Bristol Harbour, Bristol, United Kingdom

Bristol Free Things To Do

Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Visit the region's largest museum and art gallery.Housed in an Edwardian Baroque building, the award winning Bristol Museum and Art gallery boasts a variety of exhibitions. ...more »

  • Location: Park Street Area
  • Type: Museums and Art Galleries
  • Tel: +44(0)117 922 3571

Blaise Castle Estate

Set in 650 acres of parkland Blaise Castle on the outskirts of Bristol is a great venue for a family day out ...more »

  • Location: Bristol Area
  • Type: Parks

M Shed

Bristol’s flagship museum is housed in a former 1950s transit shed on the harbour-side. ...more »

  • Location: Harbourside
  • Type: Museums and Art Galleries
  • Tel: +44(0)117 352 6600

Georgian House

The Georgian house is a wonderfully restored 18th century townhouse. Here you can see the kitchens, formal rooms, a bedroom and the original owner's cold water plunge pool. ...more »

  • Location: Park Street Area
  • Type: Museums and Art Galleries
  • Tel: +44(0)117 921 1362

Bristol Cathedral

Located on College Green close to the floating harbour. This wonderful cathedral has undergone many changes since an abbey was founded on the site in 1148. ...more »

  • Location: Park Street Area
  • Type: Churches
  • Tel: +44(0)117 926 4879

Ashton Court Estate

The historic Ashton Court Estate covers 850 acres of woods and grassland just 2 miles from the centre of Bristol. Discover woodland walks, deer parks, orienteering trails, and enjoy stunning views. ...more »

  • Location: Bristol Area
  • Type: Attractions
  • Tel: +44 (0)117 963 9174

Clifton Suspension Bridge

A "must see" for visitors to Bristol. This impressive150 year old Suspension Bridge provides spectacular views over the Avon Gorge. ...more »

  • Location: Clifton
  • Type: Attractions
  • Tel: +44(0)117 974 4664

St Mary Redcliffe Church

Not far from the floating dock is St Mary Redcliffe Church. Some parts of this impressive building date back to the 12th century. ...more »

  • Location: City Centre
  • Type: Churches
  • Tel: +44(0)117 929 1487

Arnos Vale Cemetery

Arnos Vale Cemetery is a hidden gem offering a world of peace and tranquility for all to enjoy. Set in 45 acres of beautiful woodland it contains the graves of, or memorials to, over 300,000 people including ...more »

  • Location: Bristol Area
  • Type: Attractions
  • Tel: +44(0)117 971 9117

Brandon Hill and Cabot Tower

Enjoy the panoramic vista from the top of Brandon Hill and Cabot Tower and take some time to appreciate the conservation area - a haven for wildlife. ...more »

  • Location: Park Street Area
  • Type: Attractions
  • Tel: +44(0)117 922 3719

All Bristol Things To Do

Our Local Experts say:

You don't have to spend a fortune to enjoy the city and if you are on a tight budget there are plenty of free activities on offer.

All the museums run by the city council, churches and parks are completely free to visit. Other popular free activities include; walking across the famous Bristol icon the Clifton Suspension Bridge to enjoy spectacular views of Avon Gorge and, wandering round the floating harbour to look at the various interesting vessels in dock.

What's On

Eat Drink Bristol Fashion

Eat Drink Bristol Fashion

13 May - 27 May
Festivals

German Beer Festival

German Beer Festival

16 May - 19 May
Festivals

Mayfest

Mayfest

16 May - 26 May
Theatre

Mayflower Boat Trips

Mayflower Boat Trips

18 May - 19 May
Special Interest

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