Purdown BT Tower, Bristol

Name: Purdown BT Tower
Address: Bristol, United Kingdom

#159 among attractions in Bristol

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Purdown BT Tower, also known as Purdown Transmitter, is a 70.1 metres tall telecommunications tower in Bristol, England. Built in 1970 for the British Telecom microwave network, it is now used to transmit radio and provide mobile phone coverage. ()

Coordinates: 51°29'6"N, 2°33'45"W

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LockleazeBristol United Kingdom

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Purdown BT Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Memorial Stadium, Stoke Park, Easton Jamia Masjid, Eastville Park.

0.9 miW
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Memorial Stadium, Bristol
23 min walk • Memorial Stadium, a cornerstone of Bristol's sporting heritage, stands as a testament to the city's passion for sports and its dedication to honoring the past. Located in the heart of Bristol, United Kingdom, this iconic sport venue is primarily known as the home...
0.4 miNE
Park
Stoke Park, Bristol
11 min walk • Stoke Park is a public open space of 108 hectares in Bristol, England. It occupies a prominent position on the eastern flanks of Purdown, alongside the M32 motorway, together with the landmark Dower House and Purdown transmitter.
1.2 miS
Mosque
Easton Jamia Masjid, Bristol
32 min walk • The Easton Jamia Mosque is a mosque in the Easton area of Bristol, England, which has a striking and unique transparent dome.
0.7 miSE
Park
Eastville Park, Bristol
19 min walk • Eastville Park is an urban park in Bristol, England. The grounds that became the park were purchased from Greville Smyth of Ashton Court and the boundary walls are listed with Historic England. The facilities include a lake and tennis courts.
1.1 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Farm
St Werburgh's Church, Bristol
28 min walk • St Werburgh's Church, Bristol, is a former church, now a climbing centre in the St Werburghs area of central north-east Bristol, England. It has been designated on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building.
0.9 miSW
Museum
New Orphan Houses, Bristol
23 min walk • The New Orphan Houses, Ashley Down, commonly known as the Muller Homes, were an orphanage in the district of Ashley Down, in the north of Bristol.
1.2 miS
51°28'6"N • 2°34'12"W
Bloc Climbing Centre, Bristol
31 min walk • Outdoor activities, Climbing
0.8 miE
Museum
Glenside Museum, Bristol
22 min walk • Glenside Museum is situated within the Glenside Campus of the University of the West of England in Fishponds, Bristol, England. The museum was founded by Dr Donal F. Early; a consultant psychiatrist at Glenside Hospital from the 1950s.
0.6 miE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Frome Valley Walkway, Bristol
17 min walk • The Frome Valley Walkway is an 18-mile footpath which follows the River Frome from the River Avon in the centre of Bristol to the Cotswold Hills in South Gloucestershire.
~450 ftNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Purdown, Bristol
3 min walk • Purdown is a hill in the north east of Bristol, England. The suburb of Lockleaze lies on its western flanks, and the Stoke Park estate occupies its eastern flanks. The M32 motorway crosses the eastern side of the hill.
0.4 miSW
Park
South Purdown, Bristol
11 min walk • South Purdown, Bristol, is an ancient green space located in north Bristol, England. The area of land is bordered by central Muller Road, Sir Johns Lane Allotment site, Stoke Park, Lockleaze Open Space and the Priory Hospital, and has been designated a Site of Nature Conservation Interest and an important wildlife corridor.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Purdown BT Tower?

Nearby attractions include Purdown, Bristol (3 min walk), Church of Holy Trinity, Bristol (10 min walk), Stapleton, Bristol (11 min walk), South Purdown, Bristol (11 min walk).

How to get to Purdown BT Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Purdown BT Tower:

Bus

Stapleton Church • Lines: Y4 (10 min walk)
Glenfrome Road • Lines: Y4 (11 min walk)

Train

Montpelier (42 min walk)