Bristols Top 5 Attractions

1: Bristol MuseumBristol Museum & Art Gallery describes the story of our world in every display, from the beginning of time to the present day.19 galleries over 3 floors reveal fascinating cultures, a...

1: Bristol Museum
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery describes the story of our world in every display, from the beginning of time to the present day.
19 galleries over 3 floors reveal fascinating cultures, ancient civilisations, human design and creativity, as well as showcasing our beautiful and fragile natural world. With numerous incredible objects on display, one visit just isn't enough!
World-class collections of artwork, archaeology, geology and natural history are displayed inside this beautiful Edwardian building at the top of Park Street and the bottom of Whiteladies Road.
The Museum also has dynamic exhibitions and events programme all year round as well as a shop and cafe.
2: Bristol Zoo
A visit to Bristol Zoo Gardens is a venture into an exciting animal kingdom, all set within 12 acres of beautiful gardens. Viewers will come face to face with more than 400 species of exotic, endangered and adorable animals from the four corners of the globe.
Visitors to Bristol Zoo are able to see the family of gorillas, including gorilla baby, Kukeña, stroll through the tropical Butterfly Forest or become absorbed in the impressive Seal and Penguin Coast. Some other Zoo favourites include Monkey Jungle, Reptile house, Asiatic lions, Bug World, Twilight World, as well as the Aquarium.
3: Bristol Aquarium
The amazing Bristol Aquarium in Bristol's historic Harbourside area will take your family and friends on a spectacular undersea safari.
Bristol Aquarium showcases indigenous and tropical marine and freshwater creatures from around the world in naturally-themed habitats, all designed to inspire further understanding and appreciation of the natural world.
4: Cheddar Gorge
On the outskirts of Bristol visit Britain's largest gorge!
Visit Britain’s biggest gorge, take in the stunning cliffs rising up 450ft and explore the spectacular stalactite caverns below. Made by Ice age melt-waters over millions of years, this world famous beauty spot is not merely a National Nature Reserve but also a famous site of prehistoric discoveries. Once an ancient river bed, its limestone cliffs and gorgeous caves are now home to rare bats, dormice, water voles as well as Peregrine falcons.
5: Brunel's ss Great Britain
Consider stepping back in time, on board the world's very first great ocean liner, Brunel's ss Great Britain, in Bristol's historic Harbourside.
This iconic steam ship, and national treasure, was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, and lies at the heart of a multi award-winning visitor attraction.
Be surprised by the sumptuous surrounds of the First Class Dining Saloon, once admired by Queen Victoria! Scramble into the cramped bunks in Steerage! Take a whiff of the odours, from gorgeous freshly baked bread to vomit, and lookout for the talking toilet... Discover the true story of Victorian passengers and crew on a super-speedy two-month voyage to The australian outback (twice as fast as a sailing ship).

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