Things to do in Bristol

It is important to get out of NICU every now and again to take a break. The hospital is conviniently located very near to the centre of Bristol and is only a short walk away from numerous cafes, bars, shops, a Museum and a park. All locations are less than 20 mintues walk and the free bus service will take you to the City Centre and Broadmead shopping centre.

Use the map below to take a virtual tour of the area, move the mouse over the buttons and click to find out more information.

 

St Michael's Hill. If you come out of the hospital and turn right up St Michael's Hill, it is only a short walk to the local shops, cafes and a bakery which has a small cafe. Further on, there is a Somerfield Supermarket.

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The top of St Michaels Hill

 

 

 

Broadmead Shopping Centre with over 400 stores, and a wide range of restaurants, pubs, clubs, cafes and other entertainment including the Gallaries Indoor shopping centre. Click here to visit the Broadmead web site.

Inside the Gallaries shopping centre

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The Triangle - a range of shops including Sainsburys, a large bookshop, cafes and sandwich shops. There is also the Bristol Museum and Art Gallary which have free entry.

The Triangle

 
Brandon Hill is sometimes refered to as one of Bristol's best kept secrets. Only 15 mintues walk from the hospital, this large park has spectacular views over the city and a priminent city landmark, the Cabot Tower. This park is an ideal place to refresh and relect.

Brandon Hill and the Cabot Tower

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Clifton Village - a historic area of Bristol with a range shops, walks and the famous Clifton Suspension Bridge

Clifton

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Park Street - Ideal for shopping or window shopping with superb views over the City.

Park Street

 
Tyndall Avenue. A Natwest Bank, cashpoint and Waterstones bookshop are a five minute walk on Tyndall Avenue.

Tyndall Avenue

 

City Centre.

 

 

Bristol City Centre

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