City of Bristol

Explore City of Bristol Coast, Seaside and Beaches

The City of Bristol was a starting place for early voyages of exploration to the New World and visit today should take in the historical harbourside. The river Avon flows from Bath in the east, though the city and out into the Bristol Channel though the Avon Gorge. It is at the Avon gorge that you have the spectacular Clifton suspension bridge. For those interested in period properties then the city offers a wide variety of architectural styles, with buildings from most architectural periods. During the mid-19th century Bristol Byzantine, a style unique to the city, was developed, and several examples still survive today. City of Bristol image by Matt Prosser

City of Bristol Bristol Coast Map

City of Bristol Bristol Coast Search Bar

Where would you like to go? Use our search bar to search across all our local listings, ideal for finding that nearest spot to visit:

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Want some ideas on where to visit?

Every favourite location must be visited for the first time. Want some ideas, why not check out the below small selection of coastal locations, including beaches, activities, things to see and do, and places to stay and eat:

Cabot-Tower

Cabot Tower

The Cabot Tower was built in the 1890s to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the journey of John Cabot from Bristol to land in which later became Canada. The tower is 32 m (105 feet) high and built from red sandstone with cream Bath stone for ornamentation and emphasis. The tower consists of a spiral staircase and two viewing platforms where Read more…
Attractions & Theme Park

We The Curious

We The Curious is a science centre and charity in Bristol where visitors can interact with exhibits and take part in experiments. Read more…
Things to see and do

Lord Mayor’s Chapel

The Lord Mayor’s Chapel is located opposite Bristol Cathedral and originally part of the 13th-century Hospital of Saint Mark. For the events calendar see the chapel website. Read more…
Landscape and Nature

Blaise Hamlet

Blaise Hamlet is nine rustic John Nash-designed picturesque cottages around a green. (Gardens ONLY open) Read more…
Things to see and do

Westbury College Gatehouse

Westbury College Gatehouse, 15th-century gatehouse. Read more…
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Flatholm Lighthouse

The Island of Flatholm lies centrally in the busy shipping lanes where the Bristol Channel meets the Severn estuary. The need for a lighthouse on the island had been discussed for many years by leading shipmasters and by members of the Society of Merchant Venturers of Bristol when, in 1733, John Elbridge, a senior member of the Society, forwarded a Read more…
Sports

Henleaze Lake

Henleaze Swimming Club in North Bristol was established back in 1919 and offers open-air freshwater swimming and includes a high diving board. A former quarry that is surrounded by lawns and the Lake is about four hundred metres long and between thirty and sixty metres wide. This is a members club but check the website for information on non-member visits. Read more…
History and heritage

Bristol Theatre Royal

The Bristol Theatre Royal was built during 1764–66 and now the oldest continually operating theatre in England. The Coopers’ Hall, built 1743–44, was incorporated as the theatre’s foyer during 1970–72. Together, they are designated a Grade I listed building by English Heritage. Bristol Old Vic is the theatre company based at the Theatre Royal, established in 1946 as an offshoot Read more…
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Bristol Zoo

Bristol Zoo offers you a great day out where children and adults can enjoy being among the animal in this twelve-acre garden. Bristol Zoo is located in the Clifton area of Bristol close to the Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol Zoo is easily accessible by bus, train, bicycle or car. The zoo sits in over 12 acres of gardens and houses Read more…
Things to see and do

Temple Church

Temple Church is a ruined church building in central Bristol, that was founded in the mid 12th century by Robert of Gloucester and the Knights Templar. Temple Church served as the site for the famous exorcism of George Lukins conducted by Methodist and Anglican clergymen. The church was bombed in World War II and largely destroyed. Read more…
Landscape and Nature

Blaise Castle House Museum

Blaise Castle House Museum and Estate features a 19th century mansion, set in 400 acres of parkland. Discover everyday objects from centuries past, including Victorian toilets and baths, kitchen and laundry equipment, model trains, dolls, toys and period costume in the museum. You can also explore the parkland, children’s adventure playground, woodlands, as well as enjoying the cafe. The folly Read more…
Clifton-Observatory

Clifton Downs and Observatory

Historic corn windmill, circa 1766, with an observation tower offering picturesque views of the Clifton Suspension Bridge and the city of Bristol. The corn windmill was converted to grind tobacco and it was also known as ‘the Snuff Mill”. After a number of unoccupied years, in the late 1820’s the mill had a large telescope installed into the tower and Read more…
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