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The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks · South West England

Welsh Back

In or near Bristol.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

Welsh Back — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

MV Badminton in the Floating Harbour, Bristol - geograph.org.uk - 7768974

Martin Tester — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Princes Wharf · 0.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Welsh Back is a other located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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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

Welsh Back is a street located in South-West England, known for its picturesque riverside setting along the River Avon in Bristol. It features a mix of historic buildings and modern establishments, reflecting the area’s development over time. The street is part of Bristol's vibrant city centre, linking key commercial and cultural sites.

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

Coordinates
51.4525, -2.5924
Parish
Bristol, City of, unparished area
Postcode
BS1 4SB
Parliamentary constituency
Bristol Central
Nearest railway station
Princes Wharf0.6 km

Sources

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Historic pubs · South West England

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Welsh Back?
Welsh Back is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS1 4SB), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
What is Welsh Back?
Welsh Back — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Welsh Back?
The nearest railway station is Princes Wharf, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS1 4SB.
Is Welsh Back a protected site?
Yes — Welsh Back is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Welsh Back free to visit?
Yes, Welsh Back is free to enter.
How do I get to Welsh Back?
The nearest railway station is Princes Wharf, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS1 4SB.