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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:
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
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At-Bristol
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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. |
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Bristol's Red Lodge
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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. |
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M Shed
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M Shed is an exciting and innovative new museum for Bristol due to open on 17 June 2011. |
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Towns near Bristol
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Bedminster Tourist Information
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Clifton Tourist Information
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Stapleton Tourist Information
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Hotels near Bristol
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Self Catering near Bristol
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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. |
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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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"@ 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:
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.
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heritage estates, such as Ashton Court, Blaise Castle and Oldbury Court.
