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The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture · South West England

Topsail

In or near Bristol.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair accessible

Topsail — a public art in wales-south, United Kingdom.

If it's not spray painted... - geograph.org.uk - 6984066

Neil Owen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Butterfly Junction · 0.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Topsail is a public art located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

360° viewimagery from 2023

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Official information

Underfall Yard is a historic boatyard located in Bristol, offering visitors a glimpse into the history of the Floating Harbour. The site features various services and events, including guided tours that explore its rich maritime heritage.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

A topsail ("tops'l") is a sail set above another sail. On square-rigged vessels further sails may be set above topsails.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
51.4475, -2.6149
Parish
Bristol, City of, unparished area
Postcode
BS1 6XE
Parliamentary constituency
Bristol Central
Nearest railway station
Butterfly Junction0.4 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Topsail?
Topsail is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS1 6XE), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
What is Topsail?
Topsail — a public art in wales-south, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Topsail?
The nearest railway station is Butterfly Junction, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS1 6XE.
Is Topsail a protected site?
Yes — Topsail is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Topsail free to visit?
Yes, Topsail is free to enter.
How do I get to Topsail?
The nearest railway station is Butterfly Junction, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS1 6XE.