Bristol Airport 25 min
M Shed (11 min)
Colourful exhibits detailing history of the city and its people in a 1950s' dockside transit shed. Cabot Tower (6 min)
32-metre viewing tower, built in 1897, for 400th anniversary of John Cabot's voyage to Newfoundland. Bristol Zoo Gardens (9 min)
Conservation zoo and 12-acre gardens with a Gorilla Island, seals, penguins, reptiles and lions. Bristol Museum & Art Gallery (7 min)
Archaeology, geology and art including fossils, a Romany caravan and artwork by local boy Banksy. Bristol Cathedral (7 min)
Free entry to Anglican cathedral with 12th-century heritage, including its vaulted chapter house. Blaise Castle Estate (16 min)
18th-century decorative castle on a picturesque estate with a 19th-century house & art museum. Royal Crescent (36 min)
Massive green grassy lawns next to the Royal Crescent with serene views of historic architecture. Thermae Bath Spa (37 min)
Modern glass and stone spa with thermal waters, Roman origins and an open rooftop swimming pool. Bristol Aquarium (5 min)
Sharks, rays, a giant octopus, Amazonian and tropical fish in huge tanks with underwater tunnels. Floating Harbour (13 min) The Roman Baths (38 min)
Roman bathhouse and temple, with spring water, Pump Room restaurant, museum and audio tour for kids. Clifton Suspension Bridge (11 min)
Isambard Kingdom Brunel's masterpiece of industrial design spans a deep, urban river gorge. Clifton Observatory (10 min)
Historic windmill, circa 1766, with an observation tower offering picturesque views. Brunel's SS Great Britain (13 min)
Museum on Brunel's restored 1843 passenger liner with tours below deck and views of the propellor. Ashton Court Mansion (14 min)
Country mansion and 860-acre estate hosting events, weddings, parties, hot-air balloons and markets. | 
