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Ranked #1 of 109 attractions in Bristol
- ”More interesting than you may think!“ 05/24/2013
- ”SS Great Britain - good family day out“ 05/22/2013
Category: Ships; Museums
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Step back in time when you board Brunel’s ss Great Britain. Discover the true stories behind the ship that changed the...
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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.
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Ranked #2 of 109 attractions in Bristol
- ”Amazing“ 05/17/2013
- ”Totally amazing show“ 05/17/2013
Category: Theaters
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Ranked #3 of 109 attractions in Bristol
- ”If in town go and see“ 05/24/2013
- ”Nice views“ 05/23/2013
Category: Bridges; Tourist/ Visitor Centers
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Designed and built in 1836 by a young engineer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, this 702-foot-long, 250-foot-high suspension bridge...
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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.
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Ranked #4 of 109 attractions in Bristol
- ”Splendid - worthy of cathedral status“ 05/18/2013
- ”Gorgeous“ 05/07/2013
Category: Religious Sites; Historic Sites
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Ranked #5 of 109 attractions in Bristol
- ”A stunning place to wander“ 05/23/2013
- ”pretty interesting, good place just to...“ 05/15/2013
Category: Cemeteries
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Step into a secret world and discover 45 green acres, close to the heart of Bristol, where the history of the city is told in...
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Step into a secret world and discover 45 green acres, close to the heart of Bristol, where the history of the city is told in a leafy and tranquil setting, rich in walks, wildlife, architecture, fascinating displays and memorials. Arnos Vale has something for everyone and it is open all year round with FREE admission. The Gift Shop is open 7 days a week. Cafe open 7 days a week. With a varied and exciting events programme - there is so much happening at Arnos Vale - see our website for more details
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Ranked #6 of 109 attractions in Bristol
- ”Bristol science Museum“ 05/21/2013
- ”Great Fun!“ 05/19/2013
Category: Science Museums
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There is so much to discover for all the family with At-Bristol!With hundreds of hands-on exhibits to explore, live shows and...
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There is so much to discover for all the family with At-Bristol!With hundreds of hands-on exhibits to explore, live shows and a Planetarium, At-Bristol is one of the UK’s biggest and most exciting interactive science centres.
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Ranked #7 of 109 attractions in Bristol
- ”Just wander!“ 05/24/2013
- ”Great fun“ 05/16/2013
Category: Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks
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Ranked #8 of 109 attractions in Bristol
- ”Great exercise!“ 05/24/2013
- ”Lovely views in a scenic setting...and...“ 05/19/2013
Category: Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Observation Decks/ Towers
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Ranked #9 of 109 attractions in Bristol
- ”great, lovely people, one to take visi...“ 05/15/2013
- ”A great way to see Bristol waterfront“ 05/11/2013
Category: Ferries/ Boats; Tours
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Ranked #10 of 109 attractions in Bristol
- ”Interesting visit“ 05/24/2013
- ”Better on a really sunny day!“ 05/24/2013
Category: Parks
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Ranked #11 of 109 attractions in Bristol
- ”AVR steam n,cuisine“ 05/12/2013
- ”great time“ 05/07/2013
Category: Scenic Railroads
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Bristol and Bath's heritage steam railway, offering a six mile round trip which takes passengers along sections of the old...
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Bristol and Bath's heritage steam railway, offering a six mile round trip which takes passengers along sections of the old Midland Railway, providing a chance to see the magnificent River Avon Valley from a unique viewpoint.
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Ranked #12 of 109 attractions in Bristol
- ”Chocolate box cottages“ 05/08/2013
- ”Beautiful Gem“ 05/04/2013
Category: Historic Sites
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Ranked #13 of 109 attractions in Bristol
- ”Nice cathedral“ 05/23/2013
- ”Not bad“ 05/13/2013
Category: Religious Sites; Historic Sites
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Ranked #14 of 109 attractions in Bristol
- ”Great little restaurant and cinema“ 05/07/2013
- ”Pretentious Pricey and Bohemian“ 05/02/2013
Category: Movie Theaters
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Watershed is the UK’s first media centre based in Bristol in a Grade II* listed building. It has 3 cinemas screening mainly...
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Watershed is the UK’s first media centre based in Bristol in a Grade II* listed building. It has 3 cinemas screening mainly art house films, a lively Cafe/Bar which serves delicious, locally sourced food and is a great place to meet friends or use the free wifi, as well as a large conferencing space available to hire.
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Ranked #15 of 109 attractions in Bristol
- ”Pro Disc Golf Course“ 04/30/2013
- ”DISC GOLF course“ 04/30/2013
Category: Golf Courses
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Disc Golf? Great Fun Game Played By Throwing A Frisbee At A Metal Target! Club Plays Weekly On Wednesday Evenings during the...
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Disc Golf? Great Fun Game Played By Throwing A Frisbee At A Metal Target! Club Plays Weekly On Wednesday Evenings during the summer and Saturdays from 11am year round at Ashton Court Estate Disc Golf Course. Alternatively The Course Is Free To Play Any Day Of The Week And Is Suitable For All Ages To Come And Have A Go!
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Ranked #16 of 109 attractions in Bristol
- ”bargain just make sure it open“ 05/15/2013
- ”A little known treasure“ 05/14/2013
Category: Historic Sites
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Ranked #17 of 109 attractions in Bristol
- ”A glimpse of a great man - and the sta...“ 05/12/2013
- ”When I was a Local Preacher..“ 04/20/2013
Category: Religious Sites; Historic Sites
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Ranked #18 of 109 attractions in Bristol
- ”Our 2nd visit and still much more to s...“ 05/24/2013
- ”Great place for a free day out“ 05/19/2013
Category: History Museums
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Ranked #19 of 109 attractions in Bristol
- ”More interesting than I had expected!“ 05/24/2013
- ”Disappointed that it was not open on a...“ 04/13/2013
Category: Historic Sites; Specialty Museums; History Museums
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Ranked #20 of 109 attractions in Bristol
- ”What a great value to experience a sli...“ 05/13/2013
- ”Camera Obscura Magnifica!“ 05/07/2013
Category: Observatories/ Planetariums; Caverns/ Caves
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Ranked #21 of 109 attractions in Bristol
- ”more horse field then world“ 05/15/2013
- ”Great for kids“ 05/07/2013
Category: Specialty Museums; Farms
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Acres of adventure to explore, with Indoor and Outdoor activities, Coin Op Tractors, Creative Area, Agility Trail, Aerial...
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Acres of adventure to explore, with Indoor and Outdoor activities, Coin Op Tractors, Creative Area, Agility Trail, Aerial Runway, Jungle Climber, KidBine Harvester and much much more!! Best of all everyone can enjoy the experience of caring for a pony with a daily programme of activities for all ages.If grown-ups fancy a rest or some retail therapy there is a Café that serves delicious meals and a shop that sells great gifts to remember your day at HorseWorld.
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Ranked #22 of 109 attractions in Bristol
- ”wonderful“ 05/01/2013
- ”Court s you should visit!“ 04/21/2013
Category: Historic Sites; Parks
Historic site consists of a sixteenth-century house and deer park with a nineteenth century garden.
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Ranked #23 of 109 attractions in Bristol
- ”A real treasure trove“ 05/17/2013
- ”Excellent for our group of people with...“ 05/07/2013
Category: History Museums
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Ranked #24 of 109 attractions in Bristol
- ”A great day out“ 05/21/2013
- ”Best day out this year“ 05/21/2013
Category: Zoos
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At Bristol Zoo Gardens you can enjoy an amazing world of animals, all within our award-winning 12 acre gardens. With over...
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At Bristol Zoo Gardens you can enjoy an amazing world of animals, all within our award-winning 12 acre gardens. With over 400 species and 9 animals houses under cover, you'll enjoy your visit whatever the weather. We suggest you allow 2-5 hours for your visit to really take in everything we have to offer.By visiting Bristol Zoo you will be directly contributing to the conservation of endangered species and habitats.
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Ranked #25 of 109 attractions in Bristol
- ”Open space“ 04/18/2013
- ”Historic square“ 04/06/2013
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Ranked #26 of 109 attractions in Bristol
- ”Harbourside Festival“ 04/09/2013
- ”Bristol Regatta“ 02/01/2013
Category: Ships
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Ranked #27 of 109 attractions in Bristol
- ”Tiny castle!“ 04/09/2013
- ”Been going here 24 years and love it s...“ 03/31/2013
Category: Historic Sites; History Museums
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Ranked #28 of 109 attractions in Bristol
- ”Some more photos“ 05/12/2013
- ”If there was an option of good this wo...“ 05/05/2013
Category: Parks
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spring and summer openingopen Easter till 31st October winter openingplaybarn open daily from 10am to 5pm November till end...
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spring and summer openingopen Easter till 31st October winter openingplaybarn open daily from 10am to 5pm November till end of MarchAvon Valley Adventure Park is set in one of the most idyllic areas of the beautiful Avon Valley with its boundaries being the picturesque River Avon we have a huge amount of activities on offer for children and adults alikeLarge outside Adventure playground, huge indoor Soft play area with 3 large slides Riverside experience is a peaceful tranquil riverside walk with interactive storyboard, quizzes, junior assault course, fishing lake and boating lake. The walk incorporates, lots of friendly animals including Reindeer, Rheas, Alpacas, Llamas, Donkeys, Cattle, sheep and Goats. Shire horses, mini tea cup pigs.Pre-school undercover inflatable area, mini steam train rides, tractor and trailer rides, pedal go-carts, trampolines, shooting range, mini golf , fifty acres to run and play in. Pig Racing Daily. Reptiles, pony grooming and feeding times daily electric dizzy ducks and electric quad bike rides. Also brand new crazy golf course for the whole family. Also boat trips along the beautiful river AvonPlenty of undercover eating areas for everyone, hand washing facilities and toilet facilities. Free hard standing car park for cars and coaches, Restaurant and gift shop .Everything included in entrance price except motorised activities where an extra charge is applicableExtra activities weekends and school holidays Falconry displays weekends and school holidays. Large discounts available for groups and school trips. Free adult places for schools.the Cafe at the park sells a large selection of not only freshly made sandwiches and baguettes but also sells, a selection of salads, pasta bowls, baked potatoes, Panini's, children's favourites and daily favourites like burgers, chicken nuggets etc. but we also have on offer a selection of daily specials.
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Ranked #29 of 109 attractions in Bristol
- ”Love it“ 03/18/2013
- ”charming and old fashioned“ 03/10/2013
Category: Movie Theaters
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This is a pleasant neighborhood three screen cinema in an affluent part of the city which has a very loyal audience and is...
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This is a pleasant neighborhood three screen cinema in an affluent part of the city which has a very loyal audience and is also enthusiastically supported by the many students in the area... a little gem that still shines!
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Ranked #30 of 109 attractions in Bristol
- ”Tea as a thank you“ 05/19/2013
- ”Classy but not stuffy“ 05/19/2013
Category: Castles
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Who hasn't dreamed of staying in a romantic castle tucked away in the English countryside? You can at the 16th-century...
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Who hasn't dreamed of staying in a romantic castle tucked away in the English countryside? You can at the 16th-century Thornbury, which is a perfect home base for exploring the region of South Wales, the Cotswolds, Bristol, Wye Valley and Somerset.
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