Bristol Old Vic, Bristol

Name: Bristol Old Vic
Address: Bristol, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 117 987 7877

#74 among attractions in Bristol

Georgian architecture, Thomas Paty, Theater, Concerts and shows

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Facts and practical information

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. Bristol Old Vic runs a Young Company for those aged 7–25. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1766 (258 years ago)Capacity: 540Coordinates: 51°27'8"N, 2°35'39"W

Address

CabotBristol United Kingdom

Contact

+44 117 987 7877

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Day trips

Bristol Old Vic – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Arnolfini, The Old Duke, Watershed, Queen Square.

~1300 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Arnolfini, Bristol
7 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...
~230 ftE
Nightlife
The Old Duke, Bristol
2 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...
~900 ftW
Nightlife, Cinema, Auditorium
Watershed, Bristol
5 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.
~520 ftSW
Park
Queen Square, Bristol
3 min walk • Queen Square is a 2.4 hectares Georgian square in the centre of Bristol, England. Following the 1831 riot, Queen Square declined through the latter part of the 19th century, was threatened with a main line railway station, but then bisected by a dual carriageway in the 1930s.
~730 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Thomas Paty
St Nicholas, Bristol
4 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.
~1080 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Bristol Hippodrome, Bristol
6 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.
~810 ftNE
Thomas Paty, Bridge
Bristol Bridge, Bristol
4 min walk • 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.
~780 ftN
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.
~670 ftS
Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of William III, Bristol
4 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.
~910 ftN
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.
~870 ftSW
Bridge, Historical place
Prince Street Bridge, Bristol
5 min walk • Prince Street Bridge is a swing bridge across Bristol Harbour. It is now Grade II listed. The bridge carries a road from Prince Street to Wapping Road and is located between the Arnolfini art centre and M Shed museum.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bristol Old Vic?

Nearby attractions include Bristol city centre, Bristol (1 min walk), 6 King Street, Bristol (2 min walk), King Street, Bristol (2 min walk), Granary, Bristol (2 min walk).

How to get to Bristol Old Vic by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bristol Old Vic:

Bus

Queen Square • Lines: m2 (4 min walk)
The Centre • Lines: 43, 902, m2 (5 min walk)

Ferry

City Centre • Lines: Hotwells-Centre (4 min walk)
Prince Street Bridge • Lines: Hotwells-Centre (8 min walk)

Train

Princes Wharf (9 min walk)
SS Great Britain (15 min walk)