Attractions near Bristol Zoo Gardens

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Bristol Zoo Gardens

Clifton, Bristol, Somerset BS8 3HA - England, UK

Voted Zoo of the Year 2004 by the Good Britain Guide, Bristol Zoo Gardens has something for everyone from the smallest and rarest tortoise in the world, to the largest ape. With over 400 exotic and endangered species to...

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Attractions near Bristol Zoo Gardens

A selection of attractions close to Bristol Zoo Gardens:

Clifton Cathedral (< 1 Mile)

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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Clifton Rocks Railway (< 1 Mile)

This railway gives local people and visitors to the area the chance to experience the great experience of a traditional and historic funicular railway....

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Clifton Observatory (< 1 Mile)

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 (< 1 Mile)

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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Royal West of England Academy (1.1 Miles)

This was Bristol’s first art gallery, built in 1858. The Bristol Society of Artists argued among themselves over its design. Should the style be Greek...

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Bristol Botanic Gardens (1.1 Miles)

The University of Bristol Botanic Gardens are located off Durdham Down in one of the most attractive parts of the city. The gardens contains...

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Royal Fort House (1.2 Miles)

This elegant Georgian house has outstanding rococo plasterwork. Thomas Stocking created the vines that curl up the stairwell, with birds pecking the grapes and this...

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City Museum & Art Gallery (1.3 Miles)

Bristol’s major museum has a splendid Edwardian Baroque showcase. The building was a gift to the city by tobacco baron Sir William Henry Wills. Its...

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Colston’s Almshouse (1.6 Miles)

Gracious ranges are grouped around the courtyard of this almshouse built in 1691. The clock and belfry mark its barrel-vaulted chapel. It was founded for...

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The Red Lodge (1.6 Miles)

Behind this Georgian front beats an Elizabethan heart. This historic house began life as a lodge to the Great House where Queen Elizabeth I once...

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3D Gallery (1.7 Miles)

Located close to the heart of Bristol city centre, this gallery has a good reputation for exhibiting some of the finest collections of art that...

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Bristol Ice Rink (1.7 Miles)

Bristol’s rink opened in 1966, to the delight of young Bristolian Robin Cousins, who had a yen to skate. The future Olympic gold medallist trained...

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Carling Academy Bristol (1.7 Miles)

Opened in 2001, the Carling Academy Bristol has a capaciy of 1,900 for club nights or 1,600 for gigs. This popular music venue has...

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The Priory Church of St. James (1.7 Miles)

This Norman church is Bristol’s earliest surviving building. The priory was founded in 1129 by Robert, Earl of Gloucester, who also built a great stone...

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Brunel House (1.7 Miles)

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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(All distances are direct and may be longer by road)