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Bristol Cathedral

College Green, Bristol BS1 5TJ, England
44 117 926 4879
Ranked #5 of 94 attractions in Bristol
4.5 of 5 stars 55 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Historic Sites
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Rochester, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Afraid to say didn't know Bristol had a Cathedral. Quite beautiful inside sits on a hill above the docks. Well worth a short visit if in the vicinity. More

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Newbury, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

You can not visit Bristol without visiting the Catherdral More

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London, United Kingdom
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61 reviews 61 reviews
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38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

When I was there they were having choir practice accompanied by the organ. The whole place is very friendly and bright and they make great efforts to draw in the general public. There is a lovely cafe and a very peaceful garden which I sat in for some time in the sunshine. More

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Maidenhead, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

Nice place to go and respect. Unbelievable architechture. More

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Taunton, England, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Brilliant, no fault at all. i went with my guide group and it was great. Would 100% go again More

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Athens, Greece
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Quite a beautiful church,big enough and with lots of details. It's a typical church with many additions and contains lots of historical information about Bristol. There aren't any organised tours available,but you can book a private tour with a guide (there might even be a guide at the inside of the main gate of the cathedral). Going around the church... More

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Bristol, England
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Originally an 12th century Augustinian Priory the Cathderal is adjacent to the City Centre and Harbour and close to many other attractions. More

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Portsmouth
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Make sure you do the free tour as it is very interesting - the cathedral is free so remember to donate something as many do charge! More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

went here in between bristol museum and the m shed as it was on the walk down from park street beautiful choir practicing ,lit a candle v moving really great gift shop and also A COFFEE SHOP as well More

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Aberdeen
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

Only 5 mins walk from harbour. Well worth a visit. Stunning building. More

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