Museum

M Shed is a free museum dedicated to the history of Bristol, housed in a former dock warehouse on Princes Wharf. Inside, you’ll see a historic double-decker bus, a Banksy mural and a statue of Edward Colston, which was toppled into the harbour by protesters in 2020. Allow 60–90 minutes for your first visit. 🏨 Leonardo Royal Hotel Bristol – prices and availability – is situated on Prince Street. From the hotel, you can walk across Prince…

Museum

At Bristol Dockyards, you’ll board the SS Great Britain and descend into the dry dock beneath its iron hull. A single ticket covers the ship, the dry dock, the museums and the historic site. Allow around 1.5 hours for the whole visit. 🏨 ibis Bristol Centre – check prices and availability – is located near Millennium Square. Walk along the waterfront from there to the ferry at Hanover Quay, which will drop you off right by the ship. The…

Museum

Right on the ground floor of the Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, you’ll see Banksy’s sculpture *Paint Pot Angel* and the Bristol Boxkite biplane suspended from the ceiling of the entrance hall. Entry is free, and in an hour you can see the Egyptian mummies, the dinosaur hall and one of the art galleries. 🏨 The Berkeley Square Hotel Bristol – prices and availability – is just a few minutes’ walk from the museum. From Berkeley Square, you can also…

Museum

At the Aerospace Bristol aviation museum , you can step aboard the Concorde G-BOAF, which made the final flight in the history of this aircraft type. The museum is situated at the former Filton Airport, north of Bristol. Allow 1–2 hours for your visit and factor in the journey from the city centre. 🏨 Holiday Inn Bristol City Centre by IHG – check prices and availability – is situated on Bond Street in the city centre, near the Cabot Circus…