Bristol Harbourside, Bristol

Bristol Harbourside, Bristol (must see)

The Bristol Harbourside is an area developed along the harbor that is popular for both tourists and locals. The haborside offers bars, restaurants, shops, hotels and numerous activities.

Water sports are a popular pastime in the harbor. Visitors can rent equipment to go rowing or paddle boarding. They can also go yachting or take a harbor cruise. Cycling is another fun pastime that visitors can enjoy when they rent bicycles from nearby vendors.

Art lovers will enjoy seeing a number of Banksy's famous works along the harborside. They can also visit a number of interesting, educational and entertaining locations that surround the harbor. Among the offerings are art galleries, museums and even an indoor golf course.

The harbor is close to many of Bristol's must-see spots. Visitors can walk from University of Bristol, past the Bristol Cathedral, through Queen Square and to Bristol Harbourside in less than 20 minutes.

Bristol Harbourside is open both day and night. Tourists can enjoy the beauty of Bristol during the day or bask in the harbor lights at night.

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Bristol Harbourside on Map

Sight Name: Bristol Harbourside
Sight Location: Bristol, England (See walking tours in Bristol)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Bristol, England

Create Your Own Walk in Bristol

Create Your Own Walk in Bristol

Creating your own self-guided walk in Bristol is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Banksy Tour in Bristol

Banksy Tour in Bristol

Visiting Bristol is like browsing an outdoor urban gallery. Roaming the streets here you will find it difficult not to come across state-of-the-art graffiti adorning the city walls – boldly displayed in narrow passageways, backstreets or on buildings – depicting wry humor and subversive images of pop-culture.

Bristol is also where one of the greatest enigmas of recent times – Banksy –...  view more

Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 6.9 Km or 4.3 Miles
Bristol Introduction Walking Tour

Bristol Introduction Walking Tour

A historical city in the southwest of England, Bristol was founded around the year 1000 AD. Predating the settlement at the confluence of the Frome and Avon rivers were the Iron Age hillforts and Roman villas.

The name "Bristol" evolved from the Old English "Brycgstow", which means “the place at the bridge”. Its current form emerged through the tendency of the local...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
Famous Bristol Statues Walking Tour

Famous Bristol Statues Walking Tour

Throughout its more than 1,000-year-long history, Bristol, England, has generated a wealth of cultural and historical heritage. Reflecting it now, and in some way matching it too, are a number of statues that celebrate personalities who made their mark and once graced the city with their association. These statues are scattered throughout the city, each with its unique story and importance.

The...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles