Bristol Old City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Bristol Old City
Popular places to visit
St Nicholas Market
Bristol’s oldest market is still very much alive with merchants and shoppers. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday are the best days to visit.
St. Peters Church
This ruined 12th-century church stands as a World War II memorial and features a garden filled with varieties of medicinal plants.
University of Bristol
Wander between campus buildings and architectural landmarks, visit museums, catch a theater show and admire outdoor art displays at this city center university.
Cabot Circus Shopping Centre
Discover new fashion trends, watch the latest releases from Hollywood and play a round of miniature golf at this modern retail mall.
Ashton Gate Stadium
Catch an event at Ashton Gate Stadium during your trip to Bristol. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Bristol Hippodrome Theatre
This historic theater offers a wide variety of entertainment, from West End productions and Broadway shows, to traditional pantomimes and opera.
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Other neighbourhoods around Bristol Old City
Bristol City Centre
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Bristol City Centre. Make a stop by St Nicholas Market or Old Vic Theatre while you're exploring the area.
Bristol Floating Harbour
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Bristol Floating Harbour. Make a stop by We The Curious or Millennium Square while you're exploring the area.
Redcliffe
Redcliffe is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to St. Mary Redcliffe Church and Banksy Graffiti Thekla while you're in town.
Harbourside
Harbourside is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Wills Memorial Building and We The Curious while you're in town.
Temple Quay
Temple Quay is well liked for its historical sites. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Bristol area, you might plan a trip to Old Vic Theatre or Cabot Circus Shopping Centre.
Southville
Historical sites and theatres are just a few things travellers like about Southville. A stop by Tobacco Factory Theatre is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
- St Nicholas Market
- Baldwin Street
- Cheddar Gorge
- University of Bristol
- Cabot Circus Shopping Centre
- Ashton Gate Stadium
- Thermae Bath Spa
- Bristol Hippodrome Theatre
- The Mall at Cribbs Causeway
- Roman Baths
- Clifton Suspension Bridge
- Chepstow Racecourse
- Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club
- Thornbury Castle
- Aztec West Business Park
- Bath Abbey
- Royal Crescent
- Bath Spa University
- Tintern Abbey
- SS Great Britain
- Wells Cathedral
- Wookey Hole Caves
- Theatre Royal Bath
- The Grand Pier
- Jane Austen Centre