Date spot in Bristol
M Shed
Wander the free museum of Bristol's life and people in an old transit shed on the docks, with the harbour's working cranes lined up outside.
Princes Wharf, Harbourside
Address: Princes Wharf, Wapping Road, Bristol BS1 4RN- Culture
- Rain-proof ☔
- Free
Why it's a good date: Free, fascinating and right on the water, with a great view from the top floor. It's a short stroll from Wapping Wharf when you're ready to eat.
Photo: Eirian Evans, CC BY-SA 2.0 (cropped and resized)
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Bristol Museum and Art Gallery
Queen's Road, top of Park Street
Address: Queens Road, Bristol BS8 1RL- Culture
- Rain-proof ☔
- Free
Spend an afternoon in the grand museum at the top of Park Street, with Egyptian tombs, fossils, Bristol blue glass and galleries of paintings under one roof.
Why it's a good date: It's free, there's something for each of you, and it's handy for a coffee on Park Street or a walk up to Cabot Tower afterwards.
Photo: Elliott Brown from Birmingham, United Kingdom, CC BY 2.0 (cropped and resized)
Brandon Hill and Cabot Tower
Brandon Hill, off Park Street
Address: Brandon Hill, Great George Street, Bristol BS1 5RR- Outdoors
- Free
- Best in Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Romantic
Climb the slopes of Bristol's oldest park, then the narrow spiral stairs of Cabot Tower to the little balconies at the top.
Why it's a good date: A free view over the whole city and the harbour, two minutes from the shops. Bring a coffee and stay for the sunset on the grass.
Photo: Meemo-cat, CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped and resized)
Leigh Woods
North Road, across the Suspension Bridge
Address: Leigh Woods, North Road, Bristol BS8 3QB- Outdoors
- Free
- Dog friendly
- Active
Cross the Suspension Bridge and walk into the old woodland on the far side of the gorge, with paths to an Iron Age hill fort and views back to the bridge.
Why it's a good date: Five minutes from Clifton and it feels miles from anywhere, especially in autumn. Pair it with the bridge for a whole afternoon outside.
Photo: Derek Harper, CC BY-SA 2.0 (cropped and resized)
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