3 famous buildings to visit in Bristol
City Quarter, Promenade
The most pleasant walk around Bristol Harbour follows the southern quay from the M Shed museum to the Cumberland Basin locks. On the way, you’ll pass Brunel’s steamship, the SS Great Britain, see the colourful houses in Cliftonwood and walk past a working shipyard. Allow 45–60 minutes for the route, which is about 2 km long, including short stops. The walk is free. The name ‘Floating Harbour’ refers to the inner harbour, where locks maintain…
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City Quarter
The colourful houses that you can see in Bristol on the hillside above the harbour are situated in the Cliftonwood neighbourhood, between Hotwells and Clifton Village. To get a photo of the whole row, head to the opposite bank towards Baltic Wharf. If you’d like to stroll right amongst the houses, head to Church Lane and Ambrose Road. 🏨 Victoria Square Hotel Clifton Village – prices and availability – is in Clifton Village, above the harbour.…
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Square
Queen Square is a beautiful, quintessentially English square right in the centre of Bristol. I really liked its layout, with a large lawn, mature trees and rows of Georgian houses lining the perimeter. 🏨 Leonardo Royal Hotel Bristol – prices and availability – is situated on Prince Street between the square and the waterfront. It’s ideal for walks through the historic city centre and around the harbour. Construction of Queen Square began in…
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