Bristol Old City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Bristol Old City
Popular places to visit
St Nicholas Market
Bristol’s oldest market is still very much alive with merchants and shoppers. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday are the best days to visit.
St. Peters Church
This ruined 12th-century church stands as a World War II memorial and features a garden filled with varieties of medicinal plants.
Cabot Circus Shopping Centre
Discover new fashion trends, watch the latest releases from Hollywood and play a round of miniature golf at this modern retail mall.
University of Bristol
Wander between campus buildings and architectural landmarks, visit museums, catch a theater show and admire outdoor art displays at this city center university.
Bristol Hippodrome Theatre
This historic theater offers a wide variety of entertainment, from West End productions and Broadway shows, to traditional pantomimes and opera.
Clifton Suspension Bridge
Both striking and practical, this bridge has long been the symbol of the city of Bristol.
Activities
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Our pick of the best Bristol Old City Hotel Deals
Clayton Hotel Bristol City
Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025
Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel
Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025
Harbour Hotel Bristol
Reviewed on 4 Jul. 2025
Brooks Guesthouse Bristol
Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025
Apex City of Bath Hotel
Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025
Macdonald Bath Spa
Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Bristol Old City
Bristol City Centre
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Bristol City Centre. Make a stop by St Nicholas Market or Old Vic Theatre while you're exploring the area.
Bristol Floating Harbour
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Bristol Floating Harbour. Make a stop by We The Curious or Millennium Square while you're exploring the area.
Redcliffe
Redcliffe is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to St. Mary Redcliffe Church and Banksy Graffiti Thekla while you're in town.
Canon's Marsh
While visiting Canon's Marsh, you might make a stop by sights like Wills Memorial Building and We The Curious.
Harbourside
Harbourside is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Wills Memorial Building and We The Curious while you're in town.
Temple Quay
Temple Quay is well liked for its historical sites. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Bristol area, you might plan a trip to St. Mary Redcliffe Church or Old Vic Theatre.
- St Nicholas Market
- St. Peters Church
- Cabot Circus Shopping Centre
- Thermae Bath Spa
- Bristol Hippodrome Theatre
- Roman Baths
- University of Bath
- Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club
- Clifton Suspension Bridge
- Ashton Gate Stadium
- Thornbury Castle
- Bath Spa University
- Bath Abbey
- Royal Crescent
- Tintern Abbey
- Aztec West Business Park
- Wookey Hole Caves
- SS Great Britain
- Jane Austen Centre