St Mary on the Quay, Bristol

Name: St Mary on the Quay
Address: 20 Colston Ave, Bristol, BS1 5AE, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 117 926 4702

#47 among attractions in Bristol

Church, Greek Revival architecture

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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 administered by the Society of Jesus and is currently served by the Divine Word Missionaries. It is a Grade II* listed building. ()

Completed: 1840 (184 years ago)Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 51°27'18"N, 2°35'50"W

Address

20 Colston AveCabotBristol BS1 5AE United Kingdom

Contact

+44 117 926 4702

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St Mary on the Quay – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: O2 Academy Bristol, Watershed, Colston Hall, Bristol Hippodrome.

~720 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.
~1180 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.
~260 ftSW
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...
~740 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.
~550 ftW
Museum, Georgian architecture, History museum
Red Lodge Museum, Bristol
3 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.
~810 ftSW
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.
~880 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.
~400 ftN
Church
Chapel of the Three Kings of Cologne, Bristol
2 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.
~1200 ftSE
Georgian architecture, Thomas Paty, Theater
Bristol Old Vic, Bristol
6 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.
~860 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Thomas Paty
St Michael on the Mount Without, Bristol
5 min walk • The Mount Without was a church now a creative space on St Michael's Hill in Bristol, England, near the University. It has been designated as a grade II* listed building, and was described as being in poor condition and on the Buildings at Risk Register.
~940 ftE
Church
All Saints' Church, Bristol
5 min walk • All Saints is a closed Anglican church in Corn Street, Bristol. For many years it was used as a Diocesan Education Centre but this closed in 2015. The building has been designated as a grade II* listed building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St Mary on the Quay?

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

How to get to St Mary on the Quay by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Mary on the Quay:

Bus

The Centre • Lines: 43, 902, m2 (3 min walk)
Rupert Street • Lines: m2 (5 min walk)

Ferry

City Centre • Lines: Hotwells-Centre (6 min walk)
Millennium Square • Lines: Hotwells-Centre (12 min walk)

Train

Princes Wharf (13 min walk)
SS Great Britain (16 min walk)