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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · South West England

The First American Consulate

In or near Bristol.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair accessible

The First American Consulate — a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Houses of Bristol (13) - geograph.org.uk - 6464976

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 · 0.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

The First American Consulate 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 2024

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The First American Consulate is a memorial located in South-West England. It marks the site of the first official American diplomatic presence outside the United States. The consulate played a significant role in early US-British relations.

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

Coordinates
51.4498, -2.5952
Parish
Bristol, City of, unparished area
Postcode
BS1 4QS
Parliamentary constituency
Bristol Central
Nearest railway station
Princes Wharf0.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The First American Consulate?
The First American Consulate is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS1 4QS), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
What is The First American Consulate?
The First American Consulate — a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to The First American Consulate?
The nearest railway station is Princes Wharf, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS1 4QS.
Is The First American Consulate a protected site?
Yes — The First American Consulate is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is The First American Consulate free to visit?
Yes, The First American Consulate is free to enter.
How do I get to The First American Consulate?
The nearest railway station is Princes Wharf, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS1 4QS.