Location: Bristol
Top Things to do in Bristol
Things to do in Bristol, England: The Best Art Galleries
Bristol is a quirky British city with beautiful hilly vistas and plenty of historic sights to explore. Anyone interested in ships will have a blast aboard Brunel’s SS Great Britain, the world’s first great oceanliner, and the Matthew, a replica of the ship upon which John Cabot sailed to America in the 15th century. The graceful Clifton Suspension Bridge is another must-see.
Restaurants in Bristol
1. Neon Tiger Design
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Welcome to Neon Tiger, an indie art shop in the heart of Bristol's eclectic heart, Stokes Croft. We use this space to show off local talent and independent artists works from around the country. Our items are based on these artists original works and mostly handmade by the artists themselves.
Reviewed By Annaoshea - Bristol, United Kingdom
Fabulous shop in Stokes Croft Bristol, just a stones throw walk from the centre & in a part of the city where independent retailers & artists are celebrated. Amazingly friendly & helpful staff who create a lovely vibe, as well as the owner being a fabulous artist herself, with a wide range of her designs also featuring in the shop. Cannot recommend more if you live nearby, are visiting Bristol or happen to walk past. A must to pop in & take a look at all Neon Tiger has to offer.
2. Hidden
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Based in Bristol Hidden Gallery sells hand-signed and original work by the major artists of the 20th and 21st Centuries alongside work by leading contemporary and urban artists. Our stock includes lithographs, prints, drawings and original work by: Picasso, Matisse, Chagall, Dali, Miro, Warhol, Hockney, Banksy and many more. We're tucked away inside a beautiful Victorian shopping arcade at the heart of Clifton Village only yards from the world famous Clifton Suspension Bridge. We also offer a fully bespoke fine art framing service for individuals, businesses, artists and galleries. Whether you are looking for an investment grade work by a 20th Century master such as Picasso or Warhol or a show stopping work by Banksy we have it for you.
3. Upfest
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
4. Banksy's Cat And Dog
5. Portside Gallery
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Unique hand made art and craft. Jane Reeves fused glass paintings. Ceramics, Jewellery and Sculpture.
6. The Royal Photographic Society
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Photographic gallery based in Bristol, UK The Royal Photographic Society is a charity that exists to increase the knowledge and understanding of photography, to promote the highest standards of achievement in photography, and to encourage the public appreciation of photography.
7. Banksy's The Mild Mild West
8. Well Hung Lover
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By TeamWard - Nottingham, United Kingdom
Walking the streets of Bristol you can find several Banksy, the most famous and easily discovered is the well hung lover on park st and why not.
9. Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
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4.5 based on 1,130 reviews
Explore our free collections of art, nature and history on display in this beautiful building. Find out about the last billion years of earth's history, explore the region's natural wonders and discover more about peoples' lives, past and present.
Reviewed By baldyman2019 - Helston, United Kingdom
Suggested donation to enter, no issue with that, you receive a map and further literature regarding other exhibitions within the museum. Plenty of staff around to ask questions if needed and a great cafe on the ground floor. I especially enjoyed the Egyptian display and spent most of my time studying the artifacts. Overall a great museum with a variety of displays to suit all tastes. There is also a multi storey carpark at trenchard street which is a five minute walk away.
10. Royal West of England Academy
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4.5 based on 93 reviews
The Royal West of England Academy exists for everyone with an interest in art and design.Our artistic programme promotes inspiring work by our Academicians and Artist Members, and brings high profile exhibitions by established artists to Bristol. The RWA’s aim is to provide an inclusive programme of exhibitions, events and education in order to enhance the knowledge, understanding and enjoyment of art to the people who visit. The Royal West of England Academy (RWA) is one of only five Royal Academies of Art in the UK. It is a registered charity which has been self-supporting for over 150 years and possesses an outstanding Grade II* listed building, galleries and permanent fine art collection. The RWA has HM Queen Elizabeth II as its patron. Education is an important element in any gallery experience and the RWA aims to supply programmes that provide quality art education in the gallery environment for all levels of ability, age and understanding. More details about forthcoming events and the types of activities we offer can be found on the Events pages. The Academy is situated in the academic heart of Bristol where Queen's Road meets Whiteladies Road. Read more about how the Academy was founded on our History page, and for more about our current work read our Behind the Scenes blog or our RWA President blog. Visitor information, including how to find us, opening hours and access info, can be found on our website.
Reviewed By LaurieStory - Santa Monica, United States
William Turner, an English Romantic painter known for his imaginative landscapes and stormy marine paintings visited the Bristol area often and is a founding member of the RWA. Lots of interesting exhibits and a few early Turner paintings. Great gift shop and a nice cafe. Well worth a wander!
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