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Tourist Attractions in Bristol
Bristol is a large town and is a major entertainment as well as communication centre. The docks here yet dominate the city centre. The WW2 bombing destroyed the medieval buildings and this city was restored in 1950s and 60s.
However, the tourist attractions in Bristol include the Cathedral that was a prominent abbey church retains its spectacle. The fine Lady Chapel also is yet maintaining the historical charm. It is definitely a delight to visit the tourist attractions in Bristol. There are numerous Georgian houses, theatres, cinemas, concert halls offering quality entertainment. The popular shopping streets as well as the hectic life of university are also the best tourist attractions in Bristol.
The tourist attractions in Bristol include ancient monuments, cathedral church, heritage sites, castles, botanic gardens, art galleries, cinemas, ancient monuments, heritage sites, museums, Theme Parks, stately homes, Gardens, Zoos, Theatres and Palaces. The Avon railway offers a unique experience and is a real treat. The Midland Railway station offers refreshment, a pleasant garden, outdoor seating and a railway shop. The Avon Valley offers various other tourist attractions in Bristol such as riverside pubs, boat trips, picnic areas and beautiful countryside.
The Botanical Zoo gardens have over 400 species and assists wildlife conservation. Exploring Bristol is an incredible experience and allows you to discover excellent places and attractions. The SS Great Britain is a masterpiece ship and the forerunner of other ships of the modern days.
Empire Museums
The award winning British Empire & Commonwealth Museum is the first major institution in the United Kingdom to present the 500-year history and legacy of Britain's overseas empire. The Museum opened in 2002.It is housed inside Isambard Kingdom Brunel's 19th century railway station at Temple Meads, Bristol.
| Address : | Clock Tower Yard, Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 6QH, UK |
| Telephone : | 0117 925 4980 |
| Website : | http://www.empiremuseum.co.uk |
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Kingswood Heritage Museum
William Champion was a Quaker industrialist who, in the 1740's, moved his copper, brass and zinc spelter works from Old Market, Bristol, to a green field site at Warmley. The site is thought to have been owned by his father Nehemiah Champion. Here William built his Paladian house, his works and a pin factory, as well as housing for his workers.
| Address : | Tower Lane, Warmley, Bristol, BS30 8XJ, UK |
| Telephone : | 0117 960 5664 |
| Website : | http://www.kingswoodmuseum.org.uk |
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Thornbury and District Museum
Thornbury & District Heritage Trust has been operating a museum in Thornbury since 1986 and was granted full Registered Museum status in 2002. However we will shortly be applying for the latest designation which is for Museum Accredeitation. This replaces Registration status, and is more demanding.
| Address : | Chapel St,Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 2BJ, United Kingdom |
| Telephone : | 01454 857774 |
| Website : | http://www.thornburymuseum.org.uk |
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