Bristol Floating Harbour Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Bristol Hippodrome Theatre
This historic theater offers a wide variety of entertainment, from West End productions and Broadway shows, to traditional pantomimes and opera.
SS Great Britain
Climb aboard this museum ship to learn about its long and eventful life at sea.
Bristol Cathedral
This 900-year-old religious monument is revered for its exquisite vaulted ceilings, stained-glass windows and Romanesque-style Chapter House.
We The Curious
Meet a science expert, carry out a DNA extraction and make a TV show; the hands-on activities at this science center will keep children entertained for hours.
St Nicholas Market
Bristol’s oldest market is still very much alive with merchants and shoppers. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday are the best days to visit.
Wills Memorial Building
Tour majestic halls and climb a tower to enjoy sweeping views over Bristol’s city center at this emblematic university building.
Things to do
Stonehenge & Cotswold Villages from Bristol
St Mary Redcliffe Church Bristol: Guided Tour
Air Raid Shelter + St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour
Secrets of Bristol Waterfront: Self-Guided Puzzle Adventure
Guided Walking Tour of Bristol Old City and Harbour
Top hotels in Bristol Floating Harbour
Clayton Hotel Bristol City
Hotel reception area and location were excellent . We had an executive king room which was very spacious but took a while to warm up in cold weather . Breakfast was a disappointment . Far Too small an area for breakfast considering the number of tables and people that were in there . Plates in the ...
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
The Bristol Hotel
Staff were brilliant, welcomes drinks, rooms and breakfast were so good.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel
Fabulous hotel and stay
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Bristol Grand Hotel By Sunday
The staff was fantastic and very helpful. The hotel is nicely located in Bristol City Center.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Centre
It’s near the train station, so prefect for trains and airport flyer bus…
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Leonardo Hotel Bristol City
Good location, clean and good service! Recommend a visit.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Bristol Floating Harbour
Harbourside
Harbourside is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Wills Memorial Building and We The Curious while you're in town.
Canon's Marsh
While visiting Canon's Marsh, you might make a stop by sights like Wills Memorial Building and We The Curious.
Redcliffe
Redcliffe is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Banksy Graffiti Thekla and Redcliffe Caves while you're in town.
Bristol Old City
Bristol Old City is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to St Nicholas Market and Broadmead Shopping Centre while you're in town.
Bristol City Centre
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Bristol City Centre. Make a stop by St Nicholas Market or Old Vic Theatre while you're exploring the area.
Southville
Historical sites and theatres are just a few things travellers like about Southville. A stop by Tobacco Factory Theatre is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
