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Bristol International Balloon Fiesta
Ashton Court Estate, Long Ashton, Bristol, Somerset BS41 9JN - England, UK
The Bristol Balloon Fiesta is one of Bristol’s biggest annual summer events spanning over three days and the ideal place for all the family. With attractions such as wall climbing, free music concerts, Joseph’s Amazing Racing Camels, Tony’s Smarts Wild...
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Attractions near Bristol International Balloon Fiesta
A selection of attractions close to Bristol International Balloon Fiesta:
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| CREATE (< 1 Mile) |
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CREATE is an environment centre that has been established in Bristol to highlight the many issues that are associated with the way the world is...
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| The Matthew (1.8 Miles) |
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This is a full-scale replica of the ship on which John Cabot sailed to America in 1497. She was built in Bristol to celebrate the...
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| SS Great Britain (1.8 Miles) |
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Launched in 1843, the SS Great Britain was the world’s first iron-hulled, steam-powered, ocean-going ship. Her designer was the inventive genius Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Intended...
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| Clifton Observatory (2 Miles) |
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This camera obscura is superbly placed. High above the Avon Gorge, it provides panoramic views of the dramatic scenery. The observatory was originally a windmill....
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| High Cross (2 Miles) |
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Bristol’s High Cross once marked the town centre. It stood at the junction of High Street, Wine Street, Corn Street and Broad Street. Now the...
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| Clifton College (2.1 Miles) |
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"There’s a breathless hush in the close tonight." Poet Sir Henry Newbolt’s memorable line recalls his schooldays at Clifton College. Opened in 1862 in emulation...
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| Clifton Cathedral (2.2 Miles) |
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This boldly modern Roman Catholic Cathedral was consecrated in 1973. Commissioned from the Percy Thomas Partnership just as the Second Vatican Council was meeting, the...
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| Central Library (2.3 Miles) |
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Cheek by jowl with the Norman Abbey Gatehouse is one of the masterpieces of the early Modern Movement. Designed by Charles Holden in 1906, the...
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| Abbey Gatehouse (2.4 Miles) |
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Once Britain was dotted with monasteries, each enclosed behind high walls with strong gates. The bigger the abbey, the more magnificent its gatehouse would be....
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| Brunel House (2.4 Miles) |
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This handsome structure was once a landmark in hotel planning. It was the first hotel built especially for railway passengers. Isambard Kingdom Brunel planned a...
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| @Bristol (2.4 Miles) |
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A huge bronze beetle guards the entrance to Wildwalk, part of Bristol’s award-winning family attraction. Hands-on discovery is the keynote of @Bristol. Child-friendly interactive exhibits...
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