Places to Visit in Bristol

Composed by Man With Van Network Bristol

One of the most popular areas of Bristol for visitors is the historic Harbourside area, which is popular with families and tourists.

Harbourside is home to the Bristol Aquarium which offers a fantastic day out for anyone enthusiastic about marine life and our natural world.

The Aquarium houses tropical, marine and fresh water species from around the world, all homed in themed habitats that mirror their natural surroundings.

You'll find a wide variety of creatures from the British coastal waters all the way to exotic species from the tropical seas.  Hi-lights include an amazing life size recreation of a sunken ship, an open top coral seas display and a sea-horse display.  Our personal favourite is the coral seas which are home to awesome sharks that you can encounter close up in the walk through tunnel!

Anchor Road  Harbourside  Bristol  Avon  BS1 5TT

Also in the Harbourside area, you'll find the world's first great ocean liner,a steam ship that is the city's number one attraction.

The SS Great Britain was the idea of one of the most famous Bristolians of all time, Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

The ship was rescued in 1970 and has since then been carefully restored to its glorious best.  It really is a fantastic piece of engineering to be admired, as is the restoration work itself.  Don't visit Bristol without seeing the magnificent SS Great Britain first hand for yourself.

Great Western Dockyard  Gas Ferry Road  Bristol  BS1 6TY

In Bristol's West End you'll find the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery.  The Edwardian building is home to 9 galleries over 3 floors.  You'll discover world class collections of archaeology, natural history and art.

On the first two floors allow yourself to travel through time from ancient Egypt to the land of the dinosaurs, the museum has something for everyone of any age.

On the top floor you'll find the museum's art gallery that is home to works of art by famous artists such as Renoir and Pissarro, there are seven galleries in total.

Queens Road  West End  Bristol  BS8 1RL

These are 3 must see attractions in the city of Bristol and will appeal to all ages, they all make for great day out!