Guidebook for Bristol
Arts & Culture
From April 2015 Luke Jerram, local artist of sculptures and live artworks, invites visitors to Leigh Woods in Bristol to experience an unexpected encounter with a flotilla of abandoned fishing boats
56 locals recommend
Leigh Woods National Nature Reserve
From April 2015 Luke Jerram, local artist of sculptures and live artworks, invites visitors to Leigh Woods in Bristol to experience an unexpected encounter with a flotilla of abandoned fishing boats
Bristol Old Vic is the longest continuously-running theatre in the UK and following a recent £12million redevelopment project.
90 locals recommend
Bristol Old Vic
King StreetBristol Old Vic is the longest continuously-running theatre in the UK and following a recent £12million redevelopment project.
Sightseeing
In 2015, Aardman’s internationally-acclaimed character Shaun the Sheep appears in a ewe-nique arts trail! Over 100 giant sculptures of Shaun the Sheep will be all over Bristol.
314 locals recommend
Bristol
In 2015, Aardman’s internationally-acclaimed character Shaun the Sheep appears in a ewe-nique arts trail! Over 100 giant sculptures of Shaun the Sheep will be all over Bristol.
Step on board the most extraordinary time-machine. Brunel’s ss Great Britain, the world’s first great ocean liner is Bristol’s no.1 attraction on Trip Advisor (2013).
331 locals recommend
Brunel's SS Great Britain
Gas Ferry RoadStep on board the most extraordinary time-machine. Brunel’s ss Great Britain, the world’s first great ocean liner is Bristol’s no.1 attraction on Trip Advisor (2013).
Based in Bristol’s floating harbour for much of the year, the Matthew is popular for harbour tours as well as longer sailing trips.
The Matthew
Based in Bristol’s floating harbour for much of the year, the Matthew is popular for harbour tours as well as longer sailing trips.
The world famous Clifton Suspension Bridge was designed by the great Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, although he never lived to see his creation finished in 1864.
540 locals recommend
Clifton Suspension Bridge
Bridge RoadThe world famous Clifton Suspension Bridge was designed by the great Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, although he never lived to see his creation finished in 1864.
The Bristol Hippodrome is one of the country's top, family-friendly provincial theatres, which proudly continues to stage major West End and Broadway productions. The Bristol Hippodrome caters for all
106 locals recommend
Bristol Hippodrome
Saint Augustine's ParadeThe Bristol Hippodrome is one of the country's top, family-friendly provincial theatres, which proudly continues to stage major West End and Broadway productions. The Bristol Hippodrome caters for all
Entertainment & Activities
A visit to Bristol Zoo Gardens is an adventure into an exciting animal kingdom, all set within 12 acres of beautiful gardens. Visitors will come face to face with over 400 species. exotic, endangere
192 locals recommend
Bristol Zoo Gardens
College RoadA visit to Bristol Zoo Gardens is an adventure into an exciting animal kingdom, all set within 12 acres of beautiful gardens. Visitors will come face to face with over 400 species. exotic, endangere
Situated on the historic Harbourside, M Shed is the much anticipated and exciting new history museum of Bristol that tells the story of our city.
219 locals recommend
M Shed
Wapping RoadSituated on the historic Harbourside, M Shed is the much anticipated and exciting new history museum of Bristol that tells the story of our city.
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery tells the story of our world in every display, from the beginning of time to the present day.
233 locals recommend
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
Queens RoadBristol Museum & Art Gallery tells the story of our world in every display, from the beginning of time to the present day.
The Wild Place Project is Bristol’s new affordable and fun family attraction that will provide adventure, play and learning.
63 locals recommend
Wild Place Project
Blackhorse HillThe Wild Place Project is Bristol’s new affordable and fun family attraction that will provide adventure, play and learning.
At-Bristol Science Centre is a state-of-the-art, interactive science centre, offering an amazing world of hands-on discovery for you, your friends and your family.
123 locals recommend
We The Curious
One Anchor RdAt-Bristol Science Centre is a state-of-the-art, interactive science centre, offering an amazing world of hands-on discovery for you, your friends and your family.
The spectacular Bristol Aquarium in Bristol's historic Harbourside area takes you and your family and friends on a spectacular undersea safari.
68 locals recommend
Bristol Aquarium
Anchor RoadThe spectacular Bristol Aquarium in Bristol's historic Harbourside area takes you and your family and friends on a spectacular undersea safari.
Food Scene
Bravas
7 Cotham HillBrilliant Tapas. Book or go early as gets very busy.
The Kings Arms
168 Whiteladies RdKid and dog friendly with great food.
eVo Italian Restaurant
96A Whiteladies RdKid friendly, great food.
The Bristolian
2 Picton StReally friendly cafe with lovely food.
Redland Tandoori
20 Chandos RdGreat Indian a few minutes walk away
Rubicon
26 Chandos RdLovely cafe with great food a few minutes walk away
Bosco Pizzeria
96 Whiteladies RdFamily friendly with great food and atmosphere.
wilks Restaurant
3 Chandos RdCheck out the lunch dining menu
Amazing food - named in top 3 Lebanese restaurants in country, Sunday Times (Aug 2015)
Mezze Palace Lebanese Restaurant
13a Small StAmazing food - named in top 3 Lebanese restaurants in country, Sunday Times (Aug 2015)
Tart
16 Gloucester RoadAmazing pancakes and cakes in general!
Drinks & Nightlife
Kensington Arms Redland
35-37 Stanley RdGastro pub. Great atmosphere. Dog friendly too.
Great food and wine with super atmosphere. 3 minutes walk away. Children and dogs welcome. Has small beer garden.
17 locals recommend
The Shakespeare
Lower Redland RoadGreat food and wine with super atmosphere. 3 minutes walk away. Children and dogs welcome. Has small beer garden.