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The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks · South West England

BBC Big Screen

In or near Bristol.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair accessible

BBC Big Screen — a other in wales-south, United Kingdom.

The Planetarium, Millennium Square, Bristol - geograph.org.uk - 2234710

Anthony O'Neil — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Princes Wharf · 0.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

BBC Big Screen is a other located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2019

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Official information

We The Curious is a science centre in Bristol featuring over 200 interactive exhibits and the UK's only 3D Planetarium. Visitors can engage in hands-on activities, workshops, and educational shows that explore various scientific concepts.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The BBC Big Screen is located in South Wales. This large outdoor screen broadcasts a variety of content, including news, sports, and entertainment, serving as a focal point for public events and gatherings.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.4502, -2.6005
Parish
Bristol, City of, unparished area
Postcode
BS1 5DB
Parliamentary constituency
Bristol Central
Phone
+44 117 915 1000
Nearest railway station
Princes Wharf0.3 km
Opening
Tuesday to Sunday 10am–5pm; closed 24–26 Dec

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Frequently asked questions

Where is BBC Big Screen?
BBC Big Screen is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS1 5DB), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
What is BBC Big Screen?
BBC Big Screen — a other in wales-south, United Kingdom.
How do I get to BBC Big Screen?
The nearest railway station is Princes Wharf, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS1 5DB.
Is BBC Big Screen a protected site?
Yes — BBC Big Screen is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is BBC Big Screen free to visit?
Yes, BBC Big Screen is free to enter.
How do I get to BBC Big Screen?
The nearest railway station is Princes Wharf, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS1 5DB.