Harbourside and the ferries
A loop of the floating harbour on foot or by little yellow ferry.
Bristol's harbour is a lake in the middle of the city, and the walk round it passes the SS Great Britain, the cranes, Arnolfini and a dozen places to stop. The Bristol Ferry boats run a hop-on service between stops for a few pounds, which children love. On a sunny evening the whole city is sitting on the harbour wall.
When it works
Outdoors: pick a dry day. Best morning, afternoon, evening. Walk free; ferry a few pounds.
Good for kids, a date, a first visit, sunset and step-free visits.
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