Nova Scotia, Bristol

Name: Nova Scotia
Address: 1 Nova Scotia Place, Bristol, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 117 929 7994

#251 among attractions in Bristol

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The Nova Scotia is a historic nineteenth century pub on Spike Island adjacent to the Cumberland Basin in Bristol Harbour in Bristol, England. It was originally built as a terrace of three houses and then converted into a pub. It is a grade II listed building. It was a coaching inn and traces of large lanterns and the entrance to the coach yard survive. ()

Coordinates: 51°26'50"N, 2°37'7"W

Address

1 Nova Scotia PlaceCabotBristol United Kingdom

Contact

+44 117 929 7994

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Nova Scotia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Clifton Suspension Bridge, SS Great Britain, Ashton Gate Stadium, Avon Gorge.

0.7 miNW
Iconic Victorian bridge and symbol of city
Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol
17 min walk • Spanning the picturesque Avon Gorge and the River Avon, the Clifton Suspension Bridge stands as an iconic landmark in the city of Bristol, United Kingdom. This magnificent feat of engineering, designed by the celebrated Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, has...
0.5 miE
Living museum on Brunel's iron steamship
SS Great Britain, Bristol
12 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 miS
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol
13 min walk • Ashton Gate Stadium stands as a prominent landmark in Bristol, United Kingdom, and has long been a bastion of sports and entertainment in the city. As a versatile sports venue, it has been the home ground of Bristol City Football Club since its inception in 1904...
0.7 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Canyon
Avon Gorge, Bristol
17 min walk • Nestled within the bustling city of Bristol, United Kingdom, the Avon Gorge stands as a magnificent natural wonder that captivates both locals and tourists alike. This dramatic canyon, carved out by the River Avon, presents a striking contrast to the urban landscape...
~170 ftSE
Museum
Hydraulic engine house, Bristol
1 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.
0.5 miNE
Baths
Jacobs Wells Baths, Bristol
14 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 miNE
Park, Georgian architecture
Goldney Hall, Bristol
12 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.
0.6 miN
Nightlife
The Coronation Tap, Bristol
15 min walk • The Coronation Tap is a ciderhouse, a pub that specialises in serving cider, in the Clifton suburb of the English city of Bristol. The Coronation Tap, or Cori to regulars, has existed under that name for at least two hundred years.
~1630 ftNW
Church
Hope Chapel, Bristol
8 min walk • Hope Chapel is home to Hope Community Church in Hotwells, Bristol, England. It is a Grade II listed building.
0.5 miE
Ship
Matthew Ship, Bristol
13 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.
~840 ftSW
Bridge
Ashton Avenue Bridge, Bristol
5 min walk • The Ashton Avenue Bridge is a pedestrian, cycling and busway bridge in Bristol, England. Grade II listed, it was constructed as a road-rail bridge as part of the Bristol Harbour Railway.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Nova Scotia?

Nearby attractions include Hydraulic engine house, Bristol (1 min walk), Underfall Yard, Bristol (2 min walk), Tower Belle, Bristol (2 min walk), B Bond Warehouse, Bristol (3 min walk).

How to get to Nova Scotia by public transport?

The nearest stations to Nova Scotia:

Ferry

Nova Scotia Place • Lines: Hotwells-Centre (2 min walk)
Pumphouse • Lines: Hotwells-Centre (3 min walk)

Train

Butterfly Junction (2 min walk)
SS Great Britain (15 min walk)

Bus

Cumberland Basin • Lines: m2 (3 min walk)
SS Great Britain • Lines: m2 (8 min walk)