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Cabot Tower

Brandon Hill, Bristol, England
44 117 926 0767
Ranked #4 of 94 attractions in Bristol
4.5 of 5 stars 63 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Observation Decks/ Towers
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Wales
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
79 helpful votes 79 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Just spent a sun soaked day in Bristol and Brandon Hill is a quiet oasis just off Park Street. Cabot Tower offers amazing views across the city and there are very good information plaques on the top so you know what you are viewing. Staircase quite narrow, but there is a smaller gallery half way up to pass others if... More

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Bristol, England, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

This place is worth visiting. Amazing view of Bristol from this top most place. The park surrounding this place, Brandon hill national park is also amazing. And there is no entry fee for this :) More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW

Fun to climb up so long as not too many other people at the same time... More

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Maine
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

We climbed this tower earlier this year and the views from the top were great. More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

First time I've been to the top of this tower, my legs were very wobbly when I reached the top but well worth the effort. It was a sunny, clear day so the views were fantastic. More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

After many years it has now reopened and it affords some of the best views across the city. More

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See 4 more reviews by RichardClough_10 for Bristol
Somerset, England
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Cabot Tower is located in a park just off Park Street. The park is a lovely oasiswithin the city. Climbing the tower (170 steps) gives great views over the city and is absolutely free! More

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Somerset
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85 reviews 85 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

What a great view can be had once again following restoration More

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Bristol, UK
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

If you love climbing steps, you're in for a treat. But it's well worth it for the view at the top over a lot of Bristol. Plus, you can burn off a lot of calories at the same time! More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

If you are in Bristol and you get a sunny day then walk all the way up and you will be rewarded!!! More

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