Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Rickford February 2026 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Rickford](https://expedia.ca/Rickford-Hotels.d3000426549.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Rickford Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Rickford.d3000426549.Car-Rental-Guide)[Rickford Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Rickford.d3000426549.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Rickford ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Rickford Types of activities [Rickford travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Rickford.dx3000426549) ![Burrington Ham, Long Rock.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000426549/9078203f-839c-42ee-b3be-1b31cff598e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000426549/9078203f-839c-42ee-b3be-1b31cff598e7.jpg) by [Robert Powell](https://www.panoramio.com/user/777952?with_photo_id=52766008) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![Burrington Ham, Long Rock.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000426549/9078203f-839c-42ee-b3be-1b31cff598e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000426549/9078203f-839c-42ee-b3be-1b31cff598e7.jpg) by [Robert Powell](https://www.panoramio.com/user/777952?with_photo_id=52766008) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![Rickford Lodge Image Captured last year at the beautiful Masonic Lodge in Rickford](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050532/5ee44185-2f4a-4934-abde-d100fc9b0fca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Holy Trinity Church Burrington.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000426549/3b83666f-cc82-4bcc-940f-3f3086a5c6ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000426549/3b83666f-cc82-4bcc-940f-3f3086a5c6ef.jpg) by [Adrian and Janet Quantock](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/2433) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Convenient corner Tucked in a corner of the small village of Burrington, opposite the church. Here you can have a sit down, make a call, dispose of your rubbish, post a letter, pump some water, smell the flowers, appreciate modern art and organise your weekend via the notice board.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000426549/79087a92-5c2f-4043-9756-f4a30eaf3b9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000426549/79087a92-5c2f-4043-9756-f4a30eaf3b9e.jpg) by [Jo Dickson](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/25987) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Rickford Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Rickford has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Rickford is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Rickford to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Rickford Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Rickford. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Rickford attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Top places to visit ### 1\. University of Bristol Experience student life in and around an acclaimed institute of higher education at the University of Bristol. It is recognizable for its landmark buildings, museums and its proximity to a busy nightlife district. The origins of the University of Bristol date back to 1595 and it received a royal charter in 1909\. It counts Nobel Laureates, such as Sir Winston Churchill, among its former chancellors, professors and students. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/University-Of-Bristol-Bristol.d6084227.Vacation-Attraction) ![University of Bristol](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084227/2b476274-f36a-4dc6-8c4a-70048fffac93.jpg) ### 2\. Thermae Bath Spa Thermae Bath Spa offers indoor and outdoor thermal baths in a modern and chic spa setting. Spend the day receiving massages and treatments, and soaking in the soothing hot pools. These pools are fed by the same mineral-rich water used by the Celts and Romans 2,000 years ago. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Thermae-Bath-Spa-Bath-City-Centre.d6151658.Vacation-Attraction) ![Thermae Bath Spa which includes mist or fog, a pool and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151658/aad17b9d-8125-4ea7-b5b1-d8d41adf44dd.jpg) ### 3\. Bristol Hippodrome Theatre Visit the Bristol Hippodrome for a wide variety of performances and to see the domed ceiling that can be opened up to the night sky. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Bristol-Hippodrome-Theatre-Bristol-Floating-Harbour.d6084175.Vacation-Attraction) ![Bristol Hippodrome](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084175/ef4cab39-8285-4c3b-9771-e3c7b7c506dd.jpg) ### 4\. Cabot Circus Shopping Centre At Cabot Circus Shopping Centre you can shop at popular brand-name stores, dine on contemporary cuisine and have fun at an adventure golf course. Cabot Circus Shopping Centre opened in 2008 and replaced a precinct of post-war retail buildings. It features three split-level shopping streets covered by a striking shell-shaped roof. The roof’s glass panels create the effect of an outdoor mall while protecting visitors from unfavorable weather conditions. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Cabot-Circus-Shopping-Centre-Bristol-City-Centre.d6123058.Vacation-Attraction) ![Cabot Circus Shopping Centre which includes shopping and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123058/f37a176f-4cf9-4878-8834-26b63664bbd8.jpg) ### 5\. Roman Baths The Roman Baths is a famous historical landmark encompassing several ancient bathhouses and a museum. Walk around the site to learn more about the rituals and practices of bathing, which were an integral part of life in Roman society. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Roman-Baths-Bath-City-Centre.d6079375.Vacation-Attraction) ![Roman Baths which includes heritage architecture, heritage elements and a pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079375/bd2a789b-de34-444a-81ca-12cadb48e3e2.jpg) ### 6\. Clifton Suspension Bridge The Clifton Suspension Bridge spans the River Avon and links Clifton, a shopping district in Bristol, to Leigh Woods in the county of Somerset. Opened in 1864, the bridge is the brainchild of renowned mechanical and civil engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel. It has become a major landmark of the area, and is worth visiting even if you don’t need to cross it. 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[Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_3000426549) ## Recommended things to do in Rickford | Number of things to do | 8 | | ------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Burrington Combe Caving Experience](/things-to-do/burrington-combe-caving-experience.a51595288.activity-details): CA $41 | | Top 5 things to do | [Somerset: Wookey Hole Caves Day Admission Ticket](/things-to-do/somerset-wookey-hole-caves-day-admission-ticket.a49366231.activity-details)[Burrington Combe Caving Experience](/things-to-do/burrington-combe-caving-experience.a51595288.activity-details)[Treetops Adventure Bristol](/things-to-do/treetops-adventure-bristol.a51555122.activity-details)[West Country Games - the most popular group activity in the South West!](/things-to-do/west-country-games-the-most-popular-group-activity-in-the-south-west.a48559347.activity-details)[Cheddar Gorge 1 Day Private Sightseeing from Southampton Cruise](/things-to-do/cheddar-gorge-1-day-private-sightseeing-from-southampton-cruise.a50685015.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Burrington Combe Caving Experience](/things-to-do/burrington-combe-caving-experience.a51595288.activity-details)[Treetops Adventure Bristol](/things-to-do/treetops-adventure-bristol.a51555122.activity-details)[West Country Games - the most popular group activity in the South West!](/things-to-do/west-country-games-the-most-popular-group-activity-in-the-south-west.a48559347.activity-details)[Bristol’s Heritage and Suspension Bridge: Private Walking Tour](/things-to-do/bristols-heritage-and-suspension-bridge-private-walking-tour.a46990760.activity-details) | | With kids | [Somerset: Wookey Hole Caves Day Admission Ticket](/things-to-do/somerset-wookey-hole-caves-day-admission-ticket.a49366231.activity-details) | ## What to do in Rickford --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Rickford ![University of Bristol](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084227/2b476274-f36a-4dc6-8c4a-70048fffac93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Bristol 4/5(13 reviews) Wander between campus buildings and architectural landmarks, visit museums, catch a theater show and admire outdoor art displays at this city center university. [](https://expedia.ca/University-Of-Bristol-Bristol.d6084227.Vacation-Attraction) ![Bristol Hippodrome which includes theatre scenes, performance art and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084175/f483e3c9-a22e-4ebc-a4bc-05ca74999751.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bristol Hippodrome Theatre This historic theater offers a wide variety of entertainment, from West End productions and Broadway shows, to traditional pantomimes and opera. [](https://expedia.ca/Bristol-Hippodrome-Theatre-Bristol-Floating-Harbour.d6084175.Vacation-Attraction) ![Cabot Circus Shopping Centre which includes shopping and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123058/f37a176f-4cf9-4878-8834-26b63664bbd8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cabot Circus Shopping Centre 4.5/5(10 reviews) Discover new fashion trends, watch the latest releases from Hollywood and play a round of miniature golf at this modern retail mall. [](https://expedia.ca/Cabot-Circus-Shopping-Centre-Bristol-City-Centre.d6123058.Vacation-Attraction) ![Thornbury Castle which includes a castle and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084223/64fda9bf-0178-4a94-bfbe-500e5dac9787.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Thornbury Castle 5/5(2 reviews) Walk the grounds once traversed by royalty, dine in a dungeon and spend the night in a room fit for a king. [](https://expedia.ca/Thornbury-Castle-Bristol.d6084223.Vacation-Attraction) ![Clifton Suspension Bridge featuring a bridge, a sunset and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084195/20bf8b8a-0d1a-48a4-8ff7-fba8336b01c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Clifton Suspension Bridge 4.5/5(8 reviews) Both striking and practical, this bridge has long been the symbol of the city of Bristol. [](https://expedia.ca/Clifton-Suspension-Bridge-Bristol.d6084195.Vacation-Attraction) ![#Bristol #England #Atyeo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050532/ed6fc64b-8e31-4614-9431-83d9ce3234d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ashton Gate Stadium Catch an event at Ashton Gate Stadium during your trip to Bristol. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.ca/Ashton-Gate-Stadium-Bristol.d6151776.Vacation-Attraction) ![The Lakeside walk in the Newton Park campus of Bath Spa University is my favourite place to go between lectures. The natural beauty of this campus is one of the reasons I chose to apply to this university. I still find it crazy how quickly I can feel immersed in the great outdoors, whilst still being close to the university buildings. Filled with swans, ducks, herons and a 15th century tower across the lake, there is plenty to sit back and appreciate. #Trovember Photo Contest](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151652/518a4d03-c1c6-4f5f-a085-90e8e2cf5de8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bath Spa University Walk around the campus at Bath Spa University as part of your travels around Newton St. Loe. Check out the shops and lively bars in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.ca/Bath-Spa-University-Bath.d6151652.Vacation-Attraction) ![Bristol Southmead Hospital Direction Sign Brunel Quarter A, Way out, Bristol Brain Centre, Bristol Breast Care Centre, MacMillan Wellbeing Centre, Limes Quarter, Science Quarter](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634855571417/22855f1f-2bcb-4bfd-9956-763b74ef780b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Southmead Hospital Though Southmead Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Bristol while you are here. [](https://expedia.ca/Southmead-Hospital-Bristol.d553248634855571417.Vacation-Attraction) ![SS Great Britain featuring signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084215/4c431fd2-08d4-4216-a441-de6054734cbf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### SS Great Britain 4.5/5(3 reviews) Climb aboard this museum ship to learn about its long and eventful life at sea. [](https://expedia.ca/SS-Great-Britain-Bristol-Floating-Harbour.d6084215.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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