Best Landmarks in Bristol
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The 10 best landmarks in Bristol
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Bristol Cathedral
Discover nearly 900 years of history, stunning Gothic architecture, and serene sanctuary at Bristol Cathedral in the heart of Bristol.
College Green, Bristol BS1 5TJ4.7Excellent 3,323 Reviews -
Argyle St & Pulteney Bridge
One of the world’s rare shop-lined bridges, Pulteney Bridge is a Georgian masterpiece spanning the River Avon in Bath, blending elegant Palladian architecture with lively commerce.
Bathwick, Bath BA2 4BA -
Cabot Tower
Historic Cabot Tower atop Bristol’s oldest park offers panoramic city views and a serene nature escape in the heart of Brandon Hill.
Brandon Hill Park, Park St, Bristol BS1 5RR4.7Excellent 2,083 Reviews -
St Mary Redcliffe Church
Medieval Gothic masterpiece and eight centuries of Bristol's maritime heritage in stone
The Parish Office, 12 Colston Parade, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6RA4.7Excellent 1,338 Reviews -
Glastonbury Tor
Where legend, history, and spirituality converge on Somerset's most iconic hilltop.
Glastonbury BA6 8BG4.8Excellent 999 Reviews -
St Peter's Church
Haunting ruins of St Peter’s Church in Bristol’s Castle Park, a poignant memorial to the victims of the WWII Bristol Blitz.
Castle Park, Bristol BS1 3XB4.3Very Good 284 Reviews -
Nunney Castle
A French-influenced medieval fortress where a Hundred Years' War veteran built his legacy in stone.
Nunney Castle, Castle St, Nunney, Frome BA11 4LW4.7Excellent 434 Reviews -
Pero's Bridge
A striking pedestrian bridge honoring an enslaved man's memory and Bristol's complex past with the slave trade.
Pero's Bridge, Bristol BS1 5UH4.5Excellent 290 Reviews -
Wills Memorial Building Tower
Climb Bristol's iconic 68-metre tower for breathtaking city views and explore a masterpiece of Neo-Gothic architecture.
Queens Rd, Bristol BS8 1RJ4.8Excellent 148 Reviews -
Pulteney weir
One of the world’s rare shop-lined bridges, Pulteney Bridge is a Georgian masterpiece spanning the River Avon in the heart of Bath.
Pulteney Bridge, Bath BA2 4AY4.6Excellent 57 Reviews
More landmarks in Bristol
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Temple Church
Explore the evocative ruins and leaning tower of Bristol’s medieval Temple Church, a testament to the Knights Templar’s enduring legacy.
Victoria St, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6HS4.5Excellent 134 Reviews -
The Georgian House Museum
Step back into 18th-century Bristol life at the Georgian House Museum, a beautifully restored townhouse revealing the era’s elegance and social contrasts.
7 Great George St, Bristol BS1 5RR4.5Excellent 228 Reviews -
The Parish Church of St John the Baptist
A historic spiritual beacon in Frome, blending Saxon origins with Norman, Tudor, and Victorian artistry in a living community landmark.
Church St, Frome BA11 1PL4.7Excellent 44 Reviews -
North Parade Bridge
A graceful 19th-century bridge over the River Avon, rebuilt in stone in the 1930s and now a quiet, photogenic crossing in the heart of Bath.
14 N Parade, Bath BA2 4AJ4.9Excellent 20 Reviews -
Vicar's Cl
Europe's oldest intact medieval street, where cathedral singers have lived and sung for nearly 700 years.
Wells5.0Excellent 36 Reviews -
Prince Street Bridge
A working Victorian swing bridge over Bristol’s Floating Harbour, connecting the city centre with the Cumberland Road area and offering quiet views of boats and quays.
Bristol BS1 6UD4.4Very Good 52 Reviews -
Royal Cres
Experience Bath’s Royal Crescent, a stunning Georgian crescent with iconic Ionic columns, historic charm, and sweeping parkland views.
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Bristol Bridge
A historic stone bridge spanning Bristol’s Floating Harbour, linking the Old City with Redcliffe and centuries of the city’s story.
Bristol Bridge, Bristol BS1 6DT4.5Excellent 30 Reviews -
Statue of Ram Mohan Roy
A dignified bronze tribute in Bristol honoring Ram Mohan Roy’s legacy as a pioneering Indian reformer and visionary.
Deanery Rd, Bristol BS1 5TL4.5Excellent 33 Reviews -
City Hall
Majestic Edwardian Baroque landmark and civic heart of Cardiff, crowned by a striking clock tower with a Welsh dragon.
King Edward VII Ave, Cardiff CF10 3ND -
Tommy Cooper Statue
A bronze monument to the fez-wearing magician who made millions laugh with tricks that went beautifully wrong.
The Twyn, Caerphilly CF83 1JL4.5Excellent 58 Reviews -
St Margaret's Chapel
Medieval sanctuary where pilgrims once found healing, now a peaceful retreat for prayer and artistic creation.
Magdalene St, Glastonbury BA6 9EJ4.9Excellent 62 Reviews -
St Mary Le Port Church
Historic Saxon-era church ruins in Bristol’s Castle Park, a poignant landmark of medieval heritage and wartime resilience.
Castle Park, Bristol BS1 2AN4.3Very Good 19 Reviews -
Statue of Queen Victoria
A majestic marble tribute to Queen Victoria on Bristol’s College Green, blending history, art, and royal heritage in the city’s heart.
38 College Green, Bristol BS1 5SP4.3Very Good 24 Reviews -
Bristol Castle
Discover the historic heart of Bristol at Castle Park, where medieval ruins meet serene urban green space along the scenic Welsh Back waterfront.
Castle Park - Welsh Back, Bridge St, Bristol BS1 3XD4.2Very Good 40 Reviews -
John Batchelor Statue
A striking Victorian statue in Cardiff honoring John Batchelor, the fearless Liberal reformer known as the 'Friend of Freedom'.
The Hayes, St Davids Centre, Cardiff CF10 1GA4.2Very Good 63 Reviews -
The Lookout Lectern
Historic vantage point with sweeping views of Brunel's iconic bridge and Bristol's storied past.
Sion Hill, Clifton, Bristol BS8 4BL4.7Excellent 16 Reviews -
The Nails
Historic iron nails in Bristol’s Corn Street where medieval merchants sealed their deals, embodying the city’s rich trading heritage.
55 Corn St, Bristol BS1 1JG4.1Very Good 10 Reviews -
Statue of Edmund Burke
A bronze tribute to Edmund Burke on Bristol’s waterfront, where 18th-century ideals meet modern city life.
Broad Quay, Bristol BS1 4DA3.2Average 13 Reviews -
King George V Memorial Fountain
Lutyens-designed waterfront memorial honouring King George V with monumental sculptural figures.
Narrow Quay, Bristol BS1 4AH3.7Good 11 Reviews -
Medieval Vaults
Explore Bristol’s hidden medieval cellars beneath High Street, where Gothic vaults tell tales of centuries past beneath the city’s modern bustle.
35 High St, Bristol BS1 2AW3.8Good 30 Reviews -
Fermentation Buildings
Grade II-listed former brewery warehouses reborn as a creative office and waterfront dining hub on Bristol’s Floating Harbour.
Hawkins Ln, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6WQ5.0Excellent 1 Reviews -
Queen Anne Square
A tranquil Georgian square offering refined urban living within Cardiff's most prestigious civic centre.
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Marlborough Buildings
Georgian elegance in a Grade II listed terrace, where Bath's architectural ambition meets refined 18th-century townhouse design.
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Old Post Office
Discover Bristol’s 18th-century Old Post Office, a preserved Georgian landmark blending rich history with vibrant city life at Corn Street.
48 Corn St, Bristol BS1 1HQ3.0Average 2 Reviews -
Mount Stuart Square
Victorian grandeur meets maritime history in Cardiff's iconic coal-trade square.
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Old City Walls
Explore the medieval heart of Bristol through the historic Old City Walls and the iconic St John’s Gate, where centuries of history come alive.
Bristol BS1 2AN -
Templar Stone
Explore the evocative ruins of Bristol’s 12th-century Temple Church, a landmark steeped in Knights Templar history and medieval mystery.
Temple Back E, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6DX4.0Very Good 4 Reviews -
Southmead Round Barrow
Explore the ancient Southmead Round Barrow, a Bronze Age burial mound nestled within Bristol’s tranquil Badock’s Wood.
123 Doncaster Rd, Bristol BS10 5PY4.4Very Good 5 Reviews -
Cheese Lane Shot Tower
Bristol's brutalist shot tower—where gravity shaped ammunition and history shaped preservation.
City, Bristol BS2 0JJ -
8 St Mary St
Victorian heart of Cardiff where historic architecture, shopping, and culture converge on a celebrated Welsh street.
8 St Mary St, Cardiff CF10 1AT
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