3 Best Places To Visit in Bristol

“Brunel's SS Great Britain continues to preserve the ship and Brunel collections for future generations. The museum is an important ship in maritime history and was the largest passenger ship in the world from 1845 to 1854. Brunel's SS Great Britain is Bristol's number one visitor attraction, featuring two museums, the lovingly restored Victorian ship, a leading research centre, a wedding venue, and a purpose-built conference facility. They host events, including ticketed evening events and online talks. The site houses one of the world's finest maritime collections, which you can explore through free learning resources, images, information, films, and games.”

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“Bristol Aquarium has sharks, rays, a giant octopus, Amazonian and tropical fish in huge tanks with underwater tunnels. Visitors can explore the wonders of the deep in their colourful aquarium, right in the heart of Bristol. You can explore over 40 naturally-themed displays and spot thousands of amazing aquatic creatures. Visitors can wander through the underwater tunnel to watch fascinating marine life swim overhead. They can better understand the creatures that live on home shores and from around the world. Bristol Aquarium is also the only aquarium in the UK to feature a giant botanical house known as the Urban Jungle. Visitors can find hundreds of exotic plant and tree species from around the world, as well as an open-topped Rays display and Amazon pools.”

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“M Shed features colourful exhibits detailing the city's history and people in a 1950s dockside transit shed. Visitors can see amazing films and photographs and listen to moving personal stories. They can encounter rare and quirky objects and add their memories of Bristol through the interactive displays. M Shed tells the story of the city and its unique place in the world from prehistoric times to the present day. Visitors can learn how Bristol people have made and traded goods and how they have lived and worked over the centuries. They can also see Bristol's discoveries and inventions and uncover how people have socialised, celebrated, and challenged social norms or events over time. M Shed is a place where stories of the past inspire discussions about the future.”

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