Bristol travel guide

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Bristol, a seafaring town located on the banks of Avon and Forme rivers is popular for its culture, music, festivals, food, art etc. This city has a rich and eventful past that is worth exploring. It was once the most flourishing Maritime port and now has become Maritime Heritage centre. Bristol has an incredibly rich and widely varied culture, making it the ideal city for a vacation.

Fast Facts

Bristol is the plethora of tourists attractions which ensures its visitors had a fabulous time here. Some of the must visit places are :

• Noah's Ark Zoo Farm, Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park supply everything you will need for an excellent day out for the family.
• Bristol Zoo : - which is home to more than 450 diverse species of animals will surely grip your interest.
• Brunel's Great Britain : - will take you back in time as you come across authentically preserved parts of the great ship Brunel.
• Clifton Suspension Bridge : - is the most famous landmark of Bristol.
• Berkeley Castle : - it is a magnificent fortress of its time.
• Blaise Castle Estate : - wander around inside the splendid gardens amidst them is located a beautiful castle.
• John Wesley's Chapel "The New Room" : - is the world's oldest Methodist building.
• Glastonbury Abbey : - is the burial place of King Arthur.

Bristol is a place packed with schedule of events, exhibitions, fairs, festivals and fiestas throughout the year. Some of the exciting festivals are :

• Migrations Festival.
• A Cornish Perspective.
• Newlyn Society of Artists.
• Kathryn Thomas Lightyears 2009 exhibition.
• Bristol Festival of Nature.
• Bristol's Biggest Bike Ride.

The city is famous for its music and film industries.The Bristol Hippodrome theatre offers some of the best productions, hosting world premieres of highly-acclaimed shows and musicals etc.

Bristol has a nightlife that can cheer anyone and set his/her spirits high. It has some of the fantastic clubs and bars. The main ones like The Elbow Room and The Woods are located around the harbour side, along Whiteladies Road and Park Street.

The City Museum & Art Gallery is a free to enter tourist attraction which is well worth a visit, as it has a wonderful collection of excellent archaeology, pieces of art, natural history, ancient artifacts etc.

Food-lovers will surely be spoilt for choice in Bristol. The city offers choicest range of French, Mexican, European, South American, Asian, Caribbean and English food. It has an incredible selection of great quality restaurants, bistros etc.

Bristol is renowned for its choice of shops. The favourite shopping spots are:

→ Cabot Circus : - is the recently developed centre for shopping.

→ Broadmead Area : - houses more than 300 high street stores, independent shops, cafes, and restaurants etc.

→ The Mall Bristol : - offers a great experience.

Experience the adrenalin rush inside your body with the choice of activities that Bristol offers :

Enjoy a champagne balloon flight over Bristol with someone you nears and dears.

Relax on the Bristol's harbour by floating in your private ferry.

Ice skating is another great option for enjoying.

You can also go for more adventure like mountain biking, climbing, abseiling and canoeing etc.

Bristol has regular trains operating between the various cities and Bristol. To travel around you can take a bus or a taxi too.

Bristol is considered as one of the most easily accessible cities in the country. Bristol is a great location next to the UK's largest motorways, a busy central train station, and a rapidly expanding international airport.