Brandon Hill · Bristol
Climb Cabot Tower
108 steps up a sandstone tower for one of the best views in Bristol.
- ⏱ 20 min
- 💷 £0
- 🥾 Medium
Built in 1897 to mark 400 years since John Cabot sailed from Bristol to Newfoundland, Cabot Tower sits on top of Brandon Hill park and gives you the whole city in one shot: harbour, suspension bridge, and both cathedrals.
What you’ll do
- 1Find the tower
- 2Climb it
- 3Prove it
Save it, send it to friends or plan your day around it. Free on the web, no download.
Photo: Stephen Richards, CC BY-SA 2.0
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