Bishopston
Things to do in Bishopston, Glamorgan and Cardiff
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Bishopston is a destination for eating rather than staying. The restaurants here have built genuine followings: Pizzarova and Kandyan both sit at 4.7 from several hundred reviews each, while Cave Wine Bar & Bistro maintains the same rating from a more select crowd. The Coconut Tree and The Grace both hold 4.5, and The Cider Press, despite a single review count that suggests deeper engagement, rates 4.3. These are not token listings but places with real patterns of return visits.
Caswell Bay is the pull for fresh air and sea. With a perfect rating from its reviews, it offers the kind of coastal break that justifies a visit to the area, whether for a walk, a swim, or simply to reset. The combination—a proper beach and a collection of restaurants worth travelling for—explains what draws people here.
This is not a town to base yourself in overnight, but rather somewhere to visit for an afternoon or evening. Come for the bay, stay for dinner.
Where to stay in Bishopston
All hotels in Bishopston →The Wellington
Gloucester Road, Bristol
Home and a Stay
8 Waterdale Close, Bristol
Norfolk Guest House
575 Gloucester Road, Bristol
The Crafty Cow
635 Gloucester Rd, Bristol
Artist Residence Bristol
28 Portland Square, Bristol
Holiday Inn Bristol City Centre
Bond Street, Bristol
Moxy Bristol
55 Newfoundland Street, Bristol
9.0
Number 38 Clifton
Clifton, Georgian merchant's house near the Downs
from £140/night
Things to Do in Bishopston(1)
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Attractions Near Bishopston
All attractions in Bishopston →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Bishopston.
1 mi
St Werburghs City Farm
Bristol · ⭐ 4.7
1 mi
The Climbing Academy Boulder Club Bristol
Bristol · ⭐ 4.6
1 mi
Clifton & Durdham Downs
Bristol · ⭐ 4.7
1 mi
Treetop Golf Bristol
Bristol · ⭐ 4.7
Escape Hunt Bristol
Bristol · ⭐ 4.9
1 mi
Laser Fusion
Bristol · ⭐ 4.6
1 mi
Felix Road Adventure Playground
Bristol · ⭐ 4.7
1 mi
Easton Leisure Centre
Bristol · ⭐ 3.6
Camping in Bishopston
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Self-Catering Cottages in Bishopston
All cottages in Bishopston →Cave Street
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,107
Gloucester Apartment
1 bed · sleeps 4 · from £567
Gloucester Street
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £607
South Parade Mansions
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £737
Westbourne Villa
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,254
The Chippings
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £687
Clifton House
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £1,017
The Avenue
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,187
Common questions about Bishopston
What is there to do in Bishopston?
We list 1 attractions and things to do in and around Bishopston.
Where can I eat in Bishopston?
We list 8 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Bishopston.
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