History & Heritage in Portishead

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Attraction
Adults £14

Tyntesfield

An exquisite Victorian Gothic Revival mansion with vast gardens and parkland, just a stone's throw away from Bristol.

Attraction
Free

Clifton Suspension Bridge & Visitor Centre

Majestic suspension bridge in Bristol. A marvel of Victorian engineering, spanning the Avon Gorge and offering breathtaking views of the river below.

Attraction
Free

Cabot Tower

Built to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the journey of John Cabot from Bristol to land which later became Canada.

Attraction
Free

Bristol Cathedral

A symbol of Gothic architecture with stunning vaulted ceilings, vibrant stained glass, and a rich history since the 12th century.

Caldicot Castle
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Caldicot Castle

Visit Caldicot Castle in its beautiful setting of tranquil gardens and a wooded country park.

St Mary Redcliffe Church
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Free

St Mary Redcliffe Church

Gothic masterpiece in Bristol. A medieval church adorned with intricate carvings, soaring spires, and a rich history dating back to the 12th century.

Blaise Castle Estate
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Free

Blaise Castle Estate

A 650 acre Grade II* registered parkland including childrens play area, museum and castle.

Attraction
From £6

Arnos Vale Cemetary

Explore the distinctive heritage nestled in central Bristol, immersing yourself in 45 acres of classic Victorian Garden Cemetery.

Attraction
Free

Newport Medieval Ship Project

The Newport Ship is a fifteenth-century sailing vessel discovered by archaeologists in June 2002 in the city of Newport, South East Wales.

Attraction
Free

Llanmelin Wood Hillfort

Hillforts constructed by native Britons, or Celts, in the Iron Age before the coming of the Romans are thick on the ground in Wales.

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Free

Newport Transporter Bridge

The Newport Transporter Bridge spans the River Usk and is a Grade 1 Listed Structure. Its historic importance stems from its very unusual design.

Carleon Roaman Baths
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Free

Carleon Roaman Baths

A series of cold and warm baths, covered exercise rooms and even an open-air swimming pool. Roman Britain wasn't that bad at all if you were a Roman.

Attraction
Free

Caerleon Amphiteatre

Famed in the Middle Ages as King Arthurs Round Table, the amphitheatre at Caerleon was built to serve the Roman legionary fortress of Isca around AD 90.

Attraction
Adults £8.36

Tredegar House

Visit the National Trust's Tredegar House, a 17th century mansion near Newport, Wales

Attraction
Free

Fourteen Locks Canal Centre

Fourteen Locks Canal Centre is a popular family attraction that sits on top of the Cefn flight, an engineering wonder of the industrial revolution.