Visitor attractions and information - Bristol
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 Avon Valley Railway Company Limited, Bitton
Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD. Tel: 0117 932
5538. A six mile return train ride along the former Mangotsfield
to Bath Green Park branch of the old Midland Railway, and the
chance to see the River Avon valley from an aspect that cars
cannot reach. www.avonvalleyrailway.org. Location: On the outskirts of Bristol. |
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At-Bristol,
Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5DB Bookings and Information: 0845
345 1235. A unique destination bringing science, nature and art
to life. A place of discovery and surprise, home to three magical
attractions; Explore At-Bristol, Wildwalk At-Bristol and IMAX
Theatre At-Bristol. Planetarium. Events and Exhibitions. www.at-bristol.org.uk. Location: In the centre of Bristol. |
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Bristol City Museum & Art Gallery, Queens
Road, West End, BRISTOL, BS8 1RL. Tel: 0117 922 3571. Collection
of art and archaeology, geology and natural history in a magnificent
early 20thC building. Shop and cafe. Location: In the centre of Bristol. |
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Brunel's
SS Great Britain, Great Western Dockyard, Gas Ferry Road, Bristol,
BS1 6TY. Tel: 0117 926 0680. See the world’s first ocean-going,
propeller driven iron ship, and see what life was like for her
victorian passengers and crew. Location: In the centre of Bristol. |
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Bristol Old Vic Theatre, King Street, Old
City, Bristol, BS1 4ED. Tel: 0117 987 7877. A Georgian auditorium
in the city's harbourside, featuring shows for families classics
from local and national theatre companies. Working since 1766.
www.bristol-old-vic.co.uk. Location:
In the centre of Bristol. |
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Blaise Castle House Museum, Henbury Road,
Henbury, Bristol, Somerset, BS10 7QS. Tel: 0117 903 9818. 19th
century mansion, set in 400 acres of parkland where you can step
back in time and see the household items of our ancestors! Steeped
in history and set in beautiful parkland, discover everyday objects
from times past. Location:
On the outskirts, north west of Bristol. |
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Bristol
Zoo Gardens, Clifton, Bristol, Somerset BS8 3HA. Tel: 0117 974
7300. From the smallest and rarest tortoise in the world, to
the largest ape, there are over 400 exotic and endangered species
to experience. Experience animal encounters and feeding times.
Allow 2-5 hours for your visit. www.bristolzoo.org.uk.
From Bristol City Centre:
follow the brown elephant signs. |
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The Kennet & Avon Canal Trust, Canal Centre,
Couch Lane, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 1EB. Tel: +44 (0)1380 721279.
The Trust has been in existence for over 40 years. It was formed
to restore the, then closed, Kennet & Avon Canal from Reading
to Bristol as a "through" navigation and as a public
amenity. www.katrust.org. Bath
& Bristol Branch. |
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