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Brunel's ss Great Britain
Ollie #1 of 91 attractions in Bristol
5 of 5 stars 161 reviews
Owner description: Step back in time when you board Brunel’s ss Great Britain. Discover the true stories behind the ship that changed the world.Experience the sights,...... more » Owner description: Step back in time when you board Brunel’s ss Great Britain. Discover the true stories behind the ship that changed the world.Experience the sights, sounds and smells of life on board for Victorian passengers and crew. Descend under water below the glass ‘sea’ to touch the world’s first great ocean liner. « less
Attraction type  Ships; Museums
Distance  1.3 km from city centre
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Clifton Suspension Bridge
Ollie #2 of 91 attractions in Bristol
4.5 of 5 stars 106 reviews
Owner description: Designed and built in 1836 by a young engineer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, this 702-foot-long, 250-foot-high suspension bridge gracefully spans the Avon...... more » Owner description: Designed and built in 1836 by a young engineer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, this 702-foot-long, 250-foot-high suspension bridge gracefully spans the Avon Gorge between Clifton and Leigh Woods. « less
Attraction type  Bridges; Tourist/ Visitor Centres
Distance  2.7 km from city centre
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Avon Valley Railway (AVR)
Ollie #3 of 91 attractions in Bristol
4.5 of 5 stars 22 reviews

The Avon Valley Railway offers not just a train ride but the opportunity to explore the delights of the river valley. Train rides begin at the lovingly restored Bitton Station and... more »

Attraction type  Scenic Railroads
Distance  8.5 km from city centre
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Cabot Tower
Ollie #4 of 91 attractions in Bristol
4.5 of 5 stars 25 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Observation Decks/ Towers
Distance  1.1 km from city centre
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At-Bristol
Ollie #5 of 91 attractions in Bristol
4.5 of 5 stars 44 reviews
Owner description: There is so much to discover for all the family with At-Bristol!With hundreds of hands-on exhibits to explore, live shows and a Planetarium,...... more » Owner description: There is so much to discover for all the family with At-Bristol!With hundreds of hands-on exhibits to explore, live shows and a Planetarium, At-Bristol is one of the UK’s biggest and most exciting interactive science centres. « less
Attraction type  Science Museums
Distance  1.0 km from city centre
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Bristol Cathedral
Ollie #6 of 91 attractions in Bristol
4.5 of 5 stars 25 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Historic Sites
Distance  0.6 km from city centre
River Avon, Bristol
Ollie #7 of 91 attractions in Bristol
5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
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St Mary Redcliffe Church
Ollie #8 of 91 attractions in Bristol
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Historic Sites
Distance  0.8 km from city centre
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Bristol Zoo Gardens
Ollie #9 of 91 attractions in Bristol
4 of 5 stars 102 reviews
Attraction type  Zoos
Distance  2.4 km from city centre
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Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery
Ollie #10 of 91 attractions in Bristol
4.5 of 5 stars 30 reviews
Attraction type  History Museums; Art Galleries
Distance  3.3 km from city centre
Arnos Vale Cemetery
Ollie #11 of 91 attractions in Bristol
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Cemeteries
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The Red Lodge
Ollie #12 of 91 attractions in Bristol
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
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St Werburghs City Farm
Ollie #13 of 91 attractions in Bristol
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Farms
Distance  2.3 km from city centre
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The Watershed
Ollie #14 of 91 attractions in Bristol
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Owner description: Watershed is the UK’s first media centre based in Bristol in a Grade II* listed building. It has 3 cinemas screening mainly art house films, a lively...... more » Owner description: Watershed is the UK’s first media centre based in Bristol in a Grade II* listed building. It has 3 cinemas screening mainly art house films, a lively Café/Bar which serves delicious, locally sourced food and is a great place to meet friends or use the free wifi, as well as a large conferencing space available to hire. « less
Attraction type  Cinemas; Art Galleries
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
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HorseWorld
Ollie #15 of 91 attractions in Bristol
4.5 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Owner description: With acres of adventure to explore, with Indoor and Outdoor activities, Straw Den, Agility Trail, Aerial Runway, Jungle Climber and KidBine...... more » Owner description: With acres of adventure to explore, with Indoor and Outdoor activities, Straw Den, Agility Trail, Aerial Runway, Jungle Climber and KidBine Harvester!! Best of all everyone can enjoy the experience of caring for a pony with a daily programme of activities for all ages.If grown-ups fancy a rest or some retail therapy there is a Café that serves delicious meals and a shop that sells great gifts to remember your day at HorseWorld. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums; Farms
Distance  6.2 km from city centre
Dyrham Park
Ollie #16 of 91 attractions in Bristol
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
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Ashton Court
Ollie #17 of 91 attractions in Bristol
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Historic site consists of a sixteenth-century house and deer park with a nineteenth century garden.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Parks
Distance  5.2 km from city centre
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The Matthew
Ollie #18 of 91 attractions in Bristol
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Ships
Distance  1.6 km from city centre
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Noah's Ark Zoo Farm
Ollie #19 of 91 attractions in Bristol
4 of 5 stars 47 reviews

Noah's Ark is a big 100 acre zoo and working farm with lots of things to see and do. There are over 100 species including Rhino's, Lions, Tigers, Giraffe, Zebra's and Siamang... more »

Attraction type  Farms
Distance  10.2 km from city centre
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Clevedon Court
Ollie #20 of 91 attractions in Bristol
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  12.2 km from city centre