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Bristol Landmarks and Bristol Monuments
(Bristol, England)



It is hardly surprising that the important city of Bristol is crammed full of spectacular landmarks and monuments.

Famous throughout the world, many of these Bristol landmarks date back many hundreds of years and are in remarkable condition. Here are some of the top Bristol landmarks and monuments to visit when staying here.




Bristol Landmarks: Bristol Clifton Suspension Bridge - Clifton, Bristol, BS8 4AP, England
Tel: +44 (0)117 974 4664
The Bristol Clifton Suspension Bridge is one of the major landmarks in Bristol and is well-known throughout the country. Completed in the mid-19th century, the Bristol Clifton Suspension Bridge was designed by Victorian engineering genius Isambard Kingdom Brunel and spans the vast Avon Gorge. The landmark bridge is heavily used in Bristol and provides a convenient commuter link to the Clifton area of Bristol. Attractions at the Bristol Clifton Suspension Bridge include a pathway for pedestrians, spectacular views, and a nearby visitor centre at Sion Place, with scale models, photographic archives and a gift shop. At night, the Bristol Clifton Suspension Bridge is completely illuminated and looks quite breathtaking,
Landmark open: daily - 24 hours daily
Visitor Centre: April to October, daily - 10:00 to 17:00, November to March, Monday to Friday - 11:00 to 16:00, Saturday and Sunday - 11:00 to 17:00
Landmark admission: charge, discounts available for senior citizens, children and families (Visitor Centre)

Bristol Landmarks: SS Great Britain and Maritime Heritage Centre - Gas Ferry Road, Great Western Dock, Bristol, BS1 6TY, England
Tel: +44 (0)117 929 1843
The impressive SS Great Britain was designed in 1843 by Isambard Kingdom Brunel in 1843 and this mighty ship was actually the first large iron ship to be driven by a screw propeller, powered by steam. The SS Great Britain is one of Bristol's most impressive and unusual landmarks and the ship served as a cargo vessel and ocean liner for 43 years, carrying passengers as far as Australia, before being badly damaged in 1886 near the Falkland Islands. The ship was not repaired and was sold for storage, and remained forgotten until 1970, when it was finally towed back to its home town of Bristol. Since then Bristol's SS Great Britain has been undergoing considerable restoration in the dry dock where it was originally built. Further renovations and conservation work were funded by the National Lottery.

Other attractions and landmarks include The Matthew, which is a replica of a 15th-century wooden sailing ship, with regular cruises around the harbour, the Maritime Heritage Centre - which tells the story of shipbuilding in Bristol from medieval times to the present day, guided tours of the SS Great Britain, the Bristol Dockyard Café Bar, a nautical gift shop, children's workshops on board the SS Great Britain during school holidays, and guided tours.
Landmark open: April to October - 10:00 to 17:30, November to March - 10:00 to 16:30
Landmark admission: charge, discounts available for senior citizens, children and families

Bristol Landmarks: The Red Lodge - Park Row, Bristol, BS1 5LJ, England
Tel: +44 (0)117 921 1360
The Red Lodge was built in the late 16th century and offers Bristol's only surviving Elizabethan domestic, oak-panelled interior. This important Bristol landmark has a number of attractions for tourists and visitors, including a stunning facade which faces downhill, an authentic plasterwork ceiling, many excellent 17th- and 18th-century portraits, antique wooden furniture, and an impressive Tudor-style knot garden. Bristol's Red Lodge also features 'Living History Days', with actors wearing period costumes, bringing the historic house and estate to life.
Landmark open: April to October, Saturday to Wednesday - 10:00 to 17:00
Landmark admission: free

Bristol Landmarks: Queen Square - Queen Square, off Prince Street, Bristol, BS1, England
Located in Bristol city centre, Queen Square was originally laid out in the early 18th century, when Queen Anne was on the throne, and became the largest square of its kind in the whole of Europe. This is one of Bristol's most important landmarks and has always been an integral part of historic Bristol life. Bristol's Queen Square is a popular place for walking and relaxing on the areas of grass, and has a number of seating areas which are ideal for picnics.

Bristol Landmarks: King's Weston Roman Villa - Long Cross, Lawrence Weston, Bristol, BS11, England
Tel: +44 (0)117 922 3571
Bristol's King's Weston Roman Villa is full of history and is one of the area's many impressive landmarks and monuments. This grand Bristol villa was built over 1,600 years ago and was actually discovered in 1947, when a large Bristol housing estate was under construction. Attractions at Bristol's King's Weston Roman Villa include a bath suite, splendid mosaic floors and impressive architectural remains.

Bristol Landmarks: Dolebury Warren - Near Churchill, Bristol, BS18, England
Tel: +44 (0)117 926 8018
Dolebury Warren is situated 24 km / 15 miles from Bristol city centre and is full of interesting historic landmarks. Designated as a 'Scheduled Ancient Monument and Landmark', attractions at the Dolebury Warren include Dolebury Fort, which is a fine example of an ancient Iron Age hill fort, and a nearby Celtic field network of undergroud pathways, which dates back around 2,000 years. Dolebury Warren is particularly rich in wildlife and is a nature reserve.

Bristol Landmarks: King John's Hunting Lodge - The Square, Axbridge, Bristol, BS26 2AP, England
Tel: +44 (0)1934 732 012
King John's Hunting Lodge is situated close to Bristol's city centre and is an early Tudor merchant's house with no actual connection to King John - or even hunting. Now owned by the National Trust, this important landmark was restored in 1971 and attractions include a local history museum run by the Axbridge and District Museum Trust, the Axbridge Nail, and an example of stocks, which were used as a method of punishment many years ago. King John's Hunting Lodge also has regular exhibitions, activities and events throughout the year. This half-timbered building reflects the wealth of the town during the 14th century, when Somerset produced a large amount of wool.
Landmark open: April to September, daily - 14:00 to 17:00
Landmark admission: free, donations suggested

Bristol Landmarks: Severn Bridges Visitor Centre - Green Lane, Severn Beach, Bristol, BS35 4HW, England
Tel: +44 (0)1454 633 511
The Severn Bridges Visitor Centre is situated in the Avonmouth area of Bristol, on the Severn Way Coastal Footpath. This centre celebrates the two impressive Severn bridges, which are important landmarks in this area. The first Servern Bridge was built in 1966 and remains as one of the longest suspension bridges in the world. The Second Servern crossing was completed in 1996, when it became the longest bridge in the United Kingdom. Other attractions at the Severn Bridges Visitor Centre include the education centre, historic displays, interactive exhibits, walking trails, scenic views, a car parking area and a gift shop.
Landmark open: April to June, Wednesday to Sunday - 11:00 to 16:00, July to September, Tuesday to Sunday - 11:00 to 16:00, October to December, Saturday and Sunday - 11:00 to 16:00

Other monuments and landmarks nearby Bristol include:

• The Circus - North of Queen Square, Bath, North-East Somerset, BA1 1EE, England
  (landmarks distance: 21 km / 13 miles from Bristol)
• Guildhall and Banqueting Room - High Street, Bath, North-East Somerset, BA1 5AQ, England
  (landmarks distance: 21 km / 13 miles from Bristol)
• Pulteney Bridge - Pulteney Bridge, Bath, North-East Somerset, BA1 1EE, England
  (landmarks distance: 21 km / 13 miles from Bristol)
• Roman Baths - Abbey Churchyard, Bath, North East Somerset, BA1 1LZ, England
  (landmarks distance: 21 km / 13 miles from Bristol)
• Royal Crescent - Royal Crescent, Bath, BA1 2LR, England
  (landmarks distance: 21 km / 13 miles from Bristol)

Visit World Guides to Bath for further information about Bath Landmarks and Monuments.

 
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