Portishead Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Cabot Circus Shopping Centre which includes interior views and shopping

Cabot Circus Shopping Centre

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
University of Bristol

University of Bristol

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

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

Bristol Hippodrome Theatre
Clifton Suspension Bridge showing a sunset, a bridge and a river or creek

Clifton Suspension Bridge

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

Clifton Suspension Bridge
Ashton Gate Stadium

Ashton Gate Stadium

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
Thornbury Castle

Thornbury Castle

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

Thornbury Castle

Activities

St Mary Redcliffe Church Bristol: Guided Tour

St Mary Redcliffe Church Bristol: Guided Tour

AU$12
per adult
St Mary Redcliffe Church Bristol: Guided Tour
Bristol: Brunel's SS Great Britain Experience Entry Ticket

Bristol: Brunel's SS Great Britain Experience Entry Ticket

AU$45
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bristol: Brunel's SS Great Britain Experience Entry Ticket
Bristol: Wake The Tiger Amazement Park Entry Ticket

Bristol: Wake The Tiger Amazement Park Entry Ticket

AU$33
per adult
Bristol: Wake The Tiger Amazement Park Entry Ticket
Stonehenge & Cotswold Villages from Bristol

Stonehenge & Cotswold Villages from Bristol

AU$195
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Stonehenge & Cotswold Villages from Bristol
Bristol: St. Nicholas Market and Air Raid Shelter Tour

Bristol: St. Nicholas Market and Air Raid Shelter Tour

AU$26
per adult
Bristol: St. Nicholas Market and Air Raid Shelter Tour
Hidden time capsule

St. Nicholas Market and Air Raid Shelter Walking Tour

AU$26
per adult
St. Nicholas Market and Air Raid Shelter Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Portishead Hotel Deals

Apex City of Bath Hotel

Apex City of Bath Hotel

4 out of 5
1 James Street West, Bath, England
The price is AU$188 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$188
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Bath. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,535 reviews)
"Friendly helpful staff, quiet, clean in a great location."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Apex City of Bath Hotel
The Gainsborough Bath Spa

The Gainsborough Bath Spa

5 out of 5
Beau Street, Bath, England
The price is AU$424 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$424
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bath. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Nice property and staff are generally nice but very disappointed with how the room was freezing for the whole duration of our stay since the heating was broken (pretty shocking in a 5* hotel) and they brought 2 electric heaters but they smelt of burning which was pretty horrid. Also crazy that you ..."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

The Gainsborough Bath Spa
The Angel Hotel

The Angel Hotel

3 out of 5
Castle Street, Cardiff, Wales
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,648 reviews)
"Overall this was a great location directly across the street from Cardiff Castle. It was frantic because of the annual half-marathon attended by 29000 people (which we were not aware of at the time of booking) and the lifts were broken, but the front desk staff were extremely helpful. The room was ..."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

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The Angel Hotel
Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday

Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday

4 out of 5
24-26 Newport Road, Cardiff, Wales
The price is AU$154 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$154
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful staff."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday
Bristol Grand Hotel By Sunday

Bristol Grand Hotel By Sunday

4 out of 5
Broad Street, Bristol, England
The price is AU$124 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$124
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bristol. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,011 reviews)
"Very convenient for sights and nightlife."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Bristol Grand Hotel By Sunday
The Z Hotel Bath

The Z Hotel Bath

3 out of 5
7 Saw Close, Bath, England
The price is AU$110 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$110
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Bath. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Thermae Bath Spa and Ustinov Theatre ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (344 reviews)
"Extremely clean and modern room. Staff was welcoming and attentive. Small lobby with cocktail hour and breakfast allowed for fellow traveler conversations."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

The Z Hotel Bath
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Other neighbourhoods around Portishead

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Avonmouth

Though Avonmouth may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Noah's Ark Zoo Farm and The Mall at Cribbs Causeway.

Avonmouth
Clifton which includes street scenes as well as a couple

Clifton

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Travellers come to Clifton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Clifton Observatory and The Clifton Arcade while you're in town.

Clifton
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Cotham

Visitors to Cotham like its restaurants and gardens, and BBC Bristol is a sight worth a stop.

Cotham
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Harbourside

Harbourside is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to We The Curious and Millennium Square while you're in town.

Harbourside
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Southville

Historical sites and theatres are just a few things travellers like about Southville. A stop by Tobacco Factory Theatre is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Southville
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Bedminster

Visitors to Bedminster enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Skirmish Paintball Bristol is worth a stop.

Bedminster

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