Visiting Bristol

This attractive harbourside city is brimming with history, culture and award-winning attractions. For more information visit an extensive online guide to the city visit:

www.visitbristol.co.uk

Things to do within 5 minutes walk of Brunel's Old Station:

• Go sightseeing in an open top bus tour (stops outside the Museum)
• Take a train to the beautiful city of Bath (takes 25 minutes)
• Catch the Flyer to Bristol Airport (takes 20 minutes)
• Visit the exquisite St Mary Redcliffe Church (3 minutes walk)

Things to do within 15 minutes walk of the Museum:

• Take the ferry around the harbour (www.bristolferry.com) and to the SS Great Britain (7 minutes walk to pick-up point)
• Visit St Nicolas Market for arts, crafts, local produce and ethnic cafes (10 minutes walk)
• Stroll to the harbourside for restaurants and bars or to Broadmead for high street shopping (15 minutes)
• Visit Bristol Old Vic, the oldest continuously working theatre in Britain www.bristol-old-vic.co.uk

Things to do within 30 minutes walk of the Museum:

• Take a hot air balloon ride over the city: www.balnet.co.uk
• See the making of the famous Bristol Blue Glass: www.bristol-glass.co.uk

Other Attractions:

• For an alternative guide to the city visit www.e-travelguide.info/bristol/attract.htm
• For list of top attractions in the region visit: www.tourismattractionsalliance.org.uk

Places to stay within 5 minutes walk of the Bruenl's Old Station:

City Inn (4 star): www.cityinn.com *Special rates available when hiring Brunel's Old Station.

Places to stay within 15 minutes walk of the Museum:

• Jury's Bristol Hotel, 4 star, quayside location (10 minutes) http://bristolhotels.jurysdoyle.com/jurys_bristol
• YHA, budget accommodation for families and school groups (10 minutes)
• City Inn, 4 star hotel (5 minutes)
• Ramada Plaza, 4 star hotel (2 minutes)
• Express by Holiday Inn (1 minute)

Other Accommodation:

For a full list of places to stay in Bristol visit: www.visitbristol.co.uk/site/where-to-stay

Distances:

For a map of the region and travel information go to the Visit Us page.