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![The Severn Bridge (Welsh: Pont Hafren), sometimes also called the Severn–Wye Bridge, is a motorway suspension bridge spanning the River Severn and River Wye between Aust, South Gloucestershire (just north of Bristol) in England, and Chepstow, Monmouthshire in South East Wales, via Beachley, Gloucestershire, a peninsula between the two rivers. It is the original Severn road crossing between England and Wales and took three and half years[3] to construct at a cost of £8 million.[4] It replaced the Aust ferry.
The bridge was opened on 8 September 1966, by Queen Elizabeth II, who hailed it as the dawn of a new economic era for South Wales. The bridge was granted Grade I listed status on 26 November 1999.[5]
From 1966 to 1996, the bridge carried the M4 motorway. Upon the completion of the Second Severn Crossing, the motorway from Olveston (England) to Magor (Wales) was renamed the M48.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050532/0d80b46d-9ac8-4297-8d14-56b12753daea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
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Apex City of Bath Hotel
Lovely room, great facilities.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hampton by Hilton Bath City
Good room great staff
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Clayton Hotel Bristol City
Really nice large room, enjoyed the room service, friendly staff. I would definitely stay here again xx
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Hiding Space - Westgate Apartments
Restaurants near by. Lovely studio. Cosy and clean.☺️
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Beech House
Will definitely stay here again if I’m in the area again. Had everything that I needed, and the bed was one of the most comfortable that I have slept on.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Quay Apartments Clarence House
Friendly, simple check -in. Easy parking in multistory just behind which can be added to the room. Great TV, good shower and comfy bed. Roomy flat with good equipment level in the kitchen. Some welcome gifts too (tea, coffee, sugar, washing up liquid and tea towels) which were very welcome. Mini ...
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025
Popular places to visit
University of Bristol
Wander between campus buildings and architectural landmarks, visit museums, catch a theater show and admire outdoor art displays at this city center university.
Bristol Hippodrome Theatre
This historic theater offers a wide variety of entertainment, from West End productions and Broadway shows, to traditional pantomimes and opera.
Thornbury Castle
Walk the grounds once traversed by royalty, dine in a dungeon and spend the night in a room fit for a king.
Cabot Circus Shopping Centre
Discover new fashion trends, watch the latest releases from Hollywood and play a round of miniature golf at this modern retail mall.
Clifton Suspension Bridge
Both striking and practical, this bridge has long been the symbol of the city of Bristol.
Ashton Gate Stadium
Catch an event at Ashton Gate Stadium during your trip to Bristol. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
