Sophie's Guidebook
Families
The Windmill Hill city farm is a ten minute walk from the house. There are lots of animals to see: pigs, goats, cows, chickens, rabbits, ducks and turkeys.
You can have a fried breakfast or a lovely lunch. Or maybe a cake and coffee! Good food.
Windmill Hill City Farm
Philip StreetGreat big open space with lots of spots to chill in. There is also a skatepark at the bottom near the railway tracks and a kids play area at the top with a cafe.
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Victoria Park, Bristol
12 Hill AveGreat big open space with lots of spots to chill in. There is also a skatepark at the bottom near the railway tracks and a kids play area at the top with a cafe.
A museum about Bristol. It's free too- but you may have to book your entrance time during covid times.
Great for kids.
The cranes outside are worth a look!
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M Shed
Wapping RoadA museum about Bristol. It's free too- but you may have to book your entrance time during covid times.
Great for kids.
The cranes outside are worth a look!
Great bouncy fun! Trampoline park with a good cafe and a new soft play.
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Freedog Bristol
Mead StreetGreat bouncy fun! Trampoline park with a good cafe and a new soft play.
This climbing centre is by temple meads and the other side of Victoria Park. It is on a small industrial estate and next door to freedog.
Flashpoint Bristol
Mead StreetThis climbing centre is by temple meads and the other side of Victoria Park. It is on a small industrial estate and next door to freedog.
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
Queens RoadBristol Zoo is great fun! Book online for savings on entrance fees.
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Bristol Zoo Gardens
College RoadBristol Zoo is great fun! Book online for savings on entrance fees.
We The Curious
One Anchor RdGreat greenhouses with amazing plants. Beat in the spring/ summer. A must do if you like plants and flowers.
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University of Bristol Botanic Garden
Stoke Park RoadGreat greenhouses with amazing plants. Beat in the spring/ summer. A must do if you like plants and flowers.
Food scene
The most delicious Middle Eastern food. Highly recommended for tasty food. The best restaurant locally.
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Souk Kitchen
277 North StThe most delicious Middle Eastern food. Highly recommended for tasty food. The best restaurant locally.
Great spot if you like to eat in a modern bakery with good wine. Also serves good tea and coffee.
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The Bristol Loaf Bedminster
96 Bedminster ParadeGreat spot if you like to eat in a modern bakery with good wine. Also serves good tea and coffee.
Reasonably priced pizza. Good value. Totterdown is the other side of Victoria Park. A half an hour walk from ours.
There are great views from Totterdown.
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Florence restaurant
31 Oxford StReasonably priced pizza. Good value. Totterdown is the other side of Victoria Park. A half an hour walk from ours.
There are great views from Totterdown.
McDonald's Bristol Bedminster
If you're craving some fast food!
Oowee Diner
202 North StAmazing burgers! Totally indulgent and a local business.
Seven Lucky Gods
2 Wapping RdWoky Ko • Cargo
Gaol Ferry StepsThe Toast Room
33A East StGreat place for breakfast and brunch. Vegetarian. The French toast is delicious!
The Sundial Kitchen
Yafo
Pubs and drinks
The Victoria Park pub is next to the park on Raymend rd. It also serves pizza and Sunday Roasts on a Sunday. The menu may be restricted currently. Great views in the beer garden.
Local pub. Sunday's roasts. Convenient distance from the house
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The Rising Sun
32 Bowden HlLocal pub. Sunday's roasts. Convenient distance from the house
Next to Victoria Park. Great beer garden with views. Serves wood fired pizza and Roasts on a Sunday. Good menu may be limited currently
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Victoria Park
66 Raymend RdNext to Victoria Park. Great beer garden with views. Serves wood fired pizza and Roasts on a Sunday. Good menu may be limited currently
Next to the Malago river but also on an industrial park. A stones throw from the house. Great gin and good beer too on draft. The food is well recommended also.
Bristol Distilling Co
Saint John's LaneNext to the Malago river but also on an industrial park. A stones throw from the house. Great gin and good beer too on draft. The food is well recommended also.
Trendy drinking hole. On North st which is a ten minute walk away.
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The North Street Standard
11-13 North StreetTrendy drinking hole. On North st which is a ten minute walk away.
Great outdoor space for drinking in the sun! Close by to Bristol's upfest/ graffiti pieces in the local vicinity.
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The Spotted Cow Bristol
139 North StreetGreat outdoor space for drinking in the sun! Close by to Bristol's upfest/ graffiti pieces in the local vicinity.
Good place to drink, big and spacious. Also a theatre and they host a Sunday market in the car park.
Also on the Aldi car park side of the factory- go and check out the massive famous Greta Thunberg Mural. Update: this has now been replaced.
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The Tobacco Factory
134 Raleigh RoadGood place to drink, big and spacious. Also a theatre and they host a Sunday market in the car park.
Also on the Aldi car park side of the factory- go and check out the massive famous Greta Thunberg Mural. Update: this has now been replaced.
Sightseeing
Wapping Wharf
Brunel's SS Great Britain
Gas Ferry RoadA must do for sightseers. Clifton village is also worth a wander.
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Clifton Suspension Bridge
Bridge RoadA must do for sightseers. Clifton village is also worth a wander.
St. Mary Redcliffe Kerk
12 Colston ParadeWills Memorial Building
The Arts
Art gallery and cafe/ bar. Sit next to the river and enjoy the view!
Arnolfini
16 Narrow QuaySpike Island
Close to the SS Great Britain- art gallery and studios.
Hidden little gem in North Bristol. Big glasshouses with exotic plants. It's beautiful here and it's in my top five, if you like plants it's amazing!
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University of Bristol Botanic Garden
Stoke Park RoadHidden little gem in North Bristol. Big glasshouses with exotic plants. It's beautiful here and it's in my top five, if you like plants it's amazing!
Arnolfini
16 Narrow QuayKids
Dean Lane skatepark. Good for skating if you like a challenge! Fun kids park beside it too
Dean Lane Skatepark
Bristol Aquarium
Anchor RoadLocal shopping
Great vintage clothes & retro home furnishings shop! On North st (10min walk)
Rhubarb Jumble
52 North StPatina, Vintage Clothing and Furniture
61 North StGreat second hand clothes and accessories.
Mon Pote
217a North StTrendy homeware, jewellery and children's accessories.
Ivory Flowers
228 North StFlower shop. Pretty bouquets!
Hugo's
73 North StUpmarket fruit and veg shop. Popular in the community.
Dear Old Thing
107 West StBrilliant second hand furniture shop on West St, Bedminster.
Brilliant vintage clothing and just down the road! Bargain prices and there's a gem of a micro brewery just a few doors down. Highly recommend.
Blank Vintage
Brilliant vintage clothing and just down the road! Bargain prices and there's a gem of a micro brewery just a few doors down. Highly recommend.
On Point Brew Co