Bristol Airport 21 min
Clifton Suspension Bridge (31 min) Isambard Kingdom Brunel's masterpiece of industrial design spans a deep, urban river gorge. Glastonbury Abbey (28 min) Fabled remains of a wealthy monastery with links to King Arthur and Guinevere and a visitor centre. Brunel's SS Great Britain (36 min) Museum on Brunel's restored 1843 passenger liner with tours below deck and views of the propellor. Gough's Cave (13 min) Cave system stretching over 2km with exhibitions about their formation and historic inhabitants. Cheddar Gorge & Caves Car Park (15 min) Wookey Hole Caves (15 min) Extensive network of limestone caves to explore with an on-site paper mill and family attractions. Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (5 min) These notable limestone hills draw hikers & spelunkers with its many caves & ancient historic sites. Cheddar Gorge (12 min) Deep limestone ravine with hiking trails, viewpoints & underground stalactite/stalagmite caves. Cabot Tower (35 min) 32-metre viewing tower, built in 1897, for 400th anniversary of John Cabot's voyage to Newfoundland. Chew Valley Lake (11 min) Scenic rural 1,200-acre reservoir & swan-watching & angling spot looped by a trails with a café. Wells Cathedral (16 min) 12th-century building with 300 sculptures on the West Front, a clock made in 1390 and regular tours. Floating Harbour (37 min) Bristol Zoo Gardens (35 min) Conservation zoo and 12-acre gardens with a Gorilla Island, seals, penguins, reptiles and lions. Glastonbury Tor (31 min) Church ruins & sweeping area views are the highlights at this lush, terraced hilltop. Bishop's Palace (21 min) 13th-century palace with a moat and bell-ringing swans, plus 14 acres of gardens with well pools. |