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 lively bars 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
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
Stonehenge & Cotswold Villages from Bristol

Stonehenge & Cotswold Villages from Bristol

AU$195
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Stonehenge & Cotswold Villages from Bristol
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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$189 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$189
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! (2,521 reviews)
"It was nice"

Reviewed on 3 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 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$424
19 Oct - 20 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! (1,024 reviews)
Gourgous building, great location, worst staff
"The Gainsbourgh: a hotel in the best location in Bath, inside a gorgeous building reberbished with refine taste and the plus of a hot spring pool in the spa area. Unfortunatelly with no "soul" at all, hard to believe in a city like Bath that is so distictive. We spend there 4 or 5 days last year ..."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 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! (2,653 reviews)
"Well worth the money location can fault"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 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$169 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$169
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)
"Excdllent room sizes and bathfoom facilities spotless clean. . However the building facade and windows needs some serious cleaning!!! Cant see anything from the rooms. What a shame."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Holland House Hotel Cardiff 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! (335 reviews)
"It’s right in the centre of town so it’s very easy to walk to everything. The staff were very friendly and helpful and stored our bags for us before checking in and after we checked out."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

The Z Hotel Bath
Hampton by Hilton Bath City

Hampton by Hilton Bath City

4 out of 5
Avon Street, Bath, England
The price is AU$173 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$173
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Bath. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,984 reviews)
"Great breakfast"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Hampton by Hilton Bath City
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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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