Spike Island, Bristol

Name: Spike Island
Address: Bristol, United Kingdom

#145 among attractions in Bristol

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Spike Island is an inner city and harbour area of the English port city of Bristol, adjoining the city centre. It comprises the strip of land between the Floating Harbour to the north and the tidal New Cut of the River Avon to the south, from the dock entrance to the west to Bathurst Basin in the east. The island forms part of Cabot ward. The area between the Docks and New cut to the east of Bathurst Basin is in the neighbourhoods of Redcliffe and St Philip's Marsh. ()

Coordinates: 51°26'52"N, 2°36'38"W

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CabotBristol United Kingdom

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Day trips

Spike Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: SS Great Britain, Cabot Tower, We the Curious, Hydraulic engine house.

~700 ftNE
Living museum on Brunel's iron steamship
SS Great Britain, Bristol
4 min walk • The SS Great Britain, a majestic vestige of maritime engineering, stands proudly in the city of Bristol, United Kingdom. Launched in 1843, this revolutionary iron-hulled steamship was designed by the esteemed engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
0.5 miN
Tower, Historical place, Observation decks and towers
Cabot Tower, Bristol
12 min walk • Perched atop the lush slopes of Brandon Hill, Cabot Tower stands as a proud emblem of Bristol's historical and maritime heritage. This 32-meter high tower, constructed from red sandstone and Bath stone, offers panoramic views of the city and harborside, enchanting...
0.5 miNE
Museum, Observatories and planetariums, Science museum
We the Curious, Bristol
12 min walk • We the Curious, situated in the heart of Bristol, United Kingdom, is an interactive science museum that stands as a beacon of inspiration and education for visitors of all ages. This modern facility, dedicated to sparking curiosity and igniting a passion for science...
~1770 ftW
Museum
Hydraulic engine house, Bristol
9 min walk • The Hydraulic engine house is part of the "Underfall Yard" in Bristol Harbour in Bristol, England. The octagonal brick and terracotta chimney of the engine house dates from 1888, and is grade II* listed, as is the hydraulic engine house itself. It replaced the original pumping house which is now The Pump House public house.
~1410 ftNE
Baths
Jacobs Wells Baths, Bristol
7 min walk • Jacobs Wells Baths, formally called Hotwells Public Baths, is a former public baths on Jacob's Wells Road, Bristol. Built in 1889 and designed by Bristol City Surveyor Josiah Thomas, the baths closed in the late 1970s and were converted in the 1980s into a community managed dance centre, which closed in 2016.
0.4 miNW
Park, Georgian architecture
Goldney Hall, Bristol
11 min walk • Goldney Hall is a self-catered hall of residence in the University of Bristol. It is one of three in the Clifton area of Bristol, England. The hall occupies part of the grounds of Goldney House, built in the 18th century and remodelled in the 1860s.
~810 ftNE
Ship
Matthew Ship, Bristol
4 min walk • Matthew was a caravel sailed by John Cabot in 1497 from Bristol to Newfoundland, North America. There are two modern replicas – one in Bristol, England and one in Bonavista, Newfoundland.
0.5 miE
Square
Millennium Square, Bristol
12 min walk • Millennium Square is a location in the centre of Bristol, England. It was built as part of the At Bristol development, and has become a popular public area.
0.4 miNE
Church, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
St George's Church, Bristol
11 min walk • St George's is a former church in Great George Street, off Park Street, on the lower slopes of Brandon Hill in Bristol, England. Since 1999 it has been used as a music venue known as St George's Bristol. It was built in the 1820s by Sir Robert Smirke. It is a Grade II* listed building.
0.4 miNE
Museum, Georgian architecture, History museum
Georgian House, Bristol
11 min walk • The Georgian House is a historic building at 7 Great George Street, Bristol, England. It was originally built around 1790 for John Pinney, a wealthy sugar merchant and slave plantation owner, and is now furnished and displayed as a typical late 18th century town house.
0.5 miE
Harbor, Piers and boardwalks
Bristol Harbour, Bristol
13 min walk • Bristol Harbour is the harbour in the city of Bristol, England. The harbour covers an area of 70 acres. It is the former natural tidal river Avon through the city but was made into its current form in 1809 when the tide was prevented from going out permanently.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Spike Island?

Nearby attractions include SS Great Britain, Bristol (4 min walk), Matthew Ship, Bristol (4 min walk), Bristol Marina, Bristol (5 min walk), Jacobs Wells Baths, Bristol (7 min walk).

How to get to Spike Island by public transport?

The nearest stations to Spike Island:

Bus

SS Great Britain • Lines: m2 (3 min walk)
Wapping Wharf • Lines: m2 (13 min walk)

Ferry

Bristol Marina • Lines: Hotwells-Centre (3 min walk)
Mardyke • Lines: Hotwells-Centre (4 min walk)

Train

SS Great Britain (6 min walk)
Butterfly Junction (11 min walk)