Southville Travel Guide

Bristol
Southville
Browse independent shops, attend a soccer match and be part of a street art festival at this vibrant riverside neighborhood.

Wander to the south of Bristol Floating Harbour to colorful Southville. Set along the River Avon, Southville was once the home of the labor force of Bristol’s coal mining, tanning and tobacco industries. The area was damaged in World War II, gentrified in the 1980s and soon after began attracting artists and independent traders.

North Street is the beating heart of the district and marks the border between Southville and Bedminster. The street is home to boutiques, farmers markets, galleries, gastropubs, microbreweries and restaurants that serve cuisine inspired by the flavors of Africa and Asia. Along the street you’ll find the Tobacco Factory Theatres, an intimate performing arts venue located inside a collection of converted factory buildings. It puts on everything from adaptations of Shakespearean classics to events during the Mayfest contemporary theater festival.

If you like the outdoors then head to Southville's Greville Smyth Park, which has well-kept lawns, a children’s playground, soccer fields and exercise stations. Watch skateboarders and BMX riders perform tricks at Dame Emily Park. In Bedminster, Windmill Hill City Farm has a working farm and organic herb, fruit and vegetable gardens. Get involved with family-friendly activities such as art classes, cooking workshops and children’s yoga.

Sports fans should make sure to check the schedule at the 27,000-capacity Ashton Gate Stadium. This is the home of Bristol City Football Club and Bristol Rugby.

Visit Bristol in July for the free Upfest Festival, when over 400 street artists perform live at 50 locations in Southville and Bedminster. Live music performances and food markets accompany the shows. Find out more and peruse exhibitions at the Upfest Gallery.

Southville is a 10-minute drive or a 30-minute walk from Bristol City Centre. Public buses stop on North Street and the most convenient train station is Bedminster. There’s footbridge access across the river to Spike Island. From here it is easy to reach major attractions in Bristol Harbourside by foot, including the SS Great Britain and M Shed museum.


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Top hotels in Southville

Apex City of Bath Hotel
Apex City of Bath Hotel
4 out of 5
1 James Street West, Bath, England
The price is Rp1.575.470 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
Rp1.575.470
Rp1.890.564 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Bath. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,073 reviews)
"Comfortable rooms with good bathrooms. Great location. The inward facing (presumably cheaper) rooms face onto a courtyard that really needs a lick of paint and a tree or two. Excellent clean gym/spa area. Food and drink a bit of a weak point - like an airport bar, adequate but not great. However, ..."

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2024

Apex City of Bath Hotel
Celtic Manor Resort
Celtic Manor Resort
5 out of 5
Chepstow Road, Coldra Wood, Newport, Wales
The price is Rp1.690.931 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
Rp1.690.931
Rp2.029.117 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,165 reviews)
"The place was lovely and staff exceedingly friendly. The only thing that bothered me was number of unruly children running about in the dining area, grabbing food, overfilling their plates and then leaving most of the wonderfully prepared food. Seems there is no parental control - not the fault of ..."

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2024

Celtic Manor Resort
Hampton by Hilton Bath City
Hampton by Hilton Bath City
4 out of 5
Avon Street, Bath, England
The price is Rp1.440.284 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
Rp1.440.284
Rp1.728.340 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Bath. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,422 reviews)
"Stayed for 2 nights. Property is a 5 minute walk from Bath Station, a 3 minute walk to the Roman Baths and has many restaurants near by. The hotel room was very clean and looks newly renovated. The corridors were a little dirty but we noticed they cleaned it up the next day. The breakfast options ..."

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2024

Hampton by Hilton Bath City
Mollie's Motel & Diner
Mollie's Motel & Diner
3.5 out of 5
Cribbs Causeway, A4018, Bristol, England
Fully refundable
The price is Rp1.683.449 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
Rp1.683.449
Rp2.020.139 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Bristol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,010 reviews)
"What a beautiful hotel, with great service. When we arrived we were quickly and efficiently checked in by the friendly staff. The hotel is beautifully decorated, nice clean rooms."

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2024

Mollie's Motel & Diner
The Bristol Hotel
The Bristol Hotel
4 out of 5
Prince Street, Bristol, England
The price is Rp1.955.453 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
Rp1.955.453
Rp2.346.626 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Bristol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,018 reviews)
"Staff friendly"

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2024

The Bristol Hotel
The Gainsborough Bath Spa
The Gainsborough Bath Spa
5 out of 5
Beau Street, Bath, England
The price is Rp3.541.160 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
Rp3.541.160
Rp4.249.433 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bath. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (971 reviews)
"I do not like staying across the road and for some reason we always get stuck on the other side."

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2024

The Gainsborough Bath Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Southville

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Bedminster

Visitors to Bedminster enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Skirmish Paintball Bristol is worth a stop.

Bedminster
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Harbourside

Harbourside is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to We The Curious and Millennium Square while you're in town.

Harbourside
St. Mary Redcliffe Church showing a bay or harbour

Bristol Floating Harbour

4/5(657 area reviews)

The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Bristol Floating Harbour. Make a stop by Bristol Aquarium or We The Curious while you're exploring the area.

Bristol Floating Harbour
St. Mary Redcliffe Church featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Redcliffe

Redcliffe is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to St. Mary Redcliffe Church and Bristol Temple Church while you're in town.

Redcliffe
Castle Park featuring a park, wild flowers and heritage architecture

Bristol Old City

Bristol Old City is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to St Nicholas Market and Baldwin Street while you're in town.

Bristol Old City
Cabot Circus Shopping Centre featuring shopping and street scenes as well as a small group of people

Bristol City Centre

4/5(90 area reviews)

The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Bristol City Centre. Make a stop by St Nicholas Market or Old Vic Theatre while you're exploring the area.

Bristol City Centre

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