Museums · South West England
Bristol Archives
In or near Bristol.
Bristol Archives — a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.

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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 It houses a significant collection of historical documents related to the city of Bristol, preserving the region's heritage.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.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4472, -2.6226
- District
- Bristol, City of
- Parish
- Bristol, City of, unparished area
- Postcode
- BS1 6XN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bristol Central
- Phone
- +44 117 925 0505
- Nearest railway station
- Butterfly Junction — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Mo-Fr 08:30-17:00; Sa 10:00-16:00
- Official site
- www.vistec.org
Sources
- wikipedia: Bristol Archives (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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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.