Neptune Statue

This magnificent statue situated on the Central Promenade looks out over the fountains and towards the floating harbour. Even though it’s difficult to imagine that something of this scale is moveable, it has seen the sights of Bristol in its day — starting off in Temple Street in 1723, moving to Bear Lane in 1794 and then to Victoria Street in 1872 before settling here in 1949.
This is the first stop on the Bristol Heritage walking tour which is fun and informative if you’ve got three hours to spare and plenty of energy. I love this statue for purely aesthetic reasons. It’s impressive in height, made of steel and is beautifully sculptured. A must-​see for tourists and locals alike.