Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Portishead February 2026 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Portishead](https://expedia.ca/Portishead-Hotels.d6149931.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Portishead](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Portishead.d6149931.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Portishead Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Portishead.d6149931.Car-Rental-Guide)[Portishead Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Portishead.d6149931.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Portishead ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Portishead Types of activities [Portishead travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Portishead.dx6149931) ![Ship to Shore ~ Public Art by John Buck. My fave of the sculptures on the Quay. :)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6149931/b02e80de-c3c4-44c6-8c9a-22fbabab7358.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ship to Shore ~ Public Art by John Buck. My fave of the sculptures on the Quay. :)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6149931/b02e80de-c3c4-44c6-8c9a-22fbabab7358.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A great place to have a walk around, feed the ducks/swans and grab a coffee in one of the shops around the marina. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6149931/1441a3da-7f5d-4d40-91b6-21e01efc3dc3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Looking up the River Severn from Portishead, towards the M5 Second Severn Crossing.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6149931/c45d9f82-63de-4183-9c92-16688d622207.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6149931/c45d9f82-63de-4183-9c92-16688d622207.jpg) by [Mattbuck](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Mattbuck) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ![Looking across the Severn from Portishead towards the docks at Portbury and Avonmouth.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6149931/11ef513b-4ee7-4fda-8785-a17dcbc24545.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6149931/11ef513b-4ee7-4fda-8785-a17dcbc24545.jpg) by [Mattbuck](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Mattbuck) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ## Portishead Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Portishead 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 Portishead 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 Portishead 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. #### Portishead 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 Portishead. 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 Portishead 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. --- ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. 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[Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_6149931) ## Recommended things to do in Portishead | Number of things to do | 43 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Self-Guided Walking Tour of Bristol with Audio Guide](/things-to-do/self-guided-walking-tour-of-bristol-with-audio-guide.a51402415.activity-details): CA $9 | | Top 5 things to do | [St Mary Redcliffe Church Bristol: Guided Tour](/things-to-do/st-mary-redcliffe-church-bristol-guided-tour.a47853614.activity-details)[Air Raid Shelter + St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour](/things-to-do/st-nicholas-market-and-air-raid-shelter-walking-tour.a44957917.activity-details)[Stonehenge & Cotswold Villages from Bristol](/things-to-do/stonehenge-cotswold-villages-from-bristol.a47291578.activity-details)[Luggage Storage in Bristol](/things-to-do/luggage-storage-in-bristol.a48272234.activity-details)[Oxford & the Cotswolds from Bristol](/things-to-do/oxford-the-cotswolds-from-bristol.a47291561.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [St Mary Redcliffe Church Bristol: Guided Tour](/things-to-do/st-mary-redcliffe-church-bristol-guided-tour.a47853614.activity-details)[Air Raid Shelter + St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour](/things-to-do/st-nicholas-market-and-air-raid-shelter-walking-tour.a44957917.activity-details)[Blackbeard to Banksy - The Ultimate Walking Tour of Bristol](/things-to-do/blackbeard-to-banksy-the-ultimate-walking-tour-of-bristol.a1074949.activity-details)[Bristol: Guided Ghost Tour](/things-to-do/bristol-guided-ghost-tour.a48418131.activity-details)[Fully guided Bristol Ghost Tours](/things-to-do/fully-guided-ghost-tour-of-bristol.a45726743.activity-details) | | With kids | [St Mary Redcliffe Church Bristol: Guided Tour](/things-to-do/st-mary-redcliffe-church-bristol-guided-tour.a47853614.activity-details)[Air Raid Shelter + St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour](/things-to-do/st-nicholas-market-and-air-raid-shelter-walking-tour.a44957917.activity-details)[Stonehenge & Cotswold Villages from Bristol](/things-to-do/stonehenge-cotswold-villages-from-bristol.a47291578.activity-details)[Oxford & the Cotswolds from Bristol](/things-to-do/oxford-the-cotswolds-from-bristol.a47291561.activity-details)[Blackbeard to Banksy - The Ultimate Walking Tour of Bristol](/things-to-do/blackbeard-to-banksy-the-ultimate-walking-tour-of-bristol.a1074949.activity-details) | ## What to do in Portishead --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Portishead ![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 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 #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) ![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) ![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 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) ![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 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) ![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 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) ![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 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? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Portishead ![Wills Memorial Building featuring a city, heritage elements and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532491710/e9e0d347-6f88-4d80-ad32-173ef6e3a3ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bristol ![Mill Lane Bluebells, Portbury](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048216/5f2f6d35-a104-48af-b7dc-9b5d67b342df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0) by [BarnabyKirsen](https://www.panoramio.com/user/2148094?with_photo_id=13285841) ([Creative Commons Attribution 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ### Portbury ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Portishead worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Portishead? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Portishead? ### Is three days enough to stay in Portishead? ### Is Portishead a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Portishead with kids? > - [St Mary Redcliffe Church Bristol: Guided Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/st-mary-redcliffe-church-bristol-guided-tour.a47853614.activity-details) > - [Air Raid Shelter + St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/st-nicholas-market-and-air-raid-shelter-walking-tour.a44957917.activity-details) > - [Stonehenge & Cotswold Villages from Bristol](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/stonehenge-cotswold-villages-from-bristol.a47291578.activity-details) > - [Oxford & the Cotswolds from Bristol](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/oxford-the-cotswolds-from-bristol.a47291561.activity-details) > - [Blackbeard to Banksy - The Ultimate Walking Tour of Bristol](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/blackbeard-to-banksy-the-ultimate-walking-tour-of-bristol.a1074949.activity-details) ### What to do in Portishead for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Portishead? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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