Memorials & monuments · South West England
John McAdam
In or near Bristol.
John McAdam — a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Anthony O'Neil — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Princes Wharf · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the John McAdam memorial, the nearest railway station is Princes Wharf, located 0.4 km away. Entry is free, and the site is accessible for wheelchair users. The postcode for navigation is BS1 5TT.
About
John McAdam is a memorial located in england-south-west, 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
Bristol Aquarium offers an immersive underwater experience where visitors can explore a variety of marine life. The aquarium features interactive exhibits and educational talks, making it suitable for families and school groups.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
John McAdam may refer to: John Loudon McAdam (1756–1836), Scottish engineer noted for inventing the process of "macadamization" of roads John McAdam (politician) (1807–1893), Irish-born politician in New Brunswick, Canada John Macadam (1827–1865), Australian (Scottish-born) chemist, medical teacher and politician, after whom the Macadamia nut is named John McAdam (businessman) (born circa 1950), American businessman
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.4512, -2.5989
- District
- Bristol, City of
- Parish
- Bristol, City of, unparished area
- Postcode
- BS1 5TT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bristol Central
- Phone
- +44 117 929 8929
- Nearest railway station
- Princes Wharf — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; closed 25 Dec
- Official site
- www.bristolaquarium.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/6424108380 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: John McAdam (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is John McAdam?
- John McAdam is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS1 5TT), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
- What is John McAdam?
- John McAdam — a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to John McAdam?
- The nearest railway station is Princes Wharf, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS1 5TT.
- Is John McAdam a protected site?
- Yes — John McAdam is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is John McAdam free to visit?
- Yes, John McAdam is free to enter.
- How do I get to John McAdam?
- The nearest railway station is Princes Wharf, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS1 5TT.