Windmill Hill, Bristol

Name: Windmill Hill
Address: Bristol, United Kingdom

#338 among attractions in Bristol

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Windmill Hill is situated in the south of the city of Bristol and is often referred to as being part of Bedminster. It is a predominantly residential location, and became popular in the 1990s and 2000s with students, artists and environmentalists, often sharing rented accommodation. The area has mainly Victorian terraced houses though there are also two residential tower blocks Polden and Holroyd House. ()

Coordinates: 51°26'28"N, 2°35'10"W

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Windmill Hill – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: M Shed, Arnolfini, Redcliffe Caves, St Mary Redcliffe.

0.7 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
M Shed, Bristol
18 min walk • M Shed is a vibrant museum nestled in the heart of Bristol, United Kingdom, that celebrates the city's rich and diverse history. Located on the historic dockside, M Shed provides a gateway to explore the social, industrial, and maritime heritage of Bristol and its...
0.7 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Arnolfini, Bristol
19 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bristol's harbourside, the Arnolfini is a contemporary arts centre and museum that stands as a cultural beacon in the United Kingdom. Named after Jan van Eyck's famous painting "The Arnolfini Portrait," this iconic building has been an epicentre...
0.6 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Redcliffe Caves, Bristol
15 min walk • Beneath the bustling streets of Bristol, United Kingdom, lies a hidden network of man-made tunnels known as the Redcliffe Caves. This subterranean labyrinth, carved out of the red sandstone cliffs, offers a unique glimpse into the city's past.
0.5 miN
Church, Gothic architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St Mary Redcliffe, Bristol
14 min walk • St Mary Redcliffe Church stands as a magnificent testament to the elegance of English Gothic architecture in the heart of Bristol, United Kingdom. This stunning parish church, often acclaimed as one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in the country, has been...
0.8 miN
Church, Gothic architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Temple Church, Bristol
20 min walk • Nestled within the heart of Bristol, United Kingdom, lies the Temple Church, a historical edifice that has stood the test of time. This medieval church, now in ruins, provides a window into the city's rich ecclesiastical history and architectural heritage.
0.8 miNW
Bridge
Pero's Bridge, Bristol
20 min walk • Pero's Bridge is a pedestrian bascule bridge that spans St Augustine's Reach in Bristol Harbour, Bristol, England. It links Queen Square and Millennium Square.
0.8 miN
Church
St Thomas the Martyr, Bristol
21 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.
~250 ftSW
Park
Victoria Park, Bristol
2 min walk • Victoria Park is a park and open space near Bedminster, Bristol, on Windmill hill. It lies to the east of Bedminster railway station and south of the Bristol to Exeter line. The park features tennis courts, a bowling green, a skate park, a table-tennis table, a 1.7-kilometre...
0.7 miNW
Museum
Bristol Industrial Museum, Bristol
18 min walk • The Bristol Industrial Museum was a museum in Bristol, England, located on Prince's Wharf beside the Floating Harbour and which closed in 2006.
0.7 miNW
Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of William III, Bristol
19 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.
0.7 miNW
Museum, Ship
Fire-float Pyronaut, Bristol
19 min walk • Pyronaut is a specialised form of fireboat known as a fire-float. It was built in 1934 by Charles Hill & Sons Ltd. Albion Dock Bristol, Yard No. 208. Registered number 333833. She is owned by Bristol Museums and based at M Shed in Bristol's Floating Harbour.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Windmill Hill?

Nearby attractions include Victoria Park, Bristol (2 min walk), Bristol Jamia Mosque, Bristol (6 min walk), Windmill Hill City Farm, Bristol (8 min walk), Totterdown Methodist Church, Bristol (11 min walk).

How to get to Windmill Hill by public transport?

The nearest stations to Windmill Hill:

Train

Bedminster (9 min walk)
Bristol Temple Meads (16 min walk)

Bus

Bellveue Road • Lines: 92 (10 min walk)
Bellevue Road • Lines: 92 (10 min walk)

Ferry

Prince Street Bridge • Lines: Hotwells-Centre (18 min walk)
Millennium Square • Lines: Hotwells-Centre (20 min walk)