Bristol24/7 Student Guide 2020: Instagrammable Bristol

Bristol is an amazing city that is full of creativity and spots for the perfect Instagram post. Just searching #Bristol on Instagram will show you an abundance of sights that others have captured and build up your excitement as you await your move to Bristol for university and the delights it brings. Here is my list of recommended spots that are perfect for Instagram:

Dower House
A very popular spot for photographs, for locals and tourists alike. It is in Stoke Park, on a hill above the M32 motorway, and it one of Bristol’s more prominent landmarks. With its bright yellow exterior, it’s not hard to spot.

It’s surrounded by lush green grasses, making it the perfect spot for picnics and gatherings with friends. The area is quiet and secluded, providing a getaway spot from the hustle and bustle of the city centre.

You can see the yellow house from the M32. Photo: Sarah Scorey/@withmylittlecamera

Royal York Crescent
Royal York Crescent is located in Clifton Village, just outside the city centre, and is a residential street. It has a fantastic view as it overlooks the docks, harbour and city below; a sight that is not to be missed!

Royal York Crescent is one of the most expensive streets in Bristol and it’s the ideal location to show off this amazing city. If you venture up to Clifton Village, this location is a must have spot for your Instagram.

Royal York Crescent, located in the very Instagrammable Clifton. Photo: Sarah Scorey/@withmylittlecamera

Clifton Observatory
Clifton Observatory is another prominent landmark of Bristol and offers spectacular views of Clifton Suspension Bridge and the city beyond.

It is a historic windmill with an observation tower and features a Camera Obscura for a unique experience of the wonders of the city. There is a small cafe situated on the side of the windmill with wide glass windows for you to look out at the surrounding greenery as you drink your coffee.

Clifton Observatory offers excellent views of the Suspension Bridge. Photo: Sarah Scorey/@withmylittlecamera

Clifton Suspension Bridge

Spanning the Avon Gorge to link Clifton to Leigh Woods, this is one of the most popular sights in Bristol. There are hundreds of murals, photographs and paintings of the famous bridge within the city.

You can walk or cycle across the bridge for free but driving over will incur a toll. You will not want to pass up the opportunity for a photograph at this famous location.

Not a photo opportunity to be missed. Photo: Sarah Scorey/@withmylittlecamera

College Green
reen is a circular public open space in the centre of Bristol. It is surrounded by a variety of historic and important buildings and monuments, including City Hall, the Cathedral, the Lord Mayor’s Chapel, the Abbey Gatehouse and Queen Victoria’s statue.

This is the perfect spot to relax and hang out with friends and provides a spot of greenery within the city centre. As well as being a popular area for protests and marches, it’s also extremely Instagrammable.

Relax in from of the cathedral. Photo: Sarah Scorey/@withmylittlecamera

Harbourside
Bristol’s harbourside is an attractive and modern area that is filled with a variety of restaurants, bars, shops and hotels. The area comes alive during the weekends and people gather here to eat, drink and socialise with a fantastic view of the harbour.

There are also markets on a Sunday, and lots of sports and activities on offer, including paddle boarding, cycling, rowing and yachting; there is something for everyone!

Visit the harbourside for a taste of everything. Photo: Sarah Scorey/@withmylittlecamera

I hope this little guide around the city’s most Instagrammable spots will help you to accustom yourself to the city and provide you with lots of new content for your Instagram. There are so many things to see and do around Bristol, you’ll constantly be unlocking treasures as you explore more of your new home.

Main photo: Sarah Scorey

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