What to do and see in Bristol, England: The Best Things to do Good for Couples

June 5, 2021 Brandee Mangan

Bristol is a quirky British city with beautiful hilly vistas and plenty of historic sights to explore. Anyone interested in ships will have a blast aboard Brunel’s SS Great Britain, the world’s first great oceanliner, and the Matthew, a replica of the ship upon which John Cabot sailed to America in the 15th century. The graceful Clifton Suspension Bridge is another must-see.
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1. Brunel's SS Great Britain

Gas Ferry Road Great Western Dockyard, Bristol BS1 6TY England +44 117 926 0680 [email protected] http://ssgreatbritain.org
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5.0 based on 7,791 reviews

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Step back in time when you board Brunel’s SS Great Britain. Discover the true stories behind the ship that changed the world. Experience the sights, sounds and smells of life on board for Victorian passengers and crew. Descend under water below the glass ‘sea’ to touch the world’s first great ocean liner.

Reviewed By asthomo - York, United Kingdom

Definitely a must visit to anyone very interesting indeed There’s a museum first then onto the ship see the first class / other class, kitchen, engine room You can also go up the mast for a extra £10, then finishes of go into the dry dock itself. If you book your tickets online you get 5% discount But I recommend this to anyone

2. Wills Memorial Building

Wills Memorial Building Queens Road, Bristol BS8 1RJ England +44 117 954 5219 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/willstowertours
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5.0 based on 494 reviews

Wills Memorial Building

Take a tour of the Bristol University Wills Memorial building and meet the 7th largest bell in the UK, as well as being there when the famous Great George strikes. Whilst on the tour, you can climb to the top of the 68m tower and see the panoramic views of Bristol. You will also visit the Great Hall, the Library, the Old Council Chamber and the Reception Room. The tours are held on Saturdays , Prices Visitors: £5 Students and Senior Citizens: Group bookings and Evening tours are available upon request.

Reviewed By remshall - London, United Kingdom

A very enjoyable tour which lasted about an hour and a half made even better by a great knowledgeable and humorous guide aided by two assistants.An interesting and beautiful building with superb views of Bristol and the surrounding area(unfortunately rather wet and misty when we visited).They make the most of the Harry Potter connection. Highly recommended but try to do it on a fine day to appreciate the views.

3. Smoke & Mirrors

8 Denmark Street, Bristol BS1 5DQ England +44 117 929 0362 [email protected] http://www.smokeandmirrorsbar.com
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Smoke & Mirrors

Smoke & Mirrors theatre pub, home to The House Magicians Comedy & Magic Show, and is open 6 days a week. Our warm and welcoming bar staff will provide you with the very best in fine wines, so why not grab a pizza and watch a show? Our Pub is the best way to experience a night of entertainment whether you are attending one of our shows or one of the many theatres nearby we are the go-to pub for great drink & food before any show in Bristol. Being located right next to the Stage Door of the Hippodrome you can be sure that the cast and crew might be having a relaxing drink while our entertainers entertain them for a change from our Close-Up Magician performing right at your table or our House Musicians singing all the classics every weekend, you'll know that Smoke & Mirrors is the best-hidden Gem in Bristol and of course, we always have local ales always on tap!

Reviewed By C317KIdebbies - Bristol, United Kingdom

Brilliant intimate venue, excellent magicians and comedy show, laughing all night, Bastian was very impressive and funny with his bar side magic and Mark Bennett was hilarious and got all the audience involved, very attentive, a great act... loved it sooo much. Went for daughter's birthday and he made her feel very special. The pizzas were hot and tasty and drinks and bar service spot on...music was cool and everything was fabulous and will definitely return... you must go. Thanks to all for a great night.

4. Bristol Floating Harbour

3 Hannover Quay, Bristol BS1 5JE England http://visitbristol.co.uk/about-bristol/areas/harbourside
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5.0 based on 16 reviews

Bristol Floating Harbour

Reviewed By JuneBug1939 - Weston super Mare, United Kingdom

We had a leisurely stroll around the harbour, admiring the boats, visiting MShed, Millennium Square, traversing the Pero Bridge with its many padlocks, turning the corner by the Arnolfini, admiring Cabot's statue, and then down The Grove (where the Thekla used to be moored - a famous music venue), then down Welsh Back to Bristol Bridge and on down Baldwin Street. A nice circular trip. And it didn't cost a penny!

5. Clifton Suspension Bridge

Suspension Bridge Road Leigh Woods, Bristol BS8 4AP England +44 117 974 4664 [email protected] http://www.cliftonbridge.org.uk/
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4.5 based on 7,556 reviews

Clifton Suspension Bridge

Designed and built in 1836 by a young engineer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, this 702-foot-long, 250-foot-high suspension bridge gracefully spans the Avon Gorge between Clifton and Leigh Woods.

Reviewed By Margaretlaurieton

An amazing feat of engineering crossing high above the stunning Avon Gorge which in itself is interesting as there is a wealth of rare fauna

6. Bristol Cathedral

College Green, Bristol BS1 5TJ England +44 117 926 4879 [email protected] http://bristol-cathedral.co.uk
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4.5 based on 1,263 reviews

Bristol Cathedral

Reviewed By fatfoodfreek179

Surrounded by the lovely College Green.If you are lucky you may hear the organ being played or the choir rehearsing in the background.There is a lovley shop there and a cafe.

Queens Road Clifton, Bristol BS8 1RL England +44 117 922 3571 [email protected] http://www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/
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4.5 based on 1,130 reviews

Bristol Museum & Art Gallery

Explore our free collections of art, nature and history on display in this beautiful building. Find out about the last billion years of earth's history, explore the region's natural wonders and discover more about peoples' lives, past and present.

Reviewed By baldyman2019 - Helston, United Kingdom

Suggested donation to enter, no issue with that, you receive a map and further literature regarding other exhibitions within the museum. Plenty of staff around to ask questions if needed and a great cafe on the ground floor. I especially enjoyed the Egyptian display and spent most of my time studying the artifacts. Overall a great museum with a variety of displays to suit all tastes. There is also a multi storey carpark at trenchard street which is a five minute walk away.

8. Bristol Ferry Boats

Bristol Community Ferry Boats Ltd 44 The Grove 44 The Grove, Bristol BS1 4RB England +44 117 927 3416 [email protected] http://www.bristolferry.com/
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4.5 based on 1,366 reviews

Bristol Ferry Boats

Bristol Ferry is a not-for-profit organisation offering boat trips around Bristol, as well as boat parties, interactive tours, wildlife spotting & storytelling, celebrations and wedding parties. We work with many local organisations, festivals and events, contributing to the vibrant culture in and around Bristol Harbour and delivering visitors to the door. Bristol Ferry is a 'community benefit society', whose main goal is keeping Bristol's iconic blue and yellow boats sailing.

Reviewed By 637thomass - Portsmouth, United Kingdom

What a great way to see Bristol from the river Avon, lots of fares to choose from, single, return, day ticket, hop on hop off. Very friendly staff most helpful .

9. Cabot Tower

Brandon Hill Park, Great George St Brandon Hill near Park Street in the West End, Bristol BS1 5RR England +44 117 926 0767 http://visitbristol.co.uk/things-to-do/cabot-tower-p24401
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4.5 based on 1,424 reviews

Cabot Tower

Reviewed By Shelbegrn - East Garston, United Kingdom

Cabot Tower offers serene and beautiful park surroundings with plenty of park benches and natural water features to revive tired souls or even calm hectic ones. The path to the tower is very steep and may be impossible to climb for those with mobility issues.

10. The Matthew of Bristol

Wapping Rd Princes Wharf, Bristol BS1 4RN England +44 117 927 6868 [email protected] http://matthew.co.uk/
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4.5 based on 346 reviews

The Matthew of Bristol

The Matthew is a replica of the Tudor ship sailed by John Cabot from Bristol, 'discovering' North America in 1497. The ship runs regular public trips and is available for private hire. History: After receiving a charter from Henry VII, Venetian merchant John Cabot led a crew from Bristol across the Atlantic Ocean - the 'sea of darkness' - to reach the continent of North America, presumably landing at Newfoundland, and claiming the discovery for the King. The Matthew you see today is a replica of the Tudor ship, based on a huge amount of research. The ship was built between 1994 and 1996, and in 1997 it re-enacted Cabot's original journey to Newfoundland to mark the 500th anniversary of Cabot's landmark voyage of discovery.

Reviewed By sasalice83

Beautiful boat with friendly volunteers who shared the history and lots of interesting stories. We only popped on while it was docked but will definitely book a trip when we are able to so we can learn more. The lady volunteer was particularly kind and gave us lots of information about the crows nest before we got on which the kids loved

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