Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Portishead December 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Portishead Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Bristol-Portishead.dx6149931)[Hotels in Portishead](https://expedia.co.uk/Portishead-Bristol-Hotels.0-n6149931-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Portishead Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Portishead.d6149931.Car-Hire-Guide)[Portishead Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Portishead.d6149931.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Portishead ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Portishead Types of activities [Portishead travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Portishead.dx6149931) ![Photo by Sharon Sunshine ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/5cea39819d8d74a862e5362148c7dfc5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Sharon Sunshine ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/5cea39819d8d74a862e5362148c7dfc5.jpg) ![Photo by Steve Olds](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/e195f7af66fa179f82539952bf26f99d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Steve Olds](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/e195f7af66fa179f82539952bf26f99d.jpg) ![Photo by Dave Medcroft](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4699bd9bf1a9c0a59c6ff66ffca498a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Dave Medcroft](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4699bd9bf1a9c0a59c6ff66ffca498a8.jpg) ![Photo "Portishead" by BarnabyKirsen (CC BY) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/3e0c0224b113783ee1d380bd5299e60b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/3e0c0224b113783ee1d380bd5299e60b.jpg) by [BarnabyKirsen](https://www.panoramio.com/user/2148094?with_photo_id=13285841) ([CC BY](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ![Photo "Portishead" by Mattbuck (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/76d12fc574b825acdf0defc3d7c4aa7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/76d12fc574b825acdf0defc3d7c4aa7d.jpg) by [Mattbuck](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Mattbuck) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ## Portishead Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Portishead has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Portishead, 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 to Portishead 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. #### Places of interest in Portishead Portishead is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Portishead, and make it a breeze to explore Portishead and 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 holiday 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 to Portishead, 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 in Portishead. #### Portishead attractions Portishead 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 in Portishead to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Portishead. Looking for things to do in Portishead 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 of Portishead or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Portishead attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails! --- - ![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 One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Top places to visit ### 1\. Principality Stadium Opened in June 1999 complete with the first fully retractable roof in the UK, it has hosted some of the world’s most famous sporting events as well as concerts featuring the biggest entertainers in show business, from Take That, One Direction and Oasis to Madonna, Rihanna and Beyoncé. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Principality-Stadium-Cardiff-City-Centre.d6084257.Attraction) ![Millennium Stadium featuring a river or creek and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084257/e0623f37-090c-417c-b9a3-3ceea290b34c.jpg) ### 2\. Brecon Beacons National Park The park is made up of 519 square miles of mountain ranges, river valleys, rolling hills, forests, lakes, waterfalls and hidden caves. In among this stunning natural beauty, you will also find some of Wales’ most colourful towns, pubs, farmers’ markets and Michelin-starred restaurants. The quaint village of Llanddewi Skirrid near Abergavenny is particularly worth a visit. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brecon-Beacons-National-Park-Wales.d6054302.Attraction) ![Brecon Beacons National Park which includes rainforest, a waterfall and a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054302/a46ff2f7-c7fe-453b-bd34-b2a418b5cdb1.jpg) ### 3\. 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.co.uk/Cabot-Circus-Shopping-Centre-Bristol-City-Centre.d6123058.Attraction) ![Cabot Circus Shopping Centre which includes interior views and shopping](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123058/f37a176f-4cf9-4878-8834-26b63664bbd8.jpg) ### 4\. Cardiff Castle A 12-sided medieval keep offering panoramic views across the city from a platform at its top is at the castle’s heart, but the site is also full of later additions that capture the imagination. Fabulous mock-Gothic features, including an extravagant banqueting hall and clock tower, were added during the Victorian era. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Castle-Cardiff-City-Centre.d6084239.Attraction) ![Cardiff Castle showing heritage architecture, château or palace and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084239/ed41c62f-a193-4860-b2b1-e025766c3f02.jpg) ### 5\. 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.co.uk/Thermae-Bath-Spa-Bath-City-Centre.d6151658.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) ## Recommended things to do in Portishead | Number of things to do | 43 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [St Mary Redcliffe Church Bristol: Guided Tour](/things-to-do/st-mary-redcliffe-church-bristol-guided-tour.a47853614.activity-details): £6 | | 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)[Bristol: The House Magicians Comedy and Magic Show](/things-to-do/bristol-the-house-magicians-comedy-and-magic-show.a47686267.activity-details)[Bristol: Guided Ghost Tour](/things-to-do/bristol-guided-ghost-tour.a48418131.activity-details)[Stonehenge & Cotswold Villages from Bristol](/things-to-do/stonehenge-cotswold-villages-from-bristol.a47291578.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)[Bristol: The House Magicians Comedy and Magic Show](/things-to-do/bristol-the-house-magicians-comedy-and-magic-show.a47686267.activity-details)[Bristol: Guided Ghost Tour](/things-to-do/bristol-guided-ghost-tour.a48418131.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) | | 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)[Bristol: Guided Ghost Tour](/things-to-do/bristol-guided-ghost-tour.a48418131.activity-details)[Stonehenge & Cotswold Villages from Bristol](/things-to-do/stonehenge-cotswold-villages-from-bristol.a47291578.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 --- ### Popular places to visit ![Cabot Circus Shopping Centre which includes interior views and shopping](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/298000/298523-Bristol-City-Centre.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.co.uk/Cabot-Circus-Shopping-Centre-Bristol-City-Centre.d6123058.Attraction) ![Bristol Hippodrome Theatre featuring performance art, interior views and theatre scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/37000/37148-Bristol-Hippodrome.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.co.uk/Bristol-Hippodrome-Theatre-Bristol-Floating-Harbour.d6084175.Attraction) ![University of Bristol](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/411000/411948-University-Of-Bristol.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.co.uk/University-Of-Bristol-Bristol.d6084227.Attraction) ![Ashton Gate Stadium](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/9f5be5a880af1db66c46329166fcad7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ashton Gate Stadium Catch an event at Ashton Gate Stadium during your trip to Bristol. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ashton-Gate-Stadium-Bristol.d6151776.Attraction) ![Thornbury Castle](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/342000/342990-Thornbury-Castle.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.co.uk/Thornbury-Castle-Thornbury.d6084223.Attraction) ![Clifton Suspension Bridge which includes a sunset, a bridge and a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/298000/298613-Clifton-Suspension-Bridge.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.co.uk/Clifton-Suspension-Bridge-Bristol.d6084195.Attraction) ![SS Great Britain which includes signage](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/37000/37166-Ss-Great-Britain.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.co.uk/SS-Great-Britain-Bristol-Floating-Harbour.d6084215.Attraction) ![Bristol Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/298000/298670-Bristol-Cathedral.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bristol Cathedral This 900-year-old religious monument is revered for its exquisite vaulted ceilings, stained-glass windows and Romanesque-style Chapter House. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bristol-Cathedral-Bristol-Floating-Harbour.d6084169.Attraction) ![Chew Valley Lake](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/eb303ed2e9ee58632ef410b028e118a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chew Valley Lake Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Chew Valley Lake during your travels in Bristol. Discover the lively bars and great live music in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Chew-Valley-Lake-Bristol.d553248621532491205.Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/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 which includes a city, heritage elements and night scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/298000/298414-Bristol.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bristol ![Photo by Shayne Gillard](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ad6c7bfa14898e1a4642c42346295704.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Clevedon ![Photo by Edgar Pinto](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/7fb012e010f95ae34263a230e176d071.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### 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.co.uk/things-to-do/st-mary-redcliffe-church-bristol-guided-tour.a47853614.activity-details) > - [Air Raid Shelter + St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/st-nicholas-market-and-air-raid-shelter-walking-tour.a44957917.activity-details) > - [Bristol: Guided Ghost Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bristol-guided-ghost-tour.a48418131.activity-details) > - [Stonehenge & Cotswold Villages from Bristol](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/stonehenge-cotswold-villages-from-bristol.a47291578.activity-details) > - [Blackbeard to Banksy - The Ultimate Walking Tour of Bristol](https://expedia.co.uk/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 when you book in 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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