Timeline
06:30
Brandon Hill & The Cabot Tower
Walk up Brandon Hill to the Cabot Tower. Arrive by the edge of the viewing area to find a clear line of sight eastward. The climb is steep, so take your time to settle in.
06:46
Brandon Hill & The Cabot Tower
Watch the sunrise. On the specified dates, the sun rises directly behind the Corn Exchange. The view from the tower offers a panoramic perspective of the city waking up.
07:16
Head down to the Corn Exchange. Admire the Palladian architecture and the clock that tells both GMT and old Bristol time. The Bronze pillars in front mark the spot where merchants once dealt 'cash on the nail'.
07:31
Descend into the underground cave-like bar at Cosies. It is a unique spot to grab a drink or a light bite as the day fully begins.
Local tip
The walk from Brandon Hill is steep. Wear sturdy shoes and bring a jacket, as it can be chilly before sunrise.
Check before you go
- Check the specific dates for the sunrise alignment: 01 Apr to 04 Apr and 08 Sep to 12 Sep.
- Cosies has no listed opening hours, so check if it is open early in the morning.
Worth knowing
- Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Bristol (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).