Portishead Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Ship to Shore ~ Public Art by John Buck. My fave of the sculptures on the Quay. :)
Ship to Shore ~ Public Art by John Buck. My fave of the sculptures on the Quay. :)
A great place to have a walk around, feed the ducks/swans and grab a coffee in one of the shops around the marina.
Looking up the River Severn from Portishead, towards the M5 Second Severn Crossing.
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Looking across the Severn from Portishead towards the docks at Portbury and Avonmouth.
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go2 portishead marina hotel

go2 portishead marina hotel

2 out of 5
Harbour Road, Somerset Bristol England
The price is AU$90 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
AU$90
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bristol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (689 reviews)
Everything was perfect. Staff helpful and friendly , room spacious and clean ,bed large and comfortable. Location excellent and parking both easy and free!

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

go2 portishead marina hotel
Apex City of Bath Hotel

Apex City of Bath Hotel

4 out of 5
1 James Street West Bath England
The price is AU$160 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$160
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bath. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,770 reviews)
It is simply very good

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Apex City of Bath Hotel
Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol City Centre

Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol City Centre

4 out of 5
2 Lower Castle Street Bristol England
The price is AU$122 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$122
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bristol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (593 reviews)
Excellent staff - very friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol City Centre
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Park Lane Aparthotel

Park Lane Aparthotel

4 out of 5
23-24 Park Place Cardiff Wales
Stay at this apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, meeting facilities and housekeeping. Popular attractions Cardiff Castle and Principality Stadium are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (60 reviews)
Nice space. Easy checkin. Good walking around location.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Park Lane Aparthotel
Quay Apartments Clarence House

Quay Apartments Clarence House

3.5 out of 5
Clarence Place Newport Wales
Stay at this apartment in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Rodney Parade and Friars Walk Newport ...
Quay Apartments Clarence House
The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff

The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff

3 out of 5
10 Cathedral Rd Cardiff Wales
Stay at this apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (313 reviews)
Great spot, lovely space and very clean and comfortable

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff
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Popular places to visit

University of Bristol

University of Bristol

4.5/5(9 reviews)

Wander between campus buildings and architectural landmarks, visit museums, catch a theater show and admire outdoor art displays at this city center university.

University of Bristol
Bristol Hippodrome Theatre showing theatre scenes, interior views and performance art

Bristol Hippodrome Theatre

2.5/5(3 reviews)

This historic theater offers a wide variety of entertainment, from West End productions and Broadway shows, to traditional pantomimes and opera.

Bristol Hippodrome Theatre
Cabot Circus Shopping Centre which includes interior views and shopping

Cabot Circus Shopping Centre

4/5(25 reviews)

Discover new fashion trends, watch the latest releases from Hollywood and play a round of miniature golf at this modern retail mall.

Cabot Circus Shopping Centre
Thornbury Castle which includes a castle and heritage architecture

Thornbury Castle

4.5/5(9 reviews)

Walk the grounds once traversed by royalty, dine in a dungeon and spend the night in a room fit for a king.

Thornbury Castle
Clifton Suspension Bridge showing a sunset, a bridge and a river or creek

Clifton Suspension Bridge

4.5/5(26 reviews)

Both striking and practical, this bridge has long been the symbol of the city of Bristol.

Clifton Suspension Bridge
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Ashton Gate Stadium

5/5(3 reviews)

Catch an event at Ashton Gate Stadium during your trip to Bristol. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Ashton Gate Stadium

Activities

Tootbus Bath Discovery Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Tootbus Bath Discovery Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

AU$47
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Tootbus Bath Discovery Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Best of Bath Walking Tours - Georgian Tour

Best of Bath Walking Tours - Georgian Tour

AU$38
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Best of Bath Walking Tours - Georgian Tour
Dr Lynch dares you to join the tour!

Fully Guided Bath Ghost Tours

AU$34
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Fully Guided Bath Ghost Tours
St Mary Redcliffe Church Bristol: Guided Tour

St Mary Redcliffe Church Bristol: Guided Tour

AU$11
per adult
St Mary Redcliffe Church Bristol: Guided Tour
Bath: Guided Tour of Iconic Bridgerton Filming Locations

Bath: Guided Tour of Iconic Bridgerton Filming Locations

AU$38
per adult
Bath: Guided Tour of Iconic Bridgerton Filming Locations
From Birmingham: Stonehenge & Bath Day Tour

From Birmingham: Stonehenge & Bath Day Tour

AU$153
per adult
From Birmingham: Stonehenge & Bath Day Tour
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Cities near Portishead

Wills Memorial Building showing heritage elements, night scenes and a city

Bristol

Clevedon Pier was opened in 1869 to receive paddle steamer passengers from Devon and Wales. It is a grade 2 listed building. Sir John Betjerman said it was "the most beautiful pier in England"

Clevedon

Mill Lane Bluebells, Portbury
Photo by BarnabyKirsen (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0)

Portbury