Museums · South West England
The Downs, Bristol
In or near Bristol.
The Downs, Bristol — 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
- Clifton Down · 1.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Downs, Bristol 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: Avon Gorge SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Downs in Bristol is a public park and recreational area located in South Wales. It features a museum that highlights the area's natural history and local heritage. The park is known for its expansive green spaces and views over the city.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4700, -2.6300
- District
- Bristol, City of
- Parish
- Bristol, City of, unparished area
- Postcode
- BS9 1NE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bristol North West
- Nearest railway station
- Clifton Down — 1.4 km
Sources
- wikipedia: The Downs, Bristol (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Downs, Bristol?
- The Downs, Bristol is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS9 1NE), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
- What is The Downs, Bristol?
- The Downs, Bristol — a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Downs, Bristol?
- The nearest railway station is Clifton Down, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS9 1NE.
- Is The Downs, Bristol a protected site?
- Yes — The Downs, Bristol is part of the Avon Gorge SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to The Downs, Bristol?
- The nearest railway station is Clifton Down, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS9 1NE.