Woody Stuff in / Near Bristol

[SVB]

Folks,

I have a couple of hours to kill in Bristol on Sunday. Is there any woodie stuff in / around the centre or just outside I could drive to / visit while SWMBO does her stuff?

Thanks.

Simon

 

[Harbo]

Bristol Designs have a shop there if you are into tools.

Rod

 

[Fromey]

Bristol Design is a fab store :shock: ;

http://www.bristol-design.co.uk/

But won't be open on a Sunday. :roll:

Sorry, I don't know of any (other) wood-related stores near the city centre of Bristol.

 

[OPJ]

Sorry, Simon. I can't think of anything, either. Most of the yards will also be closed (though, they probably wouldn't let you look around, anyway... ).

 

[beech1948]

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/

http://home.btconnect.com/bristoltoolsltd/

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/place...tol,+City+of+Bristol&cid=17862724402728210298

http://www.buckandhickman.com/storelocator

http://www.pvrdirect.co.uk/

http://www.screwfix.com/

http://www.bristol-design.co.uk/

Above list from a google search for " tool shops in Bristol"

No checks done on opening hours, suitability.

Alan

 

[AndyT]

If you are at all interested in 16th century and later carved wood panelling and furniture, you might like a visit to the Red Lodge, which is open on Sundays, 10.30 to 4.00, free.

Its own website is here: http://www.bristol.gov.uk/ccm/content/Leisure-Culture/Museums-Galleries/bristols-red-lodge.en confirming its handy location right next to a very large multi-storey car park (Trenchard Street) and across the road from Bristol Design (so you can window shop).

The furniture and panelling are magnificent. It's often quite quiet and the staff will be happy for you to take photos and look properly. These are a few details I photographed when I thought I'd get round to trying some carving. (Haven't quite done so yet!)