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Wheelchair-Accessible Things to Do in Bristol
Planning accessible days out in Bristol? Start here: these attractions indicate wheelchair access, and where owners have added detail you'll find accessibility notes on each attraction's page.
Aquariums
0.2 mi from Bristol
Bristol Aquarium
Bristol Aquarium sits in the heart of the city on the historic Harbourside, with more than 40 naturally-themed displays of tropical sharks, rays, seahorses, turtles and other aquat...
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Museums & Galleries
0.2 mi from Bristol
We The Curious
We The Curious is a hands-on science museum on Bristol's Harbourside, spread across two floors of exhibits alongside the UK's only 3D Planetarium, known locally as the giant disco...
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0.3 mi from Bristol
Palestine Museum & Cultural Centre
This small, volunteer-run museum in Bristol presents a permanent exhibition on Palestinian heritage, culture and daily life, with artefacts, photographs and paintings alongside a r...
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0.3 mi from Bristol
Bristol City Museum & Art Gallery
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery is a large museum and art gallery in Bristol, England. The museum is situated in Clifton, about 0.5 miles (0.8 km) from the city centre. As part of Bri... — Wikipedia
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0.4 mi from Bristol
SS Great Britain Museum
SS Great Britain Museum lets you step aboard the historic ship that was once the world's largest passenger vessel, exploring interactive exhibitions, historic artefacts and the sur...
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0.7 mi from Bristol
Muller House
This small museum tells the story of George Müller and the thousands of orphaned children cared for at the Ashley Down Orphan Homes from Victorian Bristol until the 1950s. Housed i...
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1.3 mi from Bristol
Clifton Suspension Bridge Visitor Centre
The Visitor Centre sits beside Clifton Suspension Bridge on the Leigh Woods side, with free entry daily from 10am to 5pm. Inside, you can learn about Isambard Kingdom Brunel's desi...
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1.9 mi from Bristol
The George Müller Museum
The George Müller Museum tells the story of George Müller and the 17,500 children who lived in the Ashley Down Orphan Homes from Victorian Bristol until the 1950s. Housed in one of...
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4.9 mi from Bristol
Aerospace Bristol
Aerospace Bristol is an aerospace museum at Filton, to the north of Bristol, England. The project is run by the Bristol Aero Collection Trust and houses a varied collection of exhi... — Wikipedia
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5.1 mi from Bristol
Oakham Treasures
Oakham Treasures is a large privately owned museum of retail and farming history in Portbury, North Somerset. You'll find a vast collection of memorabilia from the last century, in...
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10.1 mi from Bristol
Beckford's Tower
Beckford's Tower is a Georgian tower and museum just outside Bath, built for collector William Beckford, telling his story while honestly addressing the transatlantic slave trade t...
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11.2 mi from Bristol
Herschel Museum of Astronomy
The Herschel Museum of Astronomy is the former Georgian home of astronomers William and Caroline Herschel, set at 19 New King Street in Bath. You can explore the workshop where Wil...
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11.3 mi from Bristol
Assembly Rooms and Fashion Museum
Fashionable dress for men, women and children from the late 16th century to the present day
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11.3 mi from Bristol
Museum of Bath Architecture
The Museum of Bath Architecture explores the city's architectural story, from medieval beginnings through Georgian Palladianism to the present day. It's housed in the Countess of H...
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11.7 mi from Bristol
Holburne Museum
The Holburne Museum is Bath's first art museum, set in a striking building where a permanent collection sits alongside a changing programme of exhibitions and events. You can explo...
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12.6 mi from Bristol
Museum of Bath Stone
The Museum of Bath Stone tells the story of Combe Down and the oolitic limestone that built Georgian Bath, from its formation 160 million years ago to its use by Ralph Allen and Jo...
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13.6 mi from Bristol
The American Museum (Claverton Manor)
The American Museum & Gardens sits on a hilltop estate at Claverton, just outside Bath, with American collections displayed in the manor house alongside changing special exhibition...
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16.3 mi from Bristol
The Helicopter Museum
The Helicopter Museum in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, England, is a museum featuring a collection of more than 80 helicopters and autogyros from around the world, both civili... — Wikipedia
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17.5 mi from Bristol
Tintern Old Station
Tintern Old Station is a heritage visitor centre in Monmouthshire, Wales, set in restored railway carriages that tell the story of local history, alongside an N-gauge model railway...
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17.5 mi from Bristol
Tintern Old Station Car Park
Tintern Old Station Car Park sits beside the River Wye at a former railway station turned heritage centre, with refurbished carriages housing local history displays and an N-gauge...
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18.7 mi from Bristol
Caerleon Roman Fortress Baths
Caerleon Roman Fortress Baths lets you step inside the remains of a Roman legionary fortress, including the immense natatio, or open-air swimming pool, that once held more than 80,...
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19.8 mi from Bristol
Dean Forest Railway Museum
This small museum at Norchard, part of the Dean Forest Railway, is dedicated to preserving relics of local railways, especially the Severn & Wye joint lines. You reach it through t...
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Theme Parks
29.3 mi from Bristol
Barry Island Pleasure Park
Barry Island Pleasure Park is an amusement park situated on the coast at Barry Island in the Vale of Glamorgan, about 10 miles (16 km) south west of the capital city Cardiff, Wales... — Wikipedia
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Water Parks
23.3 mi from Bristol
Greenbank Pool
Greenbank Pool is an outdoor heated swimming pool in the heart of Street, Somerset, close to Clarks Village Shopping Centre. The main 30-metre pool is heated to 30C, with a warmer...
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Zoos & Wildlife
Where to stay near Bristol
Places to stay within easy reach of these days out.
Worth knowing before you go
Accessibility varies in the detail — surfaces, accessible toilets, parking distance. Attraction pages show accessibility notes where provided; phoning ahead for specifics is always worthwhile, and attraction owners can claim their listing to keep this information accurate.
See the full things to do in Bristol guide for every attraction in the area. Save your favourites to a free trip planner to build the week day by day.
Frequently asked questions
How reliable is the accessibility information?
Access facilities are based on each attraction's own data, and verified owners can keep their notes up to date. For specific needs — accessible toilets, surface types, hoists — we recommend confirming with the attraction directly before your visit.
What else is there to do in Bristol?
Beyond this list, popular days out nearby include Georgian House Museum, Bristol Aquarium and The Red Lodge Museum — see the full things-to-do guide for everything within reach.
More ways to explore
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