Bristol Bridge, Bristol

Name: Bristol Bridge
Address: Union St, Bristol, BS1, United Kingdom

#59 among attractions in Bristol

Thomas Paty, Bridge

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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. The current bridge was completed in 1768 and is a Grade II listed building. ()

Opened: 1768 (256 years ago)Coordinates: 51°27'13"N, 2°35'29"W

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Union StBristol BS1 United Kingdom

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Bristol Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~670 ftSW
Nightlife
The Old Duke, Bristol
4 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...
~280 ftNE
Park, Event space
Castle Park, Bristol
2 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...
~410 ftN
Church
St Mary le Port Church, Bristol
2 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 ftNE
Church
St Peter's Church, Bristol
4 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.
~880 ftN
Music venue
Bierkeller Theatre, Bristol
5 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.
~240 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Thomas Paty
St Nicholas, Bristol
2 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.
~570 ftSE
Church
St Thomas the Martyr, Bristol
3 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.
~570 ftNW
Shopping, Georgian architecture, Market
St Nicholas Market, Bristol
3 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.
~810 ftSW
Georgian architecture, Thomas Paty, Theater
Bristol Old Vic, Bristol
4 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.
~610 ftNW
Street
Wine Street, Bristol
3 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.
~470 ftE
Neighbourhood
Finzels Reach, Bristol
3 min walk • Finzels Reach is a 4.7-acre mixed use development site located in central Bristol, England, on a former industrial site, which occupies most of the south bank of Bristol Floating Harbour between Bristol Bridge and St Philip's Bridge, across the river from Castle Park.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bristol Bridge?

Nearby attractions include St Nicholas, Bristol (2 min walk), Castle Park, Bristol (2 min walk), St Mary le Port Church, Bristol (2 min walk), Mary le Port Street, Bristol (3 min walk).

How to get to Bristol Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bristol Bridge:

Bus

Bristol Bridge • Lines: 92 (2 min walk)
Wine Street • Lines: 92 (4 min walk)

Ferry

City Centre • Lines: Hotwells-Centre (8 min walk)
Prince Street Bridge • Lines: Hotwells-Centre (11 min walk)

Train

Princes Wharf (12 min walk)
Bristol Temple Meads (15 min walk)