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Bristol Tourist Information

Welcome to Bristol, a city that has successfully combined its unique maritime and architectural heritage with some excellent tourist attractions, shopping and entertainment. By far the best way to discover Bristol is to wander the streets and marvel at the medieval, Georgian, Victorian and contemporary architecture. Or take a ferryboat and view the city from the harbour, which gives an entirely different perspective of Bristol.

The Bristol Guild is the place to head for pieces by Bristol artists and look out for Bristol Blue glassware which is manufactured by hand in the city.

What’s new in Bristol?

"@ Bristol" a world-class learning and leisure experience, where genuine access for all will be combined with extensive on-site and outreach education programmes and lifelong learning opportunities. Located between the waterfront and Bristol Cathedral "@ Bristol" includes three main elements:
  • Wildwalk "@ Bristol" is a completely new approach in interpreting the natural world that will change visitors’ perceptions forever. The innovative Wildscreen building also includes a giant screen IMAX cinema which will show both 2D and 3D films, an educational space plus a café, shop and terrace area.

  • Explore "@ Bristol" is an involving hands-on science centre where visitors will find ideas to ignite their imaginations and fire their enthusiasms. An intriguing place, full of interactivity offering every visitor the opportunity to make their own discoveries. The centre also includes a planetarium, education centre and laboratories.

  • Open Spaces "@ Bristol" offers a stimulating starting point for a day out, or a delightful place to enjoy a summer’s evening. Shops, cafes, sculptures, water and light features and artwork. An exciting programme of events will include live entertainment, multimedia activities, demonstrations and workshops.

Industrial Heritage.

It is impossible to ignore the works of the great Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel in Bristol. Visitors arriving by train via London are travelling on his Great Western Railway and pass en route the Box Tunnel, a stupendous piece of engineering. Bristol is home to Temple Meads Old Station, the SS Great Britain and the Clifton Suspension Bridge, which now has its own fascinating Visitor Centre.

Parks and Gardens.

Bristol has an abundance of open spaces to enjoy, set near the Cheddar Gorge and the thickly wooded slopes of the Avon gorge, which reaches almost into the heart of the city. One of Bristol’s highlights, is its heritage estates, such as Ashton Court, Blaise Castle and Oldbury Court.

Walking and Cycling.

Bristol is linked to Bath by cycle path, which follows the course of the old Midland Railway, and a walkway, which follows the course of the river Avon.

Take a journey into the Pre-History of Wiltshire; discover the attractions of Stonehenge and Avebury, with a detour to the cathedral city of Salisbury as well as the beautiful Kennet and Avon Canal.

Bristol is the ideal touring base, within easy reach of the Cotswolds, South Wales, the Somerset countryside and coast and the mysterious and ancient landscape of Wessex. Take a look at our hotels in Bristol city centre - ideal for your break in Bristol.

 

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Attractions near Bristol
At-Bristol (< 1 Mile)*
With hundreds of hands-on exhibits, live science shows and a Planetarium, At-Bristol is one of the UK's biggest and most exciting interactive science centres.
Bristol's Red Lodge (1 Mile)*
Built c. 1590, it was in the grounds of the Great House which stood on the site of the present Colston Hall. Inside on the first floor, is the last surviving suite of 16th-century rooms in Bristol.
M Shed (1 Mile)*
M Shed is an exciting and innovative new museum for Bristol due to open on 17 June 2011.
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What's near Bristol

Attractions:
  At-Bristol  1 Mile
  Bristol's Red Lodge  1 Mile
  M Shed  1 Mile
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Towns:
  Bedminster  1 Mile
  Clifton  2 Miles
  Stapleton  2 Miles
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Estate Agents:
  Chappell and Matthews  1 Mile
  Andrews Estate Agents, Bristol Harbourside  1 Mile
  Bristol Estate Agents  1 Mile
Hotels:
  Bristol Marriott Hotel City Centre  <1 Mile
  Hotel Cleyro City Centre Apartments  <1 Mile
  City Inn Bristol  <1 Mile
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Bed and Breakfast:
  Brooks Guesthouse Bristol  <1 Mile
  The White House Guest Rooms  1 Mile
  Osborne Guest House  1 Mile
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Self Catering:
  shortstaystudios  <1 Mile
  Geometric Serviced Apartments  <1 Mile
  Bristol City Centre Apartments  <1 Mile
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Campsites:
  Bath Chew Valley Caravan Park  8 Miles
  Greenacres Caravan & Camping  9 Miles
  Bullock Farm & Fishing Lakes  12 Miles
TIC: Bristol Tourist Information Centre     Tel: 0906 711 2191  <1 Mile



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Towns near Bristol
Bedminster Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
Clifton Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
Stapleton Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
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Hotels near Bristol
Bristol Marriott Hotel City Centre (< 1 Mile)*
Modern, stylish and superbly designed, the Bristol Marriott City Centre hotel is a haven of luxury amidst the bustle of vibrant Bristol.
City Inn Bristol (< 1 Mile)*
City Inn Bristol, overlooking Temple Gardens, combines a passion for modern design and innovation with contemporary living.
Novotel Bristol Centre (< 1 Mile)*
The Novotel Bristol Centre makes a great base for your break situated just five minutes' walk from Bristol Temple Meads Railway Station and in close proximity to Bristol town centre.
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Self Catering near Bristol
Geometric Serviced Apartments (< 1 Mile)*
For visitors and business people seeking a home away from home, our Bristol serviced apartments are an ideal alternative to the more impersonal, functional hotel room.
Bristol City Centre Apartments (< 1 Mile)*
Several impressive 1-3 bedroom city centre apartments with Free Parking and Free 100MB Broadband. Short weekend breaks or long stays available.
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