Portland Square, Bristol

Name: Portland Square
Address: Bristol, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 21 8722 1384

#391 among attractions in Bristol

Georgian architecture

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Facts and practical information

Portland Square is a Grade I listed square in the St Paul's area of Bristol. ()

Coordinates: 51°27'41"N, 2°35'10"W

Address

AshleyBristol United Kingdom

Contact

+44 21 8722 1384

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Day trips

Portland Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Broadmead, Cabot Circus, The Galleries, Cube Microplex.

~1540 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping district
Broadmead, Bristol
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bristol, United Kingdom, Broadmead is a bustling shopping area that serves as a central hub for retail therapy and urban exploration. With its origins tracing back to the mid-20th century, Broadmead has evolved into a vibrant commercial...
~1140 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Cabot Circus, Bristol
6 min walk • Cabot Circus is a beacon of modern shopping in the heart of Bristol, United Kingdom. Opened in September 2008, this contemporary shopping centre has quickly become a go-to destination for locals and visitors alike, looking to indulge in retail therapy.
~1930 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Galleries, Bristol
10 min walk • The Galleries is a bustling shopping centre nestled in the heart of Bristol, United Kingdom, offering a diverse range of retail experiences to locals and visitors alike. With a wide array of shops spread across three floors, this modern complex has become a go-to...
~1640 ftW
Nightlife, Cinema, Concerts and shows
Cube Microplex, Bristol
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bristol, the Cube Microplex stands as a beacon for independent cinema enthusiasts. This unique venue, more than just a cinema, is a cultural hub that prides itself on offering a diverse range of film screenings, from cult classics...
0.4 miS
Church
St Peter's Church, Bristol
12 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.
~1670 ftS
Church
New Room, Bristol
9 min walk • John Wesley's New Room is a historic building in Broadmead, Bristol, England. Opened in 1739, it housed the earliest Methodist societies, and was enlarged in 1748. As the oldest purpose-built Methodist preaching house, it has been designated by Historic England as a grade I listed building.
~330 ftE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Circomedia, Bristol
2 min walk • Circomedia is a school for contemporary circus and physical theatre based in Bristol, England. The school offers a variety of training courses and workshops that teach circus skills in the context of physical theatre, performance and creativity.
~290 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Paul's Church, Bristol
2 min walk • St Paul's Church gives its name to the surrounding St Paul's area of Bristol. It was built in the 1790s but fell into disuse and disrepair by its closure in 1988. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.
~1890 ftSW
Church
Broadmead Baptist Church, Bristol
10 min walk • Broadmead Baptist Church is a Baptist church in the Broadmead area of Bristol, England. The church was the first dissenting church in Bristol, founded by Dorothy Hazard and four other dissenters in 1640.
~1890 ftSW
Church, Romanesque architecture
St James' Priory, Bristol
10 min walk • The Priory Church of St James, Bristol, is a Grade I listed building in Horsefair, Whitson Street. It was founded in 1129 as a Benedictine priory by Robert, Earl of Gloucester, the illegitimate son of Henry I.
~1600 ftS
Church, Shopping centre
Quakers Friars, Bristol
8 min walk • Quakers Friars is a historic building in Broadmead, Bristol, England. The site is the remains of a Dominican friary, Blackfriars that was established by Maurice de Gaunt, c. 1227.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Portland Square?

Nearby attractions include St Paul's Church, Bristol (2 min walk), Circomedia, Bristol (2 min walk), City Road Baptist Church, Bristol (5 min walk), Stokes Croft, Bristol (5 min walk).

How to get to Portland Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Portland Square:

Bus

Cabot Circus • Lines: Falcon, m2, Y4 (5 min walk)
The Horsefair • Lines: 635 (5 min walk)

Train

Montpelier (13 min walk)
Redland (19 min walk)

Ferry

City Centre • Lines: Hotwells-Centre (21 min walk)
Prince Street Bridge • Lines: Hotwells-Centre (26 min walk)