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in the town of Bristol, in the county of Somerset

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About Cabot Tower, Bristol

One of two towers dominating the Bristol skyline, and not far from Brunel's Suspension Bridge, Cabot tower stands 100ft high ontop of a high hill just outside the city centre. Built in 1897, the tower commemorates John Cabot's voyage to America in 1497 (he discovered Newfoundland).
At the base of the Tower you will find emplacements for captured Russian guns brought back to England after the Crimean War.
The tower was designed by William Venn Gough (1842-1918), and was based on a tower in the Loire in France but in a style prevalent in England at the time of Henry VII.
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Recommended towns near Cabot Tower, Bristol

Bristol, a Historic City in the county of Somerset (2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction NE)
Bristol Zoo is not this great city's only claim to fame
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Severn Beach, in the county of Gloucestershire (7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction N)
From this pleasant spot it is possible to get the most marvellous views of the two impressive bridges spanning the River Severn.
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Bath, in the county of Somerset (12.0 miles, 19.3 km, direction SE)
Bath is an elegant city famous for its fascinating history, its beautiful Georgian architecture and its Roman remains.
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Cheddar, a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset (14.0 miles, 22.6 km, direction SW)
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Castle Combe, a Picturesque Village in the county of Wiltshire (16.8 miles, 27.0 km, direction E)
As recently as 2001 it was awarded the title of 'Most Picturesque Village' by British Heritage Magazine's 2001 Traveller's Choice Awards.
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Wotton under Edge, in the county of Gloucestershire (16.8 miles, 27.0 km, direction NE)
This charming Cotswold village boasts a finely restored 14th-15th century church which retains some good brasses and an old Organ...
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Wells, in the county of Somerset (17.0 miles, 27.3 km, direction S)
Wells, situated at the foot of the picturesque mendip hills, is most certainly one of England's most delightful cathedral cities.
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Wookey, in the county of Somerset (17.1 miles, 27.5 km, direction S)
It is a pleasant resort village made famous by the glittering limestone cavern known as "Wookey Hole" which comprises of several dramatic chambers.
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Bradford-on-Avon, in the county of Wiltshire (17.1 miles, 27.5 km, direction SE)
Beautiful old town with a rich mixture of mellow Bath stone properties to be seen along ancient winding streets.
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Berkeley, in the county of Gloucestershire (17.6 miles, 28.4 km, direction N)
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Nearby travel help

Clifton Down Station	(0.9 miles, 1.5 km)
Redland Station	(1.1 miles, 1.8 km)
M32 Junction 3	(1.6 miles, 2.5 km, direction NE)
M32 Junction 2	(2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction NE)
Bristol International Airport	(6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction SW)
Cardiff International Airport	(32.3 miles, 52.0 km, direction W)
Cabot Tower, Bristol to London	(107.1 miles, 172.4 km, direction E)

Accommodation & Hotels near Cabot Tower, Bristol

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Berkeley Square Classic Hotel	(0.1 miles, 0.2 km)
Best Western Victoria Square Hotel	(0.4 miles, 0.6 km)
Clifton Hotel	(0.4 miles, 0.6 km)
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Jurys Bristol Hotel	(0.5 miles, 0.8 km)
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Avon Gorge	(0.8 miles, 1.3 km)
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