Bristol

Tourist Attractions in Bristol

The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Bristol. Photos, reviews, descriptions, and links to maps.

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Bristol is one of United Kingdom's most rewarding places to explore — discover 23 of its best-loved tourist attractions below, each with ratings, photos and directions.

Top-23 Tourist Attractions in Bristol

Clifton Suspension Bridge — Landmark, rated 4.8/5 1
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Clifton Suspension Bridge

4.8 ★★★★★ 19,166 reviews

Isambard Kingdom Brunel's masterpiece of industrial design spans a deep, urban river gorge.

Bristol BS3 2JX, UK
Opening hours · Today: Open 24 hours
  • MondayOpen 24 hours
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Longleat — Historic site, rated 4.7/5 2
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Longleat

4.7 ★★★★★ 27,534 reviews

Drive-thru wild animal park, plus an Elizabethan house, theme park amusements and events.

Warminster BA12 7JS, UK
Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Monday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Good for kids Cards accepted
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Brunel's SS Great Britain — Event venue, rated 4.8/5 3
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Brunel's SS Great Britain

4.8 ★★★★★ 10,381 reviews

Museum on Brunel's restored 1843 passenger liner with tours below deck & views of the propeller.

Great Western Dockyard, Gas Ferry Rd, Bristol BS1 6TY, UK
Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Monday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Good for kids
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Aerospace Bristol — Museum, rated 4.7/5 4
Museum

Aerospace Bristol

4.7 ★★★★★ 5,741 reviews

Air & space museum featuring exhibits on aviation history, including the last Concorde jet.

Hayes Way, Patchway, Bristol BS34 5BZ, UK
Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Monday10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Sunday10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Good for kids
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St Nicholas Market — Market, rated 4.6/5 5
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St Nicholas Market

4.6 ★★★★★ 8,958 reviews

Vibrant market in a Georgian arcade offering a mix of independent stalls, tiny shops & food.

The Corn Exchange, Corn St, Bristol BS1 1JQ, UK
Opening hours · Today: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Monday9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • SundayClosed
Parking Cards accepted
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Bristol Cathedral — Religious site, rated 4.7/5 7
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Bristol Cathedral

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,130 reviews

Anglican cathedral with 12th-century heritage, including a vaulted chapter house.

College Green, Bristol BS1 5TJ, UK
Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Monday10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
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National Trust - Tyntesfield — Museum, rated 4.6/5 8
Museum

National Trust - Tyntesfield

4.6 ★★★★★ 5,711 reviews

A fine Victorian country house with turrets, gardens, arboretum and behind-the-scenes tours.

Wraxall, Bristol BS48 1NX, UK
Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Monday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Good for kids Dogs allowed Cards accepted
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Blaise Castle Estate — Historic site, rated 4.6/5 9
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Blaise Castle Estate

4.6 ★★★★★ 5,336 reviews

18th-century decorative castle on a picturesque estate with a 19th-century house & art museum.

Kings Weston Rd, Bristol BS10 7QS, UK
Opening hours · Today: 7:30 AM – 9:15 PM
  • Monday7:30 AM – 9:15 PM
  • Tuesday7:30 AM – 9:15 PM
  • Wednesday7:30 AM – 9:15 PM
  • Thursday7:30 AM – 9:15 PM
  • Friday7:30 AM – 9:15 PM
  • Saturday7:30 AM – 9:15 PM
  • Sunday7:30 AM – 9:15 PM
Good for kids Dogs allowed Cards accepted
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Brandon Hill — Park, rated 4.7/5 10
Park

Brandon Hill

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,780 reviews

Popular hilltop green space & home of Cabot Tower, a neo-gothic landmark with sweeping views.

Park St, Bristol BS1 5RR, UK
Opening hours · Today: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Monday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Wake The Tiger — Museum, rated 4.6/5 11
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Wake The Tiger

4.6 ★★★★★ 4,926 reviews
Wake The Tiger, 127 Albert Rd, Bristol BS2 0YA, UK
Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • MondayClosed
  • TuesdayClosed
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Good for kids Cards accepted
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M Shed — Museum, rated 4.5/5 12
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M Shed

4.5 ★★★★★ 6,700 reviews

Colourful exhibits detailing the history of the city & its people in a 1950s' dockside transit shed.

Princes Wharf, Wapping Rd, Bristol BS1 4RN, UK
Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Monday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Wookey Hole Caves, rated 4.4/5 13
Tourist attraction

Wookey Hole Caves

4.4 ★★★★★ 8,958 reviews

Extensive network of limestone caves to explore with an on-site paper mill and family attractions.

The Mill, High St, Wells BA5 1BA, UK
Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Monday10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Good for kids Cards accepted
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Cabot Tower — Historic site, rated 4.7/5 14
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Cabot Tower

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,545 reviews

32-metre viewing tower, built in 1897, for 400th anniversary of John Cabot's voyage to Newfoundland.

Brandon Hill Park, Park St, Bristol BS1 5RR, UK
Opening hours · Today: 8:00 AM – 8:15 PM
  • Monday8:00 AM – 8:15 PM
  • Tuesday8:00 AM – 8:15 PM
  • Wednesday8:00 AM – 8:15 PM
  • Thursday8:00 AM – 8:15 PM
  • Friday8:00 AM – 8:15 PM
  • Saturday8:00 AM – 8:15 PM
  • Sunday8:00 AM – 8:15 PM
Good for kids Parking
Queen Square — Park, rated 4.5/5 15
Park

Queen Square

4.5 ★★★★★ 3,827 reviews

Lawned square with wide paths and an equestrian King William III statue. Site of 1831 Bristol Riots.

Queen Square, Bristol BS1 4LH, UK
Opening hours · Today: Open 24 hours
  • MondayOpen 24 hours
  • TuesdayOpen 24 hours
  • WednesdayOpen 24 hours
  • ThursdayOpen 24 hours
  • FridayOpen 24 hours
  • SaturdayOpen 24 hours
  • SundayOpen 24 hours
Good for kids Dogs allowed
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Avon Valley Adventure Park — Landmark, rated 4.4/5 16
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Avon Valley Adventure Park

4.4 ★★★★★ 3,508 reviews

Farmyard favourites and petting zoo with children's playground, mini train, go-karts and river walk.

Pixash Ln, Bath Rd, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 1TP, UK
Opening hours · Today: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM
  • Monday10:30 AM – 5:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday10:30 AM – 5:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:30 AM – 5:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM
  • Thursday10:30 AM – 5:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM
  • Friday10:30 AM – 5:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM
  • Saturday10:30 AM – 5:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM
  • Sunday10:30 AM – 5:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM
Good for kids Dogs allowed Cards accepted
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Clifton Observatory — Landmark, rated 4.6/5 17
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Clifton Observatory

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,010 reviews

Historic windmill, circa 1766, with an observation tower offering picturesque views.

Litfield Place, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3LT, UK
Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Monday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Good for kids Parking Cards accepted
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Bristol Aquarium — Aquarium, rated 4.2/5 18
Aquarium

Bristol Aquarium

4.2 ★★★★★ 6,167 reviews

Sharks, rays, a giant octopus, Amazonian & tropical fish in huge tanks with underwater tunnels.

Anchor Rd, Bristol BS1 5TT, UK
Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Monday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Good for kids Cards accepted
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Sea Walls — Viewpoint, rated 4.7/5 19
Viewpoint Observation Deck

Sea Walls

4.7 ★★★★★ 556 reviews
Circular Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS9 1PG, UK
Opening hours · Today: Open 24 hours
  • MondayOpen 24 hours
  • TuesdayOpen 24 hours
  • WednesdayOpen 24 hours
  • ThursdayOpen 24 hours
  • FridayOpen 24 hours
  • SaturdayOpen 24 hours
  • SundayOpen 24 hours
Good for kids
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Clifton Suspension Bridge Museum — Museum, rated 4.7/5 20
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Clifton Suspension Bridge Museum

4.7 ★★★★★ 506 reviews
Bridge Rd, Leigh Woods, Bristol BS8 3PA, UK
Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Monday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Good for kids Parking
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Banksy’s Well Hung Lover, rated 4.6/5 21
Tourist attraction

Banksy’s Well Hung Lover

4.6 ★★★★★ 607 reviews
1 Unity St, Bristol BS1 5HH, UK
Opening hours · Today: Open 24 hours
  • MondayOpen 24 hours
  • TuesdayOpen 24 hours
  • WednesdayOpen 24 hours
  • ThursdayOpen 24 hours
  • FridayOpen 24 hours
  • SaturdayOpen 24 hours
  • SundayOpen 24 hours
Good for kids
We The Curious — Planetarium, rated 4.4/5 22
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We The Curious

4.4 ★★★★★ 747 reviews

Science centre with interactive exhibits, experiments and activities, plus a planetarium.

1 Millennium Square, One Millennium Square, Anchor Rd, Bristol BS1 5DB, UK
Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Good for kids
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The Red Lodge Museum — Museum, rated 4.5/5 23
Museum Historical LandmarkHistorical Place

The Red Lodge Museum

4.5 ★★★★★ 239 reviews

Museum tracing the history of the 16th-century house where it is set, with Tudor and Georgian rooms.

Park Row, Bristol BS1 5LJ, UK
Opening hours · Today: Closed
  • MondayClosed
  • TuesdayClosed
  • WednesdayClosed
  • Thursday11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Good for kids