Beacon Tower, Bristol

Name: Beacon Tower
Address: Bristol, United Kingdom

#140 among attractions in Bristol

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Beacon Tower, formerly Colston Tower, is a high-rise building located on Colston Avenue, in the centre of Bristol, England. The building was designed in 1961, but not completed until 1973. It rises 63 metres and has 15 floors of offices. The building had been named after the Bristol-born slave trader, philanthropist and Member of Parliament Edward Colston. ()

Completed: 1973 (51 years ago)Floors: 15Coordinates: 51°27'17"N, 2°35'49"W

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Beacon Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~800 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.
~1060 ftS
Nightlife, Cinema, Auditorium
Watershed, Bristol
6 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.
~340 ftW
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...
~180 ftNW
Church, Greek Revival architecture
St Mary on the Quay, Bristol
1 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...
~670 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Bristol Hippodrome, Bristol
4 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.
~710 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.
~850 ftW
Nightlife
Hatchet Inn, Bristol
5 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.
~750 ftE
Shopping, Georgian architecture, Market
St Nicholas Market, Bristol
4 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.
~560 ftN
Church
Chapel of the Three Kings of Cologne, Bristol
3 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.
~1020 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.
~910 ftE
Street
Wine Street, Bristol
5 min walk • Wine Street, together with High Street, Broad Street and Corn Street, is one of the four cross streets which met at the Bristol High Cross, the heart of Bristol, England when it was a walled mediaeval town. From this crossroads Wine Street runs along a level ridge approximately 175m north-eastwards to the top of Union Street.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Beacon Tower?

Nearby attractions include St Mary on the Quay, Bristol (1 min walk), Saint Stephen's, Bristol (2 min walk), The Centre, Bristol (2 min walk), Colston Hall, Bristol (2 min walk).

How to get to Beacon Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Beacon Tower:

Bus

The Centre • Lines: 43, 902, m2 (2 min walk)
Rupert Street • Lines: m2 (6 min walk)

Ferry

City Centre • Lines: Hotwells-Centre (5 min walk)
Prince Street Bridge • Lines: Hotwells-Centre (11 min walk)

Train

Princes Wharf (12 min walk)
SS Great Britain (15 min walk)