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Attractions Nearby Bristol (Bristol, England)



Bristol is full of many fantastic tourist attractions, but within a short journey from the city there are countless other superb attractions well worth a visit.

Whether you are looking for historical attractions in Bristol, beautifully landscaped gardens or parks, you can be sure that you won't have to travel far. Here are some of the top tourist attractions nearby Bristol.




Attractions Nearby Bristol: The Georgian City of Bath - Bristol, England
Bath is one of England's most beautiful, elegant and historic cities, full of spectacular architecture and Georgian streets, and is actually classed as a World Heritage City. The Roman's were captivated by the area of Bath over 2,000 years ago, when Bath was a vast green valley with a miraculous stream of endless hot water. After 400 years, the Romans left Bath, but the remains of their stunning bath and temple complex are still a world-class attraction, which bring many thousands of tourists to Bath each year, and there are numerous Bath tourist information outlets in and around the central Bath.

Like so many major cities, Bath has a large river that runs through the city centre, the River Avon, and also has an impressive canal system, which has become a popular tourist attraction in its own right, with narrowboat trips, boat hire, cycle towpaths and walking trails. Other tourist attractions in Bath include Sally Lunn's House - believed to be the oldest house in Bath, where the famous Sally Lunn started to sell her legendary brioche-type buns in the 1680s, the Pump Room - an elegant and charming tea room with classical music played by the Pump Room Trio or resident pianist, The Circus - one of the most recognizable landmarks in Bath, a perfect circle of 33 Palladian-style houses which was designed by John Wood in 1754, the remarkable Royal Crescent - built between 1767 to 1774, consisting of 30 glorious houses, decorated with a facade of columns and built of pale-gold Bath stone, Pulteney Bridge - a classical bridge over the River Avon, which is one of the few bridges in the world to be lined with shops, and of course the world-famous Roman Baths - situated in the heart of central Bath and one of the finest religious spas in the ancient world. Bath is situated close to Bristol and can be easily reached by car, train, bus or coach.

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Attractions Nearby Bristol: Salisbury - Bristol, England
Salisbury is the only city in Wiltshire and is home to some of the most historic landmarks in England. These Salisbury landmarks include Salisbury's world-famous Stonehenge, situated on the spreading Salisbury Plain, and the enormous Salisbury Cathedral, which is regarded as one of the finest medieval cathedrals in the United Kingdom and was built around 800 years ago. Salisbury has an enormous range of tourist attractions to offer visitors from Bristol, and is 84 km / 52 miles from Bristol.

Tourist attractions at Salisbury include Old Sarum Castle - an enormous Iron Age hillfort of Old Salisbury which became a medieval settlement, and now contains the ancient ruins of a large castle, Old Wardour Castle - famous for its battle in 1643, when Parliamentarian forces took control of this Salisbury castle, the Rockbourne Roman Villa - the largest and most ancient villa in the area , including a nearby modern museum, with a number of interesting exhibits, Stourhead House and Gardens - featuring some of the most spectacular landscaped gardens in the west country, and Salisbury City Hall Entertainment Centre - a large entertainment centre in central Salisbury with regular national shows, local events and festivals, exhibitions, lectures and concerts.

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Attractions Nearby Bristol: Weston-super-Mare - Marine Parade, Weston-super-Mare, Bristol, BS23 1AL, England
Tel: +44 (0)1934 620 238
Weston-super-Mare is situated close to Bristol and is one of the most popular attractions for tourists in this area. This lively seaside town is full of things to see and do and attractions include a long stretch of beach, donkey rides, gardens, cafés, restaurants and gift shops. Weston-super-Mare's Grand Pier dates back over 100 years and has a large amusements arcade at the end, with dodgems, a haunted house and small fairground rides. There is also a train that links one end of the pier to the other and this is one of many attractions enjoyed by children visiting Weston-super-Mare, nearby Bristol.
Pier open: mid-March to October, Monday to Friday - 10:00 to 18:00, Saturday to Sunday - 10:00 to 19:00

Attractions Nearby Bristol: Clevedon Court - Tickenham Road, Clevedon, North Somerset, Bristol, BS21 6QU, England
Tel: +44 (0)1275 872 257
Clevedon Court is situated 19 km / 12 miles from the centre of Bristol and is owned by the National Trust. Attractions for tourists visiting Clevedon Court include an outstanding 14th-century manor house, incorporating an enormous 12th-century tower and 13th-century great hall, and there is also a beautiful 18th-century terraced garden.
Attraction open: Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday and Public Holidays - 14:00 to 17:00
Charge, discounts available for children

Attractions Nearby Bristol: Slimbridge Wildfowl and Wetlands Centre - Slimbridge, Gloucester, GL2 7BT, England
Tel: +44 (0)1453 890 333
Slimbridge Wildfowl and Wetlands Centre is situated 66 km / 42 miles from Bristol and was founded in 1946. Home to the largest collection of ducks, geese and swans in the world, Slimbridge Wildfowl and Wetlands Centre has many other tourist attractions including a number of large groups of flamingos, a tropical house with humming birds, an observation towers with excellent views across the River Severn, a large restaurant, a gift shop, a play area for children and over 100 acres of landscaped grounds.
Attraction open: daily
Attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children

Attractions Nearby Bristol: Steep Holm Nature Reserve - Bristol Channel, Bristol, BS23, England
Tel: +44 (0)1934 632 307
The Steep Holm Nature Reserve is a small island situated 8 km / 5 miles from Weston-super-Mare, close to Bristol. Attractions for tourists visiting the Steep Holm Nature Reserve include rare and unusual plants, a small group of Muntjac deer and other wildlife, seabirds, and a medieval priory that is now the island's Visitor Centre. Boats sail to the island most Saturdays throughout the year and also on Wednesdays during June, July and August.

Attractions Nearby Bristol: Burrington Combe - Burrington, Cheddar, Bristol, BS27, England
Burrington Combe is situated 20 km / 13 miles from the centre of Bristol and is also close to Cheddar Gorge. There are a number of attractions for tourists visiting Burrington Combe, including pot-holing and caving, rock climbing, nature trails, superb views from the top of Burrington Gorge, picnic areas, a large garden centre, an aquatic centre with koi carp, a restaurant and public house.

Attractions Nearby Bristol: Stonehenge - Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 7DE
Tel: +44 (0)1980 624715
Visit this World Heritage site, one of the most remarkable and intriguing monuments in the United Kingdom. As old as the great temples and pyramids of Egypt, Stonehenge exerts a mysterious fascination. Stonehenge is one of the major tourist attractions in this part of England, close to Bristol, and regular guide buses run daily from Bristol to Stonehenge. The enormous bluestones were brought all the way from South Wales by sheer manpower, a feat hard to imagine possible. The monument of Stonehenge is precisely situated to face the rising and setting of the sun and many Druids worship here. Make time to also visit the extensive prehistoric landscape nearby. The magnificent stones of Stonehenge are surrounded by many mysterious remains of ceremonial and domestic structures - some older than the monument itself and many accessible by road or footpath. Stonehenge is situated 2 miles west of Amesbury on junction of A303 and A344 / 360 and is 104 km / 65 miles from central Bristol.
Attraction open: daily, all year
Mid-March to May - 09:30 to 18:00 / June to August - 09:00 to 19:00
September to mid-October - 09:30 to 18:00 / end of October - 09:30 to 17:00
November to mid-March - 09:30 to 16:00
Attraction admission: charge

Attractions Nearby Bristol: Westonbirt Arboretum - Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8QS, England
Tel: +44 (0)1666 880220
Founded almost 200 years ago, Westonbirt Arboretum is one of the most popular tourist attractions nearby Bristol and contains a world-class collection of trees and shrubs. Located 44 km / 27 miles from Bristol, the arboretum has around 20,000 specimens, covering 600 acres / 243 hectares of landscaped countryside. Visitors and tourist to Westonbirt Arboretum can follow 17 miles / 27 km of trails and admire many of the impressive trees and shrubs, which provide interest throughout the year, even in winter, when the distinctive barks of the birches and maples are clearly visible. Seasonal displays include magnolias, rhododendrons, azaleas, wildflowers in the spring and some truly spectacular autumn colours from Westonbirt's countless Japanese maple specimens, which is what Westonbirt Arboretum is best known for. Other attractions include a summer gardening show, with a number of unusual, contemporary display gardens, a winter walk, with thousands of theatrical lights illuminating many of the trees, a nursery selling many plants, including Japanese maples, a gift shop, a large picnic area, a visitor centre and a restaurant area.

Attractions Nearby Bristol: Castle Combe Race Circuit - Castle Combe, Chippenham, Wiltshire, England, SN14 7EY
Tel: +44 (0)1249 783010
The Castle Combe Race Circuit is next to the picturesque village of Castle Combe and is close to Bristol. This popular racing circuit opened in 1950 and many of the top names in motor racing have driven on the circuit, including Mansell, Senna, Hill and Coulthard. Attractions at the Castle Combe Race Circuit include a skid pan course, a four-wheel-drive off-road course, kart racing for both adult and children over ten years old, and a motor-racing school. Castle Combe is located 44 km / 27 miles from Bristol.
Attraction open: daily
Attraction admission: charge

Attractions Nearby Bristol: Westwood Manor - Westwood Village, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, England, BA15 2AF
Tel: +44 (0)1225 863374
Westwood Manor, owned by the National Trust, is an attractive 15th-century stone mansion, with fascinating gardens that feature old, Italian sculpture and topiary. Attractions for tourist visiting Westwood Manor include its late Gothic and Jacobean windows, some particularly fine Jacobean plasterwork, and period rooms, containing antique furniture. The Westwood Manor estate was used as a farm during the 18th and 19th centuries and was restored in the early 20th century, before being taken over by the National Trust. Westwood Manor is situated in the charming village of Westwood, next to the church. The manor is approximately 1 mile / 1.5 km southwest of Bradford on Avon, off the B3109 and is 35 km / 22 miles from central Bristol.
Attraction open: April to September, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday - 14:00 to 17:00
Attraction admission: charge

Attractions Nearby Bristol: Chew Valley Lake - 92 Bridgewater Road, Bristol, England, BS99 7DQ
Tel: +44 (0)1275 332339
Chew Valley Lake is situated on the outskirts of Bristol, off the A368, and is one of the most picturesque tourist attractions in the area. The enormous lake is well stocked with fish and is popular with anglers. Other attractions at Chew Valley Lake include picnic areas, trails and pathways, benches, a café, a gift shop and a large amount of wildlife, including friendly geese, swans, coots, morehens and a wide variety of different ducks.
Attraction open: daily - 10:30 to dusk

Attractions Nearby Bristol: Lacock Village - Lacock, Wiltshire, England, SN15 2LG
Tel: +44 (0)1249 730277
Lacock is one of the most picturesque and scenic villages near Bristol and is situated 43 km / 26 miles from central Bristol. This charming village is visited by many tourists every year and has streets lined with historic houses and buildings. Attractions include atmospheric pubs, cafés, gift shops, walks and the impressive Lacock Abbey. Lacock is also well-known for featuring in many popular television costume dramas.

Attractions Nearby Bristol: Berkeley Castle - Near Stroud, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, England, GL13 9BQ
Tel: +44 (0)1453 810332
Berkeley Castle is situated 36 km / 23 miles from central Bristol and dates back over 900 years. This castle is full of history and is where King Edward II was murdered in 1327, where the Barons of the west gathered before Magna Carta, where Queen Elizabeth hunted and played bowls, where the first performance of Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream took place, and Berkeley Castle actually featured in Shakespeare's play Richard II. Attractions include period furniture, paintings, tapestries, famous Berkeley silver, a bowling green, sweeping lawns and terraced gardens, which surround the castle.
Attraction open: April to May, Tuesday to Sunday - 14:00 to 17:00, June and Sept, Tuesday to Saturday - 11:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 14:00 to 17:00, July to August, Monday to Saturday - 11:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 14:00 to 17:00, October, Sunday - 14:00 to 17:00
Attraction admission: charge, discounts available for senior citizens and children

Attractions Nearby Bristol: Dyrham Park - Near Chippenham, Wiltshire, South Gloucestershire, England, SN14 8ER
Tel: +44 (0)117 937 2501
Dyrham Park is owned by the National Trust and is one of many popular tourist attractions nearby Bristol. With a grand mansion, which dates back to the 17th century, spectacular gardens and many wild deer, other attractions include an impressive orangery, stunning gardens, period furnishings and many fine paintings. Dyrham Park has been the backdrop for several major films and television dramas over the years and there are a number of major open-air concerts that take place in the grounds during the summer. The park is situated 43 km / 27 miles from central Bristol.
Attraction open: April to October, Friday to Tuesday - 12:00 to 17:30
Attraction admission: charge, discounts available for families and children

Attractions Nearby Bristol: Bowood Gardens - Off the A4, Between Chippenham and Calne, Calne, Wiltshire, England, SN11 0LZ
Tel: +44 (0)1249 812102
Bowood Gardens are located 60 km / 38 miles from central Bristol and cover around 2,000 acres of stunning gardens. Originally landscaped by Capability Brown in the mid-18th century, Bowood Gardens are visited by thousands of tourists every years. Attractions at Bowood Gardens include an impressive rocky valley, a hermit's cave, grand 19th-century Italian-style terraces with roses, a pinetum, an arboretum featuring many rare and unusual trees, and spectacular seasonal displays of camelias, azaleas and rhododendrons.
Attraction open: April to October, daily - 11:00 to 18:00
Attraction admission: charge, discounts available for senior citizens and children

Attractions Nearby Bristol: Courts Garden - Holt, near Trowbridge, Bradford on Avon, North-East Somerset, England, BA14 6RR
Tel: +44 (0)1225 782340
The National Trust's Courts Garden is situated in Holt, close to Bristol to the south of the B3107. This pretty garden has many attractions, including a large lily pond, colourful herbaceous borders, a stream, many specimen trees, a small arboretum, garden ornaments, topiary and seating areas. Courts Garden is situated 36 km / 23 miles from Bristol city centre.
Attraction open: April to October, Sunday to Friday - 13:30 to 17:30
Attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children

Attractions Nearby Bristol: Stourhead House and Gardens - Stourton, Warminster, Wiltshire, England, BA12 6QD
Tel: +44 (0)1747 841152
Owned by the National Trust, Stourhead House and Gardens is 54 km / 34 miles drive from central Bristol and features some of the most spectacular landscaped gardens in the west country. Other attractions for tourists visiting Stourhead include the fine Palladian mansion - with Regency library, paintings and early Chippendale furniture, grottos, three classical temples, a grand bridge, superb vantage points, a restaurant, art gallery and plant centre. Much of Stourhead was originally designed and planted by famous landscape garden Capability Brown and features some superb plant and tree specimens. Stourhead is also renown for its spectacular autumn colours, mainly provided by the large Japanese maples, and also its summer festivals, which culminate in a fireworks display from the island in the centre of the main lake. Nearby are numerous country walks and King Alfred's tour, with is an intriguing red-brick folly that offers stunning panoramic views across Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset.
Attraction open: daily - 09:00 to 19:00
Attraction admission: charge, discounts available for senior citizens and children

Attractions Nearby Bristol: Great Chalfield Manor - Off B3107, via Broughton Gifford Common, Melksham, Wiltshire, England, SN12 8NJ
Tel: +44 (0)1225 782239
Great Chalfield Manor is owned by the National Trust and is situated 42 km / 26 miles from central Bristol. This is one of the most historic attractions nearby Bristol and the grand manor house was originally completed in 1480 and extensively restored n the late 20th century. Attractions include impressive gardens, guided tours of the manor house, period furniture, paintings, a moat, an attractive gatehouse, one of the first separate dining rooms in England, and regular guided tours.
Attraction open: April to October, Tuesday to Thursday - 12:15, 14:15, 15:00, 15:45 and 16:30 (guided tours)
Attraction admission: charge

Other attractions nearby Bristol include:

• Bath Aqua Theatre of Glass - 105 to 107 Walcot Street, Bath, BA1 5BW, England
  (attractions distance: 23 km / 14 miles from Bristol)
• Bath Boating Station - Forester Road, Bathwick, Bath, North-East Somerset, BA2 6QE, England
  (attractions distance: 23 km / 14 miles from Bristol)
• Bath Guided Bus Tours - Bath Spa Railway Station, Bath, North-East Somerset, BA1 1EE, England
  (attractions distance: 21 km / 13 miles from Bristol)
• Bath Sports and Leisure Centre - North Parade Road, Bath, North-East Somerset, BA2 4ET, England
  (attractions distance: 21 km / 13 miles from Bristol)
• Bath Theatre Royal - Sawclose, Bath, BA1 1ET, England
  (attractions distance: 21 km / 13 miles from Bristol)
• Champagne Balloon Flights - Royal Victoria Park, Bath, England
  (attractions distance: 21 km / 13 miles from Bristol)
• Ghost Walking Tours of Bath - Barton Street, Garricks Head Pub, Bath, North-East Somerset, BA1 1EE, England
  (attractions distance: 21 km / 13 miles from Bristol)
• Great Pulteney Street Bath, England
  (attractions distance: 21 km / 13 miles from Bristol)
• The Jane Austen Centre - 40 Gay Street, Bath, BA1 2NT, England
  (attractions distance: 21 km / 13 miles from Bristol)
• Kennet and Avon Canal - Bath to Reading, North-East Somerset, BA1 1EE, England
  (attractions distance: 21 km / 13 miles from Bristol)
• Pump Room - Abbey Church Yard, Bath, England
  (attractions distance: 21 km / 13 miles from Bristol)
• Sally Lunn's House - North Parade Passage, Bath, England
  (attractions distance: 21 km / 13 miles from Bristol)
• Thermae Bath Spa - Hot Bath Street, Bath, England
  (attractions distance: 21 km / 13 miles from Bristol)
• Walking Tours of Bath - Mayor's Guides Office, The Pump Room, Bath, North-East Somerset, BA1 1LZ, England
  (attractions distance: 21 km / 13 miles from Bristol)

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