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Cabot Tower, Bristol

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#1 of 29 in Historic Sites in Bristol

Observation Deck Historic Site

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The 32 F6m (105 ft) Cabot Tower is an icon of Bristol’s skyline. The tower commemorates the navigator and explorer John Cabot, and was constructed 400 years after he set sail from Bristol to North America. Walk up the spiral staircase (approximately 100 steps) and you'll be rewarded with panoramic views of the city. Be sure to bring along your camera, as the view includes picturesque parkland, the city harbor, and some of Bristol’s most famous attractions. The tower has two viewing platforms, breaking up the climb and providing views for those who can’t make it all the way to the top. To visit Cabot Tower and other attractions in Bristol, use our Bristol online trip maker .

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• By Johnny_vegan

  I first visited the Grade 2 Cabot Tower on Brandon Hill when I was first courting my now wife and we took a trip to Bristol...this was over 22 years ago, and last week on our wedding anniversary we we...  more »

• By Jadders58

  I was the only one in our group who wanted to climb the tower.... the walk up the park was harder than the tower. Okay the steps are a little steep and narrow, but there are only 110 (I counted 108)! ...  more »

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• By Bradney Newman

  A bit of an uphill walk to get to the tower but the views from the mid-level landing and the top. Of the tower are well worth the effort. Great photos with my 4 year old granddaughter who referred to the view from the top as “epic”. The view is amazing from the top, Bristol look awesome! Yes, it is hard to climb up there! Try to visit on sunny day rather than rainy one which we had :( . but still good though

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• By Hamid Mayeli

  It's hard to walk to the tower from Bristol cathedral (due to the uphill) and go up the stairs. But it's definitely worth it. The amazing 360 degree view and cool wind relief you in the summer.

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