Title: Visit Portishead: 2026 Travel Guide for Portishead, Bristol | Expedia.com [Hotels in Portishead](https://expedia.com/Portishead-Hotels.d6149931.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Portishead](https://expedia.com/Portishead-Vacation-Rentals.d6149931.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Things to do in Portishead](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Portishead.d6149931.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Portishead](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Portishead.d6149931.Car-Rental-Guide)[Portishead Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Portishead.d6149931.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Portishead ## Travel Guide ![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)) ## Visit Portishead Things to do - Portishead Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Portishead ![Apex City of Bath Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16480000/16474500/16474486/5f420b3f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Apex City of Bath Hotel 1 James Street West Bath England $101 nightly $121 total Feb 9 - Feb 10 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bath. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,692 reviews) Everything was perfect - spotless clean room, bathroom super clean too. The whole atmosphere was calm , every staff member was happy and attentive. Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F9%2F2026&endDate=2%2F10%2F2026&selected=16474486&PinnedHotelID=16474486&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6149931) ![Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol City Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/5000/4939/1b7bbd4f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol City Centre 2 Lower Castle Street Bristol England $73 nightly $87 total Feb 8 - Feb 9 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bristol. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (558 reviews) Excellent hotel Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F8%2F2026&endDate=2%2F9%2F2026&selected=4939&PinnedHotelID=4939&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6149931) ![Hampton by Hilton Bath City](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74080000/74076700/74076613/f5e60051_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hampton by Hilton Bath City Avon Street Bath England $92 nightly $110 total Feb 22 - Feb 23 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Bath. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,111 reviews) Room was immaculate and had everything we needed. Staff were efficient and friendly. Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F22%2F2026&endDate=2%2F23%2F2026&selected=74076613&PinnedHotelID=74076613&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6149931) [See all 3,604 properties in Portishead](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F6%2F2026&endDate=2%2F7%2F2026®ionId=6149931) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58240000/58238100/58238044/c0a2809c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff 10 Cathedral Rd Cardiff Wales Stay at this apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ... 9/10 Wonderful! (311 reviews) Great spot, lovely space and very clean and comfortable Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Cardiff-Hotels-The-Spires-Cardiff.h58238044.Hotel-Information) ![Hiding Space - Westgate Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20620000/20616000/20615906/5ea83072_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hiding Space - Westgate Apartments 4-5 Westgate Buildings Bath England Stay at this apartment in Bath. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (338 reviews) Room very clean, ideal location for Roman Baths, pubs and restaurants. Tour bus stops at the door! Stayed on 3rd floor, no issues with noise on a Friday night. We will use again when we return. Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Bath-Hotels-Hiding-Space-Westgate-Apartments.h20615906.Hotel-Information) ![Quay Apartments Clarence House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29760000/29751600/29751582/392ff9f5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quay Apartments Clarence House Clarence Place Newport Wales Stay at this apartment in Newport. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Rodney Parade and Friars Walk Newport ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (145 reviews) Friendly, simple check -in. Easy parking in multistory just behind which can be added to the room. Great TV, good shower and comfy bed. Roomy flat with good equipment level in the kitchen. Some welcome gifts too (tea, coffee, sugar, washing up liquid and tea towels) which were very welcome. Mini ... Reviewed on Oct 8, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Cardiff-Hotels-Quay-Apartments-Clarence-House.h29751582.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Portishead](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6149931&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Portishead hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6149931&startDate=2026-02-05&endDate=2026-02-06)[Feb 5 - Feb 6](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6149931&startDate=2026-02-05&endDate=2026-02-06) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6149931&startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07)[Feb 6 - Feb 7](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6149931&startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6149931&startDate=2%2F6%2F2026&endDate=2%2F8%2F2026)[Feb 6 - Feb 8](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6149931&startDate=2%2F6%2F2026&endDate=2%2F8%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6149931&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026)[Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6149931&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![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 4/5(35 reviews) 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.com/University-Of-Bristol-Bristol.d6084227.Vacation-Attraction) ![Bristol Hippodrome which includes interior views, performance art and theater scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084175/f483e3c9-a22e-4ebc-a4bc-05ca74999751.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bristol Hippodrome Theatre 4.5/5(8 reviews) This historic theater offers a wide variety of entertainment, from West End productions and Broadway shows, to traditional pantomimes and opera. [](https://expedia.com/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 4.5/5(18 reviews) Walk the grounds once traversed by royalty, dine in a dungeon and spend the night in a room fit for a king. [](https://expedia.com/Thornbury-Castle-Bristol.d6084223.Vacation-Attraction) ![Cabot Circus Shopping Centre showing interior views and shopping](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 4.5/5(54 reviews) Discover new fashion trends, watch the latest releases from Hollywood and play a round of miniature golf at this modern retail mall. [](https://expedia.com/Cabot-Circus-Shopping-Centre-Bristol-City-Centre.d6123058.Vacation-Attraction) ![Clifton Suspension Bridge featuring a sunset, landscape views and a bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084195/20bf8b8a-0d1a-48a4-8ff7-fba8336b01c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Clifton Suspension Bridge 4.5/5(47 reviews) Both striking and practical, this bridge has long been the symbol of the city of Bristol. [](https://expedia.com/Clifton-Suspension-Bridge-Bristol.d6084195.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 3/5(1 review) Catch an event at Ashton Gate Stadium during your trip to Bristol. Check out the shops and lively bars in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.com/Ashton-Gate-Stadium-Bristol.d6151776.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Best of Bath Walking Tours - Georgian Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5259231/a31e212a-4a0f-4506-96da-0cf2f8da1039.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Best of Bath Walking Tours - Georgian Tour $27 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/best-of-bath-walking-tours-georgian-tour.a5259231.activity-details) ![Dr Lynch dares you to join the tour!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4773419/ef35d312-da62-4cc0-b8ed-1a14bd133a5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fully Guided Bath Ghost Tours $24 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/fully-guided-bath-ghost-tours.a4773419.activity-details) ![Tootbus Bath Discovery Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45556587/a8578b18-e37a-4a90-99a6-03cb11555376.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tootbus Bath Discovery Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour $33 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/tootbus-bath-discovery-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour.a45556587.activity-details) ![Bath: Guided Tour of Iconic Bridgerton Filming Locations](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48186268/1e2c8bc3-b051-4495-9606-2073d02ef188.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bath: Guided Tour of Iconic Bridgerton Filming Locations $27 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/bath-guided-tour-of-iconic-bridgerton-filming-locations.a48186268.activity-details) ![Stonehenge & Cotswold Villages from Bristol](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47291578/b024b9f6-55a3-4dac-91a7-acd08af6faaa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Stonehenge & Cotswold Villages from Bristol $120 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/stonehenge-cotswold-villages-from-bristol.a47291578.activity-details) ![St Mary Redcliffe Church Bristol: Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47853614/ccaa2566-174d-4b27-80b5-05b93f3ee6ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St Mary Redcliffe Church Bristol: Guided Tour $8 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/st-mary-redcliffe-church-bristol-guided-tour.a47853614.activity-details) [See all activities in Portishead](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Portishead.d6149931.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Portishead ![Wills Memorial Building showing a city, night scenes and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532491710/e9e0d347-6f88-4d80-ad32-173ef6e3a3ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bristol ![Clevedon Pier was opened in 1869 to receive paddle steamer passengers from Devon and Wales. It is a grade 2 listed building. Sir John Betjerman said it was "the most beautiful pier in England" ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4608/216d7778-9528-4904-b37d-94573d106efe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Clevedon ![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 - Cities near Portishead - Places of interest [Bristol](https://expedia.com/Bristol.dx688)[Clevedon](https://expedia.com/Clevedon.dx4608)[Portbury](https://expedia.com/Portbury.dx6048216) - [Portishead Lake Grounds ](https://expedia.com/Portishead-Lake-Grounds-Bristol.d553248621532491194.Vacation-Attraction) - [Parish Wharf Swimming Pool ](https://expedia.com/Parish-Wharf-Swimming-Pool-Bristol.d553248621532491195.Vacation-Attraction) - [Principality Stadium ](https://expedia.com/Principality-Stadium-Cardiff-City-Centre.d6084257.Vacation-Attraction) - [Cardiff Bay ](https://expedia.com/Cardiff-Bay-Butetown.d553248621532490507.Vacation-Attraction) - [Brecon Beacons National Park ](https://expedia.com/Brecon-Beacons-National-Park-Wales.d6054302.Vacation-Attraction) - [Cheddar Gorge ](https://expedia.com/Cheddar-Gorge-Cheddar.d6094237.Vacation-Attraction) - [Cardiff Castle ](https://expedia.com/Cardiff-Castle-Cardiff-City-Centre.d6084239.Vacation-Attraction) - [The Mall at Cribbs Causeway ](https://expedia.com/The-Mall-At-Cribbs-Causeway-Bristol.d6149864.Vacation-Attraction) - [University of Bristol ](https://expedia.com/University-Of-Bristol-Bristol.d6084227.Vacation-Attraction) - [Bristol Hippodrome Theatre ](https://expedia.com/Bristol-Hippodrome-Theatre-Bristol-Floating-Harbour.d6084175.Vacation-Attraction) - [Thermae Bath Spa ](https://expedia.com/Thermae-Bath-Spa-Bath-City-Centre.d6151658.Vacation-Attraction) - [Wye Valley ](https://expedia.com/Wye-Valley-United-Kingdom.d6349960.Vacation-Attraction) - [Thornbury Castle ](https://expedia.com/Thornbury-Castle-Bristol.d6084223.Vacation-Attraction) - [Utilita Arena Cardiff ](https://expedia.com/Utilita-Arena-Cardiff-Cardiff-City-Centre.d6168689.Vacation-Attraction) - [Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club ](https://expedia.com/Celtic-Manor-Resort-Golf-Club-Cardiff.d6084251.Vacation-Attraction) - [Roman Baths ](https://expedia.com/Roman-Baths-Bath-City-Centre.d6079375.Vacation-Attraction) - [Cabot Circus Shopping Centre ](https://expedia.com/Cabot-Circus-Shopping-Centre-Bristol-City-Centre.d6123058.Vacation-Attraction) - [Clifton Suspension Bridge ](https://expedia.com/Clifton-Suspension-Bridge-Bristol.d6084195.Vacation-Attraction) - [Cardiff University ](https://expedia.com/Cardiff-University-Cathays.d6084247.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ashton Gate Stadium ](https://expedia.com/Ashton-Gate-Stadium-Bristol.d6151776.Vacation-Attraction) - [Bath Spa University ](https://expedia.com/Bath-Spa-University-Bristol.d6151652.Vacation-Attraction) - [Chepstow Racecourse ](https://expedia.com/Chepstow-Racecourse-Cardiff.d6171652.Vacation-Attraction) - [Wales Millennium Centre ](https://expedia.com/Wales-Millennium-Centre-Butetown.d6084283.Vacation-Attraction) - [Wells Cathedral ](https://expedia.com/Wells-Cathedral-Wells.d6079393.Vacation-Attraction) - [Royal Crescent ](https://expedia.com/Royal-Crescent-Upper-Town.d6079377.Vacation-Attraction) - [Aztec West Business Park ](https://expedia.com/Aztec-West-Business-Park-Bristol.d6249122.Vacation-Attraction) - [Cardiff City Stadium ](https://expedia.com/Cardiff-City-Stadium-Canton.d6249576.Vacation-Attraction) - [Bath Abbey ](https://expedia.com/Bath-Abbey-Bath-City-Centre.d6079299.Vacation-Attraction) - [Tintern Abbey ](https://expedia.com/Tintern-Abbey-Cardiff.d6086409.Vacation-Attraction) - [Noah's Ark Zoo Farm ](https://expedia.com/Noahs-Ark-Zoo-Farm-Bristol.d6079365.Vacation-Attraction) - [SS Great Britain ](https://expedia.com/SS-Great-Britain-Bristol-Floating-Harbour.d6084215.Vacation-Attraction)