Where is Queen Square, Bristol?

Queen Square, Bristol is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS1 4QS), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.

How do I get to Queen Square, Bristol?

The nearest railway station is Princes Wharf, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS1 4QS.

Who owns Queen Square, Bristol?

Queen Square, Bristol is owned by Bristol City Council.

Is Queen Square, Bristol a protected site?

Yes — Queen Square, Bristol is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.

How do I get to Queen Square, Bristol?

The nearest railway station is Princes Wharf, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS1 4QS.

Museums · South West England

Queen Square, Bristol

In or near Bristol.

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Queen Square, Bristol — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Buildings on the west side of Queen Square - geograph.org.uk - 5700514 — Philip Halling — 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: Princes Wharf · 0.3 km

Family-friendly
Wheelchair accessible

Queen Square, Bristol is a museum in england-south-west, 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

Queen Square in Bristol is a public square located in South-West England. It is notable for its Georgian architecture and is a designated conservation area. The square is surrounded by historic buildings and serves as a focal point for various cultural events.

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Background

History

The site of Queen Square was once part of a large area of marsh land which Robert Fitzhardinge (founder of the abbey which is now Bristol Cathedral) included in its endowments. When the marsh was cut in two by the digging of St Augustine's Reach in the 13th century, the Abbot gave the eastern portion (which became the Town Marsh) to Bristol and retained the western portion (which became Canon's Marsh). The Town Marsh lay outside a fortified wall which was built to the north of the current line of King Street; new building work took place to the north of this wall on land made available by blocking the old course of the River Frome. The Town Marsh became an important open recreation area,…

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Coordinates: 51.4505, -2.5950
District: Bristol, City of
Parish: Bristol, City of, unparished area
Postcode: BS1 4QS
Parliamentary constituency: Bristol Central
Nearest railway station: Princes Wharf — 0.3 km
Official site: www.academyofurbanism.org.uk

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Queen Square, Bristol?: Queen Square, Bristol is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS1 4QS), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
What is Queen Square, Bristol?: Queen Square, Bristol — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Queen Square, Bristol?: The nearest railway station is Princes Wharf, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS1 4QS.
Who owns Queen Square, Bristol?: Queen Square, Bristol is owned by Bristol City Council.
Is Queen Square, Bristol a protected site?: Yes — Queen Square, Bristol is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Queen Square, Bristol?: The nearest railway station is Princes Wharf, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS1 4QS.

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