eyes. Why? Because most all of our selections are famous places that you can view and take pictures of to show everyone back home. Landmarks, sculptures, historic homes, historic districts, cemeteries, water fountains, and statues are just a hint of the sights we've selected.
Category: Sightseeing - Bristol Attractions & Activities
Address: Anchor Rd, Harbourside, Bristol BS1 5DB
For an interactive adventure, head for At-Bristol's three attractions on the city's harbourside. A fusion of sci-fi architecture and historic buildings, At-Bristol is home to Wildwalk, a fascinating journey through the plant and animal kingdoms. Explore, an exciting hands-on science centre and an IMAX Theatre. Voted "UK Family Attraction of the...
Category: Sightseeing - Bristol Attractions & Activities
Address: Berkeley, at the junction of B4066 and B4, Gloucestershire GL13 9BQ
A member of the Historic Houses Association, this castle enjoys a rich, storied history. In royal possession until the death of Edward VI, the castle is famous as the site of King Edward II's imprisonment and murder in 1327. The structure sustained considerable damage during the English Civil War, although it has now undergone extensive repairs....
Category: Sightseeing - Bristol Attractions & Activities
Address: College Green, Bristol BS1 5TJ
Built in 1140, this cathedral has played a vital role in the city's history. Its architecture reflects British and European sensibilities, and the interior is comprised of paintings, mosaic floors, carvings, and a 300-year-old organ. There are separate areas for prayer,a refectory serving light snacks and drinks, and there's also an on-site...
Clifton Suspension Bridge Visitors Centre
Category: Sightseeing - Bristol Attractions & Activities
Address: Leigh Woods, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3PA
Stretching across the majestic Avon Gorge, this famous bridge has been synonymous with Bristol for more than 100 years. Opened in 1864, the bridge was originally designed for horse-drawn travel, yet it successfully sustains four million cars annually. The Bridge is maintained by a Parliament Trust established in 1952, and thanks to ongoing...
John Wesley Chapel - The New Room
Category: Sightseeing - Bristol Attractions & Activities
Address: 36 The Horsefair, Bristol BS1 3JE
The world's oldest Methodist chapel was built in 1739 by John Wesley. The well-preserved chapel has retained its 18th century decor and furnishings. Above the chapel you'll find the rooms formerly occupied by the influential evangelist, as well as his brother Charles, the prolific hymn writer. Traveling clergy often lodged here on their way...
Category: Sightseeing - Bristol Attractions & Activities
Address: 12 Colston Parade, Bristol BS1 6RA
With its spire towering above the harbor, this church was founded in 1292 and has undergone additions throughout the years. A recent cleaning project uncovered a vast amount of intricate carvings. There is a popular sung eucharist at 9:30am on Sundays.
Category: Sightseeing - Bristol Attractions & Activities
Address: 7 Great George St, Off Park St, Bristol BS1 5RR
This well-preserved, late 18th century merchant's townhouse once belonged to a sugar merchant, and its period furniture and decor provide an insightful glimpse into a bygone era. There are four floors, including the kitchen, housekeeper's room, two dining rooms, a library, two drawing rooms and a small exhibition on the Pinney's involvement in the...
Category: Sightseeing - Bristol Attractions & Activities
Address: Park Row, Bristol BS1 5LJ
This historic 1580 house adorned in Elizabethan style features the city's lone remaining suite of 16th century lodging. Described as Bristol's 'hidden treasure,' it has gone through several incarnations, including a brief spell as a reform school for girls. There's also a recreated Elizabethan garden with herbaceous borders and plants that were...
Wookey Hole Caves and Papermill
Category: Sightseeing - Bristol Attractions & Activities
Address: Wookey Hole, Somerset, Bristol BA5 1BB
This unforgettable experience begins with a tour of these massive caves. The on-site museum showcases a waterwheel and archaeological findings, as well as exhibits devoted to the cave's history. Learn about the paper mill's nearly 400 years of handmade paper production and enjoy the hilarious maze of mirrors and Britain's largest collection of...
