The Centre, Bristol

Name: The Centre
Address: Bristol, United Kingdom

#172 among attractions in Bristol

Park, Relax in park

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Facts and practical information

The Centre is a public open space in the central area of Bristol, England, created by covering over the River Frome. The northern end of The Centre, known as Magpie Park, is skirted on its western edge by Colston Avenue; the southern end is a larger paved area bounded by St Augustine's Parade to the west, Broad Quay the east, and St Augustine's Reach to the south, and bisected by the 2016 extension of Baldwin Street. The Centre is managed by Bristol City Council. ()

Elevation: 72 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°27'14"N, 2°35'50"W

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The Centre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: O2 Academy Bristol, Watershed, Colston Hall, St Mary on the Quay.

~740 ftW
Dancing, Nightlife
O2 Academy Bristol, Bristol
4 min walk • The O2 Academy Bristol is a beacon of live music and entertainment nestled in the heart of Bristol, England. This vibrant venue has become a staple in the city's cultural landscape, offering a stage for both rising talents and established acts in the music industry.
~830 ftS
Nightlife, Cinema, Auditorium
Watershed, Bristol
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bristol, the Watershed stands as a beacon of contemporary cinema and digital creativity. This vibrant cultural hub, situated on the historic harbourside, is much more than a mere movie theatre; it is a dynamic space where art meets life.
~350 ftNW
Music venue
Colston Hall, Bristol
2 min walk • Colston Hall stands as a beacon of cultural vibrancy in the heart of Bristol, United Kingdom. This renowned concert hall has long been a centerpiece for the city's music scene, offering a stage for a diverse range of performances from classical orchestras to modern pop...
~370 ftN
Church, Greek Revival architecture
St Mary on the Quay, Bristol
2 min walk • St Mary on the Quay is a Roman Catholic Parish church in Bristol, England. It is situated on Colston Avenue, next to Colston Tower in the centre of the city. It is the oldest Roman Catholic church in Bristol; the first one built after the Reformation. it was formerly...
~450 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Bristol Hippodrome, Bristol
3 min walk • The Bristol Hippodrome is a theatre located in The Centre, Bristol, England, United Kingdom with seating on three levels giving a capacity of 1,951.
~770 ftNW
Museum, Georgian architecture, History museum
Red Lodge Museum, Bristol
4 min walk • The Red Lodge Museum is a historic house museum in Bristol, England. The original building was Tudor/Elizabethan, and construction began in 1579–1580, possibly to the design of Sebastiano Serlio. The main additional building phases are from the 1730s and the early 19th century.
~730 ftW
Nightlife
Hatchet Inn, Bristol
4 min walk • The Hatchet Inn is an historic pub in the English city of Bristol. It is a Grade II listed building. The name is thought to originate from the axes/hatchets that the local woodsmen used in Clifton Woods.
~850 ftE
Shopping, Georgian architecture, Market
St Nicholas Market, Bristol
5 min walk • St Nicholas Market is a market in Corn Street, Bristol, England in The Exchange in the Bristol City Centre. It is also home to the Bristol Farmers' Market, the Nails Market, and the Slow Food Market, all of which are located in front of the Exchange.
~770 ftN
Church
Chapel of the Three Kings of Cologne, Bristol
4 min walk • The Chapel of the Three Kings of Cologne is a church in Colston Street, near the top of Christmas Steps, Bristol, England. It has been designated as a Grade II* listed building. The Three Kings of Cologne refers to the Biblical Magi.
~920 ftSE
Georgian architecture, Thomas Paty, Theater
Bristol Old Vic, Bristol
5 min walk • Bristol Old Vic is a British theatre company based at the Theatre Royal, Bristol. The present company was established in 1946 as an offshoot of the Old Vic in London. It is associated with the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, which became a financially independent organisation in the 1990s.
~830 ftSW
Memorial
Statue of Queen Victoria, Bristol
4 min walk • The statue of Queen Victoria by Joseph Edgar Boehm stands on College Green, Bristol, England. It is Grade II listed. It was unveiled on 25 July 1888 by Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale, Victoria's grandson.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Centre?

Nearby attractions include Bristol Cenotaph, Bristol (1 min walk), Beacon Tower, Bristol (2 min walk), Saint Stephen's, Bristol (2 min walk), Colston Hall, Bristol (2 min walk).

How to get to The Centre by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Centre:

Bus

The Centre • Lines: 43, 902, m2 (2 min walk)
College Green • Lines: 8, 9 (5 min walk)

Ferry

City Centre • Lines: Hotwells-Centre (4 min walk)
Prince Street Bridge • Lines: Hotwells-Centre (10 min walk)

Train

Princes Wharf (11 min walk)
SS Great Britain (14 min walk)