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Floating Harbour

Name: Floating Harbour
Address: Anchor Road, Bristol, England, GB

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David

June 7, 2021

5 miles. 18 minute drive. In 1809 Bristol was transformed by the opening of the Floating Harbour. 80 acres of tidal river was impounded to allow visiting ships to remain afloat all the time. Over the next two centuries the Harbour grew as a busy commercial port until it closed in 1975. Since then, it has been regenerated for leisure, commerce and residence.

Bolthole Retreats

April 21, 2020

For a really interesting insight into Bristol’s heritage, it’s well worth exploring the city’s Floating Harbour – nearly eight miles of waterways packed into three miles across the city. There are seven heritage trails to follow, which delve into Bristol shipping, explorer, and aviation history. Fantastic for all ages!

Michelle

April 18, 2020

A lazy weekend stroll around the harbourside is a classically Bristolian thing to do. Highlights along the way including M shed, a massive disused warehouse that’s now a great museum that tells the story of the city. Children and big kids alike will enjoy the double-decker green bus parked inside. If you would rather travel by water no problem, ferry boats chug continuously around and across the harbour and right up to the landing stage at Bristol Temple Mead’s railway station. The harbourside is also the home of the legendary SS Great Britain ship. There are plenty of refuelling stops along the way, including several floating restaurants, cafés on floating pontoons and pubs such as the ostrich and pumphouse for lazy afternoon beers.