Cheese Lane Shot Tower, Bristol

Name: Cheese Lane Shot Tower
Address: Bristol, United Kingdom

#114 among attractions in Bristol

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The Cheese Lane Shot Tower is a grade II listed shot tower in the English city of Bristol. It was built in 1969, and was a replacement for an earlier shot tower, the very first such tower ever built. It now forms part of an office development called Vertigo, and is located on the north bank of the Floating Harbour upstream of Castle Park. There is no public access to the interior of the tower. ()

Completed: 1969 (55 years ago)Height: 142 ftCoordinates: 51°27'13"N, 2°35'9"W

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CabotBristol United Kingdom

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Cheese Lane Shot Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Broadmead, Cabot Circus, The Galleries, Castle Park.

~1640 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping district
Broadmead, Bristol
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bristol, United Kingdom, Broadmead is a bustling shopping area that serves as a central hub for retail therapy and urban exploration. With its origins tracing back to the mid-20th century, Broadmead has evolved into a vibrant commercial...
~1720 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Cabot Circus, Bristol
9 min walk • Cabot Circus is a beacon of modern shopping in the heart of Bristol, United Kingdom. Opened in September 2008, this contemporary shopping centre has quickly become a go-to destination for locals and visitors alike, looking to indulge in retail therapy.
~1400 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Galleries, Bristol
7 min walk • The Galleries is a bustling shopping centre nestled in the heart of Bristol, United Kingdom, offering a diverse range of retail experiences to locals and visitors alike. With a wide array of shops spread across three floors, this modern complex has become a go-to...
~1150 ftW
Park, Event space
Castle Park, Bristol
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bristol, Castle Park is a verdant oasis amidst the hustle and bustle of city life. This serene park, a favorite among locals and visitors alike, offers a peaceful retreat with its sprawling lawns, meandering pathways, and the picturesque...
~1370 ftW
Church
St Mary le Port Church, Bristol
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bristol's bustling city center lies the historical gem of St Mary le Port Church, a site steeped in heritage and whispers of the past. Although much of its structure has been lost to the ravages of time and the devastation of the Bristol Blitz...
~620 ftS
Church, Gothic architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Temple Church, Bristol
3 min walk • Nestled within the heart of Bristol, United Kingdom, lies the Temple Church, a historical edifice that has stood the test of time. This medieval church, now in ruins, provides a window into the city's rich ecclesiastical history and architectural heritage.
~1070 ftNW
Church
St Peter's Church, Bristol
6 min walk • St Peter's Church is a ruined church in Castle Park, Bristol, England. It was bombed during World War II and is now preserved as a memorial. The foundation of the church can be traced back to 1106 when it was endowed on Tewkesbury Abbey, with a 12th-century lower tower, the rest of the church being built in the 15th century.
~1710 ftNW
Music venue
Bierkeller Theatre, Bristol
9 min walk • The Bierkeller Theatre was a theatre in Broadmead, Bristol, England, located inside Bristol's oldest night club, the Bristol Bierkeller. Previously a host for the Bristol Shakespeare Festival, the Bierkeller Theatre officially opened in mid-January 2012, receiving local, national and international companies.
~1470 ftW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Thomas Paty
St Nicholas, Bristol
8 min walk • St Nicholas is a church in St Nicholas Street, Bristol, England. The church was bombed in the Second World War and rebuilt in 1974–1975 as a church museum. This museum closed in 2007 and the building was used by the city council as offices; in 2018 the church came back into use as an Anglican place of worship in the Diocese of Bristol.
~1250 ftW
Thomas Paty, Bridge
Bristol Bridge, Bristol
7 min walk • Bristol Bridge is a bridge over the floating harbour in Bristol, England. The floating harbour was constructed on the original course of the River Avon, and there has been a bridge on the site since long before the harbour was created by impounding the river in 1809.
~1000 ftSW
Church
St Thomas the Martyr, Bristol
5 min walk • St Thomas the Martyr is a former Church of England parish church on St Thomas Street in the Redcliffe district of the English port city of Bristol. It has a 14th-century tower, but the nave was rebuilt 1791–93 by James Allen.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cheese Lane Shot Tower?

Nearby attractions include St Philip and St Jacob, Bristol (3 min walk), Temple Church, Bristol (3 min walk), Temple Quay, Bristol (4 min walk), Finzels Reach, Bristol (4 min walk).

How to get to Cheese Lane Shot Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cheese Lane Shot Tower:

Bus

Old Market • Lines: 8, 9, 904 (4 min walk)
Temple Way • Lines: 8, 9, m2 (5 min walk)

Train

Bristol Temple Meads (11 min walk)
Princes Wharf (16 min walk)

Ferry

City Centre • Lines: Hotwells-Centre (14 min walk)
Prince Street Bridge • Lines: Hotwells-Centre (16 min walk)