I previously posted some shots of Brandon Park in Bristol.  At the top of the hill in the park is Cabot Tower.  Cabot was an explorer of Italian heritage and is tied to the exploration of Canada.  His voyage set forth from Bristol – hence the association.  It is on the high point of the park, but it adds some height to the views of the surrounding city.  That will be the subject of another post.  For now, I shall focus on the views of the tower itself.

The grounds surrounding the tower are ornamental and provide a nice setting for the tower.  It is a cool stone structure and provides a focal point for the park.  It is about 30m tall, which gives you an enhanced vantage point to view the surroundings.  It was recently restored after having suffered some degradation and hopefully will be in good shape for a while before requiring any further work.