The Moorings guidebook
Sightseeing
It's much more than just a ship. There is two interactive museums, a historic dockyard and a dry dock to explore – sure to provide a fun-filled day out for all.
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SS Great Britain station
It's much more than just a ship. There is two interactive museums, a historic dockyard and a dry dock to explore – sure to provide a fun-filled day out for all.
Clifton Suspension Bridge is one of Bristol’s most recognisable structures. Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, it marks a turning point in the history of engineering and has come to symbolise a city of original thinkers and independent spirit. The Bridge is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days of the year. There is a £1 toll for motor vehicles and is free of charge to pedestrians and cyclists - no booking required.
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Cliftoni függőhíd
Bridge RoadClifton Suspension Bridge is one of Bristol’s most recognisable structures. Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, it marks a turning point in the history of engineering and has come to symbolise a city of original thinkers and independent spirit. The Bridge is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days of the year. There is a £1 toll for motor vehicles and is free of charge to pedestrians and cyclists - no booking required.
Visiting Bristol is like browsing an outdoor urban gallery. Roaming the streets here you will find it difficult not to come across state-of-the-art graffiti adorning the city walls – boldly displayed in narrow passageways, backstreets or on buildings – depicting wry humor and subversive images of pop-culture.
Bristol is also where one of the greatest enigmas of recent times – Banksy – hails from. This quasi-anonymous home-grown graffiti artist extraordinaire, world famous for his satirical and thought-provoking street paintings with underlying social commentary, sometimes combined with slogans, has inspired a new generation to take to the streets to create innovative and dynamic art.
Among Banksy's iconic pieces, still available for viewing free of charge, there are: Girl With a Pierced Eardrum – one of his latest creations in Bristol, dated 2014; Well Hung Lover – Britain's first ever legal piece of street art from the 1990s; Queen Ziggy – appeared in time for Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012; and more.
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Banksy's Well Hung Lover
1 Unity StreetVisiting Bristol is like browsing an outdoor urban gallery. Roaming the streets here you will find it difficult not to come across state-of-the-art graffiti adorning the city walls – boldly displayed in narrow passageways, backstreets or on buildings – depicting wry humor and subversive images of pop-culture.
Bristol is also where one of the greatest enigmas of recent times – Banksy – hails from. This quasi-anonymous home-grown graffiti artist extraordinaire, world famous for his satirical and thought-provoking street paintings with underlying social commentary, sometimes combined with slogans, has inspired a new generation to take to the streets to create innovative and dynamic art.
Among Banksy's iconic pieces, still available for viewing free of charge, there are: Girl With a Pierced Eardrum – one of his latest creations in Bristol, dated 2014; Well Hung Lover – Britain's first ever legal piece of street art from the 1990s; Queen Ziggy – appeared in time for Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012; and more.
Cabot Tower is a century-old 105ft tower in Bristol, situated in a very nice public park on Brandon Hill, between the city centre, Clifton and Hotwells. Go on the top and enjoy the view on Bristol !
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Cabot-torony
Park StreetCabot Tower is a century-old 105ft tower in Bristol, situated in a very nice public park on Brandon Hill, between the city centre, Clifton and Hotwells. Go on the top and enjoy the view on Bristol !
Beautiful cathedral and garden which definitely deserves a look if you visit Bristol.
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Bristol Cathedral
College GreenBeautiful cathedral and garden which definitely deserves a look if you visit Bristol.
Once a busy dock where sailors and merchants would trade goods and set sail for voyages of discovery, Bristol's Harbourside is now an attractive, modern development filled with restaurants, bars, shops and hotels.
The area is alive with the buzz of Sunday markets, waterside restaurants and bars and a whole host of sports and activities including yachting, paddle boarding, cycling and rowing. Stroll around the water’s edge and you will find Millennium Square acting as a fantastic central hub, with its fountains and big screen as well as world-class attractions such as Brunel’s SS Great Britain, We The Curious, Bristol Aquarium, Arnolfini, Spike Island, Watershed and M Shed.
Or you could just let the world pass you by whilst watching the boats head in or the swans swim past whilst dangling your feet over the edge with a cold glass of cider in hand.
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Harbourside
Once a busy dock where sailors and merchants would trade goods and set sail for voyages of discovery, Bristol's Harbourside is now an attractive, modern development filled with restaurants, bars, shops and hotels.
The area is alive with the buzz of Sunday markets, waterside restaurants and bars and a whole host of sports and activities including yachting, paddle boarding, cycling and rowing. Stroll around the water’s edge and you will find Millennium Square acting as a fantastic central hub, with its fountains and big screen as well as world-class attractions such as Brunel’s SS Great Britain, We The Curious, Bristol Aquarium, Arnolfini, Spike Island, Watershed and M Shed.
Or you could just let the world pass you by whilst watching the boats head in or the swans swim past whilst dangling your feet over the edge with a cold glass of cider in hand.
Children
The Portishead Lake Grounds area is a beautiful spot to relax with the family. Plenty of room for exploration, picnicking and traditional park games, so pack up a few bats, balls, frisbees kites and whatever else floats your boat to bring along! Children can also feed the ducks.
As well as the lake, there is a children's playground with fun equipment suited to 2 to 10s, tennis courts and bowls and, during the summer, rowing boats are available for hire too! This is a popular place too for model boat enthusiasts, who can often be seen sailing remote-controlled boats across the lake, so feel free to bring yours along if you've got one! The Lake Grounds has a car park and a cafe too if you forget your flask and need coffee!
Lake Grounds
The Portishead Lake Grounds area is a beautiful spot to relax with the family. Plenty of room for exploration, picnicking and traditional park games, so pack up a few bats, balls, frisbees kites and whatever else floats your boat to bring along! Children can also feed the ducks.
As well as the lake, there is a children's playground with fun equipment suited to 2 to 10s, tennis courts and bowls and, during the summer, rowing boats are available for hire too! This is a popular place too for model boat enthusiasts, who can often be seen sailing remote-controlled boats across the lake, so feel free to bring yours along if you've got one! The Lake Grounds has a car park and a cafe too if you forget your flask and need coffee!
In this restaurant there is plenty of space for the kids to burn off energy in the soft play inside or in the play ground outside, whilst you sit back, relax and enjoy your meal.
Gordano Gate Brewers Fayre
Wyndham WayIn this restaurant there is plenty of space for the kids to burn off energy in the soft play inside or in the play ground outside, whilst you sit back, relax and enjoy your meal.
Nice play park 10 minutes walking distance from our house. You can find swings, a slide, basketball/football pitch...
Village Quarter Play Park
Stonechat GreenNice play park 10 minutes walking distance from our house. You can find swings, a slide, basketball/football pitch...
From April to September, you can have family fun in this heated swimming pool.
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Portishead Open Air Pool
Esplanade RoadFrom April to September, you can have family fun in this heated swimming pool.
Nice zoo adapted to all ages with lots of soft play areas for children.
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Noah's Ark Zoo Farm
Clevedon RoadNice zoo adapted to all ages with lots of soft play areas for children.
Swimming pool with space for babies and toddlers away from the busy main pool.
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Parish Wharf Leisure Centre
Harbour RoadSwimming pool with space for babies and toddlers away from the busy main pool.
City/town information
Bristol has all the life of a larger city packed into a more manageable size, so it's impossible to feel unengaged and uninspired here. From walking tours to amazing festivals, including Bristol Food Connections, Bristol Pride, Bristol Sounds, and Bristol Harbour Festival, there is always something going on.
With a city bursting with as much creativity as Bristol, it's no wonder the city is filled with art galleries and spaces that are open the the public. From contemporary galleries like the Arnolfini to classic museums like the M Shed on the harbourside, there's plenty for art lovers to see and do here.
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Bristol
Bristol has all the life of a larger city packed into a more manageable size, so it's impossible to feel unengaged and uninspired here. From walking tours to amazing festivals, including Bristol Food Connections, Bristol Pride, Bristol Sounds, and Bristol Harbour Festival, there is always something going on.
With a city bursting with as much creativity as Bristol, it's no wonder the city is filled with art galleries and spaces that are open the the public. From contemporary galleries like the Arnolfini to classic museums like the M Shed on the harbourside, there's plenty for art lovers to see and do here.
Cardiff, the capital city of Wales, is a nice destination. It's compact and friendly. Discover pop-up dining, intimate gigs and global sporting events. There are national museums, a beautiful castle, and a 76,000 seater stadium right in the heart of the city.
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Cardiff
Cardiff, the capital city of Wales, is a nice destination. It's compact and friendly. Discover pop-up dining, intimate gigs and global sporting events. There are national museums, a beautiful castle, and a 76,000 seater stadium right in the heart of the city.
Food scene
It's a very good fish and chip restaurant 2 minutes walk from our house. They also serve great seafood as well as the traditional fish and chips. The view on the marina is lovely and the service is very good.
You can also order to take away.
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SeaRock
313 Newfoundland WayIt's a very good fish and chip restaurant 2 minutes walk from our house. They also serve great seafood as well as the traditional fish and chips. The view on the marina is lovely and the service is very good.
You can also order to take away.
Very nice Italian restaurant on the sea front. They also do a great Sunday roast to take away every Sunday for lunch. La Marina is a 4 minute walk away.
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La Marina
LocksideVery nice Italian restaurant on the sea front. They also do a great Sunday roast to take away every Sunday for lunch. La Marina is a 4 minute walk away.
Hall & Woodhouse has been constructed out of 28 shipping containers the building has won CAMRA’s prestigious pub design award. Whether you’re looking to come for dinner with friends and family, or just have a drink, H&WH could be a good place.
It's a 3 minute walk away.
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Hall and Woodhouse Portishead
59 Newfoundland WayHall & Woodhouse has been constructed out of 28 shipping containers the building has won CAMRA’s prestigious pub design award. Whether you’re looking to come for dinner with friends and family, or just have a drink, H&WH could be a good place.
It's a 3 minute walk away.
Aqua is a local neighbourhood restaurant (10 min walk from home) that offers Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch & Dinner. They are open all day. They are a family, independent restaurant that remains true to their ethos of providing contemporary food made with the finest ingredients and served by a warm and caring team.
Sitting on the marina in Portishead, it is the perfect venue to meet up with your friends and sit on the terrace, they have a large covered and heated terrace so you can enjoy it all year round.
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Aqua Italia
153 Whiteladies RdAqua is a local neighbourhood restaurant (10 min walk from home) that offers Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch & Dinner. They are open all day. They are a family, independent restaurant that remains true to their ethos of providing contemporary food made with the finest ingredients and served by a warm and caring team.
Sitting on the marina in Portishead, it is the perfect venue to meet up with your friends and sit on the terrace, they have a large covered and heated terrace so you can enjoy it all year round.
Nice bar and pizza restaurant on the high street. The atmosphere is good and they have a lovely terrace.
The Port
3 The PrecinctNice bar and pizza restaurant on the high street. The atmosphere is good and they have a lovely terrace.
Bar
The Siren's Calling
Newfoundland WayFriendly local pub with real ales and craft beers, live music every weekend.