THE FERRY TOURS IN BRISTOL

Such excursions like the Ferry around the city would be ideal if your time is limited. It only takes 40 minutes. This city is famed for its maritime past. They run every twenty minutes and one does not have to wait for too long. In winter the service is not as frequent and keep a look out for them coming up to the floating harbour that leads past the Watershed and the Arnolfini. The round trip costs about £3.00 and is excellent value and its only £1.50 for pensioners and Kids.

When one takes the Hotwells Round trip, the sights you will see are the newly developed Harbour side area, where the ‘At-Bristol’ Complex is and the ferry also takes you up close and personal beside the two ships that are moored here, which are the SS Great Britain and the Matthew. Along the way one can see the area of Hotwells with its lovely pubs over looking the water. Pubs like the Pump house and the Cottage are located here.

When one takes the Temple Meads Round Trip, which costs £3.30 and £2.00 for kids, this tour takes an hour and covers much the same area as the Hotwells tour, but it also takes you past the famous club called the Thekla and near posh restaurants like the River Station and the Severnshed which was designed by the famous architect Brunel who also designed the famous suspension bridge. The Severnshed was originally a railway shed. The ferry takes you under Bristol bridge and near the ruins of Bristol Castle and on towards Temple Meads Rail station which would be ideal if you are taking the train home. They give you a map to help you find your bearings.

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