Granary, Bristol

Name: Granary
Address: Bristol, United Kingdom

#324 among attractions in Bristol

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The Granary, also known as Wait and James' Granary, is a building on Welsh Back in the English city of Bristol. It was designed by Archibald Ponton and William Venn Gough in red Cattybrook brick, with black and white brick and limestone dressings. It is probably the best preserved example of the Bristol Byzantine style and is designated by English Heritage as a grade II* listed building. ()

Architectural style: Byzantine revivalCoordinates: 51°27'8"N, 2°35'33"W

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Granary – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Old Duke, Castle Park, Watershed, St Mary le Port Church.

~140 ftW
Nightlife
The Old Duke, Bristol
1 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bristol, The Old Duke is an iconic jazz and blues venue that has become a beacon for music enthusiasts across the United Kingdom. Established in 1961, this charismatic pub is situated on the cobbled King Street, a stone's throw from the city's...
~900 ftNE
Park, Event space
Castle Park, Bristol
5 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...
~1260 ftW
Nightlife, Cinema, Auditorium
Watershed, Bristol
7 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.
~970 ftN
Church
St Mary le Port Church, Bristol
5 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...
~750 ftSW
Park
Queen Square, Bristol
4 min walk • Queen Square is a 2.4 hectares Georgian square in the centre of Bristol, England. Following the 1831 riot, Queen Square declined through the latter part of the 19th century, was threatened with a main line railway station, but then bisected by a dual carriageway in the 1930s.
~660 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Thomas Paty
St Nicholas, Bristol
4 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.
~620 ftNE
Thomas Paty, Bridge
Bristol Bridge, Bristol
3 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.
~670 ftE
Church
St Thomas the Martyr, Bristol
4 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.
~860 ftN
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.
~370 ftW
Georgian architecture, Thomas Paty, Theater
Bristol Old Vic, Bristol
2 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.
~750 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of William III, Bristol
4 min walk • The equestrian statue of William III is a historic statue in the centre of Queen Square in Bristol, England. It is a Grade I listed building. The statue of William III by John Michael Rysbrack, cast in 1733 and erected in 1736 to signify Bristol's Whig support of the Crown and Parliament Recognition Act 1689.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Granary?

Nearby attractions include King Street, Bristol (1 min walk), 6 King Street, Bristol (2 min walk), Bristol city centre, Bristol (2 min walk), Bristol Old Vic, Bristol (2 min walk).

How to get to Granary by public transport?

The nearest stations to Granary:

Bus

Bristol Bridge • Lines: 92 (4 min walk)
Queen Square • Lines: m2 (6 min walk)

Ferry

City Centre • Lines: Hotwells-Centre (6 min walk)
Prince Street Bridge • Lines: Hotwells-Centre (8 min walk)

Train

Princes Wharf (9 min walk)
Bristol Temple Meads (15 min walk)