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.
Millennium Square
Watch sports events on a big screen, spot statues of notable Bristolians and enjoy family-friendly fun via interactive exhibits and shows at a museum.
Things to do
Stonehenge & Cotswold Villages from Bristol
Bristol: Wake The Tiger Amazement Park Entry Ticket
Secrets of Bristol Waterfront: Self-Guided Puzzle Adventure
Bristol: St. Nicholas Market and Air Raid Shelter Tour
Top hotels in Bristol Floating Harbour
Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025
Clayton Hotel Bristol City
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025
The Bristol Hotel
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025
Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025
Leonardo Hotel Bristol City
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025
ibis Bristol Centre
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Bristol Floating Harbour
Canon's Marsh
While visiting Canon's Marsh, you might make a stop by sights like Wills Memorial Building and We The Curious.
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.
Redcliffe
Redcliffe is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to St. Mary Redcliffe Church and Banksy Graffiti Thekla 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 Baldwin Street 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.