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The Great Britain Guide

Museums · South West England

Bristol Archives

In or near Bristol.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

Bristol Archives — a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.

Create Centre (3) - geograph.org.uk - 7611399

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

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Butterfly Junction · 0.2 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Bristol Archives is a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Bristol Archives is a museum located in South Wales. It houses a significant collection of historical documents related to the city of Bristol, preserving the region's heritage. The archives serve as a valuable resource for researchers and the public.

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

Coordinates
51.4472, -2.6226
Parish
Bristol, City of, unparished area
Postcode
BS1 6XN
Parliamentary constituency
Bristol Central
Phone
+44 117 925 0505
Nearest railway station
Butterfly Junction0.2 km
Opening
Mo-Fr 08:30-17:00; Sa 10:00-16:00
Official site
www.vistec.org

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bristol Archives?
Bristol Archives is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS1 6XN), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
What is Bristol Archives?
Bristol Archives — a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Bristol Archives?
The nearest railway station is Butterfly Junction, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS1 6XN.
Is Bristol Archives a protected site?
Yes — Bristol Archives is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Bristol Archives?
The nearest railway station is Butterfly Junction, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS1 6XN.