Watershed

Bristol


Bristol's digital-media centre has a three-screen, art-house cinema. Regular film-related events include talks and the Encounters Festival in September.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Bristol attractions

1. Bristol Aquarium

0.09 MILES

The underwater habitats you'll encounter here include a Bay of Rays, Coral Sea, Shark Tank and an Amazon River Zone. The underwater viewing tunnel adds…

2. Bristol Cathedral

0.11 MILES

Originally founded as a 12th-century monastery church, Bristol Cathedral was heavily remodelled during the 19th century. It's one of Britain's best…

3. We the Curious

0.12 MILES

Bristol's interactive science museum is a playful, hands-on space where 300 'exhibits' fly the flag for curiosity, scientific collaboration and creativity…

4. Arnolfini

0.16 MILES

At time of writing, the art galleries here were only open for special events. The ground floor houses the Front Room, a venue for talks, special events…

5. Well Hung Lover

0.17 MILES

One of Banksy's best loved pieces of street art features an apparently two-timing wife, an angry husband and a naked man dangling from a window. That it…

6. Castles Stencil

0.21 MILES

Hidden away down the side of the Central Library, hunt out the 2011 Banksy stencil that states 'you don't need planning permission to build castles in the…

7. M Shed

0.26 MILES

Set amid the iconic cranes of Bristol's dockside, this impressive museum is a treasure trove of memorabilia. It's divided into four main sections: People,…

8. Red Lodge

0.27 MILES

Built in 1590 and remodelled in 1730, this red-brick house showcases a mix of Elizabethan, Georgian and Victorian architecture and decor. The highlight is…