Mild Mild West

Bristol


This wry piece of graffiti art was painted by local lad Banksy. It features a Molotov cocktail–wielding teddy bear who's facing three riot police. It's thought to be a fond comment on the city's vibe: edgy but somehow comfy too. It's next to the Canteen cafe-bar (on the right as you look at it), the best views are from the Jamaica St junction.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Bristol attractions

1. Red Lodge

0.66 MILES

Built in 1590 and remodelled in 1730, this red-brick house showcases a mix of Elizabethan, Georgian and Victorian architecture and decor. The highlight is…

2. Temple Church

0.8 MILES

Despite suffering bomb damage in WWII, the tall tower and walls of this late-medieval church survived. You can't go inside, but can walk around it through…

3. Bristol Museum & Art Gallery

0.81 MILES

You're in for a few surprises at this classic old Edwardian museum. Look out for the Paint-Pot Angel by world-famous street artist Banksy in the entrance…

4. Well Hung Lover

0.81 MILES

One of Banksy's best loved pieces of street art features an apparently two-timing wife, an angry husband and a naked man dangling from a window. That it…

5. Georgian House

0.85 MILES

Once the home of the wealthy slave plantation owner and sugar merchant John Pinney, this 18th-century house provides an insight into aristocratic life in…

6. Bristol Cathedral

0.9 MILES

Originally founded as a 12th-century monastery church, Bristol Cathedral was heavily remodelled during the 19th century. It's one of Britain's best…

7. Bristol Aquarium

0.93 MILES

The underwater habitats you'll encounter here include a Bay of Rays, Coral Sea, Shark Tank and an Amazon River Zone. The underwater viewing tunnel adds…

8. We the Curious

0.95 MILES

Bristol's interactive science museum is a playful, hands-on space where 300 'exhibits' fly the flag for curiosity, scientific collaboration and creativity…

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