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Welcome to BristolOften described as a collection of neighbourhoods, Bristol is a relatively compact city offering a diverse mix of experiences for visitors of all ages. It is a city that doesn’t just buzz, it thumps!

Harbourside p12 – p21Vibrant and historic, Bristol’s Harbourside is home to award-winning visitor attractions, museums, galleries, festivals and places to drink and dine.

City Centre & Old Cityp22 – p33Bursting with character and charm, the City Centre and adjoining Old City offer a taste of culture, theatre, nightlife, history and fantastic shopping.

Cliftonp34 – p39 This exclusive suburb boasts fine boutiques, restaurants and bars alongside popular attractions like Bristol Zoo Gardens and the stunning Clifton Suspension Bridge.

Stokes Croft & Gloucester Roadp40 – p41This cultural quarter is one of Bristol’s most creative and bohemian neighbourhoods, known for street art, live music and independent shops, galleries, cafés and bars.

Southville & Bedminister p42 – p43Down-to-earth and welcoming, the areas around North Street are home to a variety of independent traders, buzzing cafés and vibrant theatre at the popular Tobacco Factory.

Beyond the Centrep44 – p45Head away from the usual tourist hotspots to discover some other areas of note and interest, including St Mark’s Road, Fishponds, Snuff Mills, Arnos Vale and beautiful Blaise.

Central Bristol From top: Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol Museum & Art Gallery and Grain Barge. Right: Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

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Surrounding areas

South Gloucestershire & South Cotswolds p46 – p50Take a rural escape to these beautiful districts with stunning countryside, market towns,quaint villages and outdoor attractions on the fringe of Bristol.

North Somerset p51 – p55Miles of spectacular coastline link seaside towns, beautiful rural landscapes and fascinating attractions nestled among the glorious countryside.

Bath p56 – p59A short train journey, drive or leisurely cycle ride from Bristol is the World Heritage City of Bath.

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3 days in Bristol p6 – p72015 events p10 – p11Getting around & tours p60 – p61 Accommodation p62 – p64Translated pages p65 – p69Maps p70 – p77

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3 days

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in BristolWith a little careful planning, you can make the most of a short break to the city. From soaking up the dizzying views over the Avon Gorge and taking a seafaring voyage through history, to mooching around the artisan food stalls of St Nicholas Markets or discovering backstreet speakeasies, 72 hours will give you just enough time to see why Bristol has been crowned the best city to live in*…

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Day one

Start the day by taking a ferry to Brunel’s ss Great Britain, the world’s first luxury cruise liner and an extraordinary time machine.

After, take a walk along the harbour to M Shed, a museum telling Bristol’s story, before checking out one of the latest exhibitions across the water at Arnolfini, Europe’s leading centre for contemporary arts.

Lunch at Mud Dock Café or The Stable – both overlook the water – then call into At-Bristol Science Centre, which has plenty of fun activities for all the family, or explore the underwater wildlife at Bristol Aquarium, home to 4,000 aquatic creatures.

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Clockwise from this pic: Clifton’s Lido, St Nicholas Markets and Cabot Tower on Brandon Hill

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3 days in Bristol

Head to the Georgian streets of Clifton and the epic Suspension Bridge then stop for lunch at Clifton Sausage or the Bridge Café in the Avon Gorge Hotel.

In the afternoon, say hello to the wildlife at Bristol Zoo Gardens, take an outdoor swim at the beautiful restored Lido (above) or catch a matinee screening at Watershed cinema.

After, head to the shops on Park Street and take a detour to Cabot Tower on Brandon Hill (left) before exploring the latest exhibitions at Bristol Museum and Art Gallery.

Dress up for dinner at Bordeaux Quay on the Harbourside then grab a nightcap at Harveys Cellars or a cheeky cider at the UK’s best cider pub, The Apple.

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Day three

Book a Street Art Walking Tour to explore Bristol’s renowned creative culture then stroll through the stalls of St Nicholas Markets (below) in the Old City – pick up a pie at local favourites Pieminister or sit down in Source Food Hall and Café for delicious seasonal dishes.

Take a trip around the Harbourside with the Bristol Packet Boat Trip, take afternoon tea at Hotel du Vin, a converted sugar factory by the charming Christmas Steps, then buy some souvenir cider from the nearby Bristol Cider Shop.

End your time in Bristol with a theatre or music performance at Bristol Old Vic, Hippodrome, St George’s Bristol or Colston Hall.

Clockwise from this pic: Clifton’s Lido, St Nicholas Markets and Cabot Tower on Brandon Hill

For more inspiration on activities, places to eat and drink, and where to stay in Bristol, go to visitbristol.co.uk

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2015 eventsBristol is host to a feast of local, national and international events and festivals throughout the year with exhibitions, music, theatre, art, food, sport and fun. Here is just a selection of festivals and events taking place during 2015. For a full calendar, check visitbristol.co.uk

22 – 25 January Slapstick FestivalBristol City Centre

31 January – 1 FebruaryWWT Slimbridge Festival of BirdsSlimbridge Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust

12 – 15 FebruaryIn Between TimeLocations across Bristol

12 – 22 FebruaryFog BridgePero’s Bridge

5 – 8 MarchBristol International Jazz & Blues FestivalColston Hall

From AprilBristol Blue Whale Harbourside

From AprilWithdrawn by Luke JerramLeigh Woods

17 – 25 AprilLady Boys of BangkokCastle Park

30 April – 9 May Eat Drink Bristol FashionQueen Square

1 – 9 May Bristol Food ConnectionsLocations across Bristol

1 – 31 MayBristol Walking FestivalLocations across Bristol

2 – 3 MayBristol Folk FestivalSt George’s Bristol & Bristol Folk House

14 – 24 MayMayfestBristol City Centre

23 – 24 May Love Saves the DayLocation TBC

23 – 24 May VegFest Bristol 2015Harbourside

31 MayRun 10KBristol City Centre

5 – 7 June Let’s Rock BristolAshton Court Estate

13 June Bike FestBristol

13 – 21 June Bristol BIG Green WeekLocations across Bristol

17 – 19 July 2015Bristol Harbour FestivalHarbourside

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13 – 14 June Festival of NatureHarbourside

20 – 21 JuneWeston Air Festival and Armed Forces Day Weston-super-Mare

21 JuneSkyrideBristol City Centre

24 – 28 JuneBristol Summer SeriesAmphitheatre

27 JuneKingswood Armed Forces Day Kingswood Park

28 JuneArmed Forces Day Queen Square

JulyBristol Shakespeare FestivalLocations across Bristol

1 – 5 JulyBristol Comedy Garden Queen Square

4 JulySt Paul’s Afrikan Caribbean CarnivalSt Paul’s

4 – 12 July Pride Week and Pride DayLocations across Bristoland Castle Park

11 – 12 JulyGrillstockHarbourside

23 July2015 Women’s Ashes Series Gloucestershire County Cricket Club

25 – 27 July UpfestSouthville

25 – 26 JulyThai FestivalHarbourside

6 – 9 AugustBristol International Balloon FiestaAshton Court Estate

22 – 23 August Bristol Kite FestivalDurdham Downs

27 August – 6 SeptemberFestival of PuppetryLocations across Bristol

September (date TBC)Grape and Grain FestivalHarbourside

12 SeptemberBristol Doors Open DayLocations across Bristol

13 SeptemberHalf MarathonBristol City Centre

15 – 20 September Encounters Short Film Festival and Animation FestivalWatershed and locations across Bristol

October Circus City FestivalLocations across Bristol

October – NovemberAutumn ColourWestonbirt, The National Arboretum

Mid-November – late-DecemberChristmas MarketsBristol Shopping Quarter and locations across Bristol

Many events are still subject to permissions and licences at the time of going to press. Check www.visitbristol.co.uk for the latest listings.

July & AugustShaun in the City Locations across Bristol

Please check www.visitbristol.co.uk or the event website for confirmed details prior to travel

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T H E H A R B O U R S I D E

Harbour masterNo visit to Bristol is complete without relaxing

in the city’s vibrant, historic Harbourside

A bit of Harbourside history

“The Harbourside is a hub for the city and can’t be missed when visiting Bristol”Claire McNaltyTourist Information Centre Manager

Bristol’s history as a trading port stretches back to 1051 when it was listed in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. By the 14th century, the city was trading with Spain, Portugal and Iceland, and ships were also leaving Bristol to found new colonies in the New World. Bristol’s history as part of the triangular slave trade is well documented. In 1809, Bristol was transformed by the opening of the Floating Harbour to overcome the challenge of the second highest tidal range in the world. Over the next two centuries the harbour grew as a busy commercial port and has now transformed into an amazing destination for leisure, business and residence. Visit M Shed for its excellent permanent exhibition on the history of Bristol.

See area map for Harbourside on pages 72 – 73

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• The best way to explore Bristol’s waterfront is on foot. There is a circular walk taking in the ss Great Britain, Cumberland Basin and Hotwells Road• If you’re getting around on two wheels, there are excellent shared cycle and footpaths on either side of the river• Or get around using the various ferries

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Brunel’s engineering masterpiece, the ss Great Britain, was the world’s first great ocean liner and offers plenty to explore, from the sumptuous surrounds of the first-class dining saloon and the cramped bunks in steerage, to the iron hull under the glass ‘sea’ and the massive turning engine. ‘Go Aloft’ offers a unique opportunity to climb the ship’s rigging and see Bristol from the yardarm. Free audio tours are available on board in several different languages.

Under the seaLearn more about life underwater at Bristol Aquarium, which is home to native and tropical marine and freshwater creatures from around the world, all living in naturally-themed habitats.

Next door is At-Bristol Science Centre (inset), where over 300 hands-on exhibits beckon the inner-explorer to be unleashed.Present a weather forecast, walk through a tornado or learn more about the stars in the Planetarium at this hub of fun discoveries.

At-Bristol is also home to Animate It!, where visitors can become animators for the day and see models and props, including a set from Aardman’s Wallace & Gromit animation, A Matter of Loaf and Death.

Millennium Square is also home to bars, restaurants and regular outdoor events.

And finally, learn more about Bristol past and present with one of the many guided or self-guided walks in the area. See page 61 for more details.

AttrActions gAloreThere is plenty of fun to pack into a Harbourside visit, including a ferry boat ride to Bristol’s award-winning attraction, Brunel’s ss Great Britain

“At-Bristol science centre and Bristol Aquarium are right next door to each other, making a fun-packed day easy to manage”


this pic: Brunel’s ss great Britain. right: At-Bristol science centre.



Bristol’s Harbourside renaissance began in the mid-1970s with the opening of Arnolfini, which has become an internationally-renowned contemporary arts centre presenting dance, theatre, performance, literature, film, music and visual arts.

The regeneration continued with the launch of Watershed (below) in the 1980s. Both venues have helped to shape the creativity and innovation at the heart of Bristol’s cultural identity.

SeafaringOne of the best ways to embrace Bristol’s maritime culture is by taking

to the water. The Matthew, is a replica of the boat used by John Cabot when he discovered Newfoundland in 1497. It was built in Bristol to mark the 500th anniversary of Cabot’s voyage and hosts trips around the Harbourside alongside longer sailing voyages.

The history of Bristol can be further explored at M Shed (right), which shares the city’s amazing past through the objects and stories of the people who have made the city what it is today.

Underfall Yard, at the western end of the Harbourside, is a working boat yard where visitors are welcomed.

Cultural highlightSInternationally-renowned contemporary arts rub shoulders with the history and heritage of local people in the Harbourside’s thriving cultural attractions

“Watershed was Britain’s first media centre and remains popular today for its independent films, music, theatre, design and art”


From top: M Shed and Watershed



There are many bars and restaurants located around the Harbourside and Millennium Square, including The Slug and Lettuce, a great spot for drinks, and Steak of the Art, a gastro gallery of great food, cocktails and art. The Stable serves award-winning pizzas and more than 60 types of cider while locally-brewed beer can be sampled at venues including The Grain Barge, Watershed Café Bar and No.1 Harbourside.

Food, glorious foodSome of Bristol’s finest restaurants are found on the Harbourside including Bordeaux Quay – a brasserie, bar, deli, bakery and cookery school.

The modern River Grille restaurant at The Bristol Hotel

offers fantastic views across the Harbourside, as does Britain’s biggest restaurant, Za Za Bazaar, which serves up a variety of buffet-style global cuisine inspired by the atmosphere and buzz of Asia’s night markets.

The waterside at Welsh Back makes a stunning setting for Glassboat (inset), an elegant restaurant set on a lovingly-converted barge, as well as Three Brothers Burgers, The Apple cider barge and Cherry Duck.

Those cycling through the city should stop at Mud Dock Café and Cycleworks on The Grove for their excellent seasonal food, served in a stylish renovated warehouse, before taking a browse of the shop.

where to eat & drinkFrom pizza and steak to Asian street food, the Harbourside serves up a global platter of flavours

Bristol tourist informationLocated on the Harbourside (next to Watershed), it offers maps, information and advice on planning a day out as well as selling tickets for tours, attractions and transport. There are also opportunities to buy great mementoes of Bristol including mugs with Banksy-inspired designs, Bristol Blue Glass and books on the city’s culture and heritage.

Glassboat

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The City Centre and Old City offer a taste of culture, history and fantastic shopping opportunities. A few minutes’ walk from the Harbourside, the Old City is bursting with character, its cobbled streets and alleyways lined with some of the city’s oldest buildings.

The seven streets of Christmas Steps Art Quarter comes complete with its own small theatre, a museum, pubs, café and restaurants, including Bristol Cider Shop, the city’s only specialist cider and perry store. Nearby is the Red Lodge Museum, tucked away on Park Row, featuring an Elizabethan ‘Knot’ garden dating back to 1580.

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Central perksthe old city and surrounding area offer culture, history and some of the best shopping in Bristol

“the old city is a veritable rabbit warren of diverse businesses and projects piled into a small, charming space”Joe Wheatcroftco-owner, Source Food Hall & café

See area map for City Centre and Old City on pages 72 – 73

From top: traffic-free fun on Park Street, Bristol Old Vic and Christmas Steps

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For a unique shopping experience, head to Park Street (main pic), which is home to a variety of independent shops, cafés and funky bars. The road is overlooked by the Wills Memorial Building, home to the University of Bristol.

Near the top of Park Street is Brandon Hill, the oldest park in Bristol featuring landscaped paths and Cabot Tower; free to enter and offering amazing views of the city.

On nearby Great George Street is St George’s Bristol, one of Britain’s leading concert halls, and The Georgian House Museum, an 18th-century six-storey townhouse, restored to its original glory.

Take a stroll to the bottom of Park Street to see Banksy’s famous Well Hung Lover on the side of a building opposite City Hall. On the other side of College Green is the magnificent Bristol Cathedral.

There are a number of LGBT bars and clubs in the area including The Queenshilling, The Pineapple, Bent and OMG, all offering popular music nights and a vibrant atmosphere.

The Hippodrome nearby stages a line-up of West End shows, opera and comedy, while live music, stand-up comedy and more can be enjoyed at Bristol’s largest concert venue, Colston Hall.

Indie shops and funky bars

• Cycling is a popular way to navigate the city• The Centre is a key bus hub. Download the free TravelWest Buschecker app for routes and real-time info on when buses are due• Stops have raised kerbs




kings and queensAn historical square, bustling streets, magnificent architecture and entertainment aplenty

king street & queen squareOne of the most celebrated attractions in the Old City is the Bristol Old Vic, described by actor Daniel Day-Lewis as “a sublimely beautiful theatre”. Located on King Street, it is the oldest continuously working theatre in England and remains at the forefront of the Bristol arts scene, staging world-class productions and performances.

King Street is also home to a number of bars and restaurants, including the Old Duke (main

pic) – see page 26 for recommendations.

The Georgian architecture and park of Queen Square offers a peaceful retreat, perfect for picnics. It hosts a number of events throughout the warmer months, not least the Bristol Harbour Festival in July and Eat, Drink, Bristol Fashion in May.

gothic masterpieceThe name of Bristol’s central railway station, Temple Meads, derives from the nearby Temple

Church, which was built by the Knights Templar in the 12th century and today has a tower that leans 1.6 metres out of the vertical.

The striking St Mary Redcliffe Church (above) is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture that has been standing on this site for 800 years. In 1574, Queen Elizabeth I proclaimed St Mary Redcliffe “the fairest, goodliest, and most famous parish church in England”.

This pic: The Old dukeRight: st Mary Redcliffe



The striking, timber-built Llandoger Trow on King Street dates back to 1664 and comes packed with myths and legends of pirates. Directly opposite is the Old Duke, famed for its live jazz nights and vibrant outdoor seating area shared with the Llandoger Trow. At the end of the road is award-winning cider boat The Apple, which serves a variety of ciders and perries as well as delicious ploughman’s lunches.

In St Nicholas Markets, Bristol’s famous Pieminister pies tempt passers-by with home-made creations. Also popular is barbecued food at Grillstock, local produce from Source Food Hall and Café (middle), and falafel at Eat a Pitta (below) as well as the weekly farmers’ market.

Culinary gemsOn Broad Street, Horts serves great pub food (and also boasts a cinema in the back room) while Tyrell’s restaurant in The Grand by Thistle is celebrated for its Victorian afternoon teas. The Ox, on Corn Street, is renowned for its delicious steaks.

Bistro du Vin, within the sumptuous Hotel du Vin, has an exceptional wine selection and Harveys Cellars is a sherry, wine and cocktail lounge that serves up tapas dishes in the former home of the world-famous Harveys Bristol Cream.

On the edge of Queen Square, Graze Bar and Chophouse offers a sophisticated approach to the traditional British pub.

where to eat and drinkSample seriously good street food, enjoy proper pub grub, taste the best locally sourced dishes or book a table at some of the city’s finest dining establishments

“Zerodegrees (below), at the top of Christmas Steps, is a local microbrewery that also serves great food”


From top: Zerodegrees, Source Food hall and Café and eat a

Pitta in St nicholas Markets


Bristol Shopping Quarter – specifically, Broadmead (right), The Galleries and Cabot Circus (main pic) – is home to over 500 stores, from high-street names like Debenhams and Primark to the high-end department stores of Harvey Nichols and House of Fraser. From mid-November until late-December, Bristol Shopping Quarter is home to popular German-themed and local Christmas markets.

St Nicholas MarketsSt Nicholas Markets (bottom right) has been around since the 1700s and is named by The Guardian as one of the top 10 markets in the UK with over 90 independents.

In addition, there’s a farmers’ market every Wednesday selling

local produce, a Friday Food Market and a Nails Market every Friday and Saturday, selling artwork, jewellery, vintage clothing and more.


city ceNtre ShoppiNgIndependent retailers rub shoulders with high-street names in the bustling Bristol Shopping Quarter and St Nicholas Markets

From top: cabot circus, Broadmead and St Nicholas Markets



Old MarketJust a few minutes’ walk from Bristol Shopping Quarter lies an independent and bohemian area packed with history. Old Market is also a friendly gay village

PLACES OF WORSHIPBristol has a proud heritage with a wealth of churches for visitors to enjoy


Bristol has a proud religious heritage with a wealth of churches and places of worship for visitors to enjoy. In addition to Bristol Cathedral (p23) and St Mary Redcliffe (p24), discover St John the Baptist, built into the original city walls, and St James Priory, the city’s oldest church, dating from 1129. John Wesley’s Chapel ’The New Room’, located

in Broadmead, is the oldest Methodist building in the world.

For more information on places of worship and to find out more about using the Sacred Land approach to explore how the buildings and layout of central Bristol reveal aspects of history and spiritual insight from across the centuries, see www.visitbristol.co.uk

Steeped in history, Old Market is a unique and fascinating area, centrally located and well-served by public transport. As its name suggests, it was the main market street for Bristol dating back to Norman times. It is blessed with a mix of eclectic buildings that tell many stories. Now it is home to a host of independent businesses including shops, galleries, cafés, bars, restaurants and Bristol’s largest independent department store, Gardiner Haskins.

Bristol City Centre has been awarded Purple Flag status recognising a well-managed night-time economy. Old Market contributes to this in many ways, especially with the diversity of the area. You’ll find a burgeoning live music scene including the famous Trinity Centre (left), Exchange and the Stage and Hounds.

Old Market is known for its strong connections to the LGBT community and popular gay-friendly venues include the Retreat, the Palace and the Old Market Tavern.

This pic: Trinity Centre. Below: The New Room



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Village peoplefind independent boutiques, bustling cafés, iconic attractions and more in this picturesque quarter

Elegant, leafy and filled with chic boutiques, cosy cafes and beautiful Georgian buildings, Clifton is one of Bristol’s most exclusive suburbs.

The area is best known for the Clifton Suspension Bridge (main picture), a stunning structure designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel which was completed 150 years ago. The bridge is free to walk across (cars charged at £1) and offers magnificent views of the Avon Gorge and surrounding countryside. On the Leigh Woods side is a brand new visitor centre which is open daily and displays the history of the bridge.

The thriving hub of Clifton Village (right) features pretty streets lined with boutiques and fine places to eat. For an unusual

shopping experience, the Victorian Clifton Arcade houses some of

the most unique shops in the city, selling everything from vintage jewellery to home interiors.

The Lido, on Oakfield Place, has been fully restored and offers year-round outdoor swimming, spa treatments and award-winning dining.

Clifton is also home to Bristol Zoo Gardens (left), one of the world’s longest established and well-respected zoos. Explore 12 acres of landscaped gardens and find over 400 species of exotic animals from around the globe including a family of gorillas, Asiatic lions, tropical butterflies, reptiles and penguins.

If you’re looking for a little more action, ZooRopia gives visitors the chance to swing alongside gibbons, gorillas and lemurs before finishing with a zip wire onto the zoo’s main lawn.

Shop, schmooze and swim! “one of the most

historically interesting and vibrant areas of Bristol with an abundance of beautiful Georgian and Victorian architecture”Andrew Morganchair, clifton Business improvement District

See area map for Clifton on page 74

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One of the most popular green spaces in Bristol is The Downs, made up of Clifton Down and Durdham Down. This huge area of protected parkland borders the northern fringes of Clifton and is home to the wonderful University Botanic Garden, which is located on the northern edge.

A number of major events take place throughout the year and the area is a relaxing environment for walkers and joggers. It also boasts fantastic views of the Avon Gorge from the sea walls.

Just across the Clifton Suspension Bridge is Ashton Court, a beautiful location for walking, jogging, golf, cycling and annual events, including the famous Bristol International Balloon fiesta. Hot-air balloon companies, such as Bristol Balloons and Bailey Balloons, offer flights from Ashton Court. The nearby Leigh Woods has a range of designated pathways leading you through oak, small leaf lime and ash trees. You can also abseil or climb the Avon Gorge with Adventurous Activity Company.

A relaxing environment

From left: Bristol Zoo Gardens, Clifton Village and fireworks over the Avon Gorge and Clifton

Suspension Bridge

• Clifton is is a 15-20 minute stroll up Park Street from the Centre• You can also take a bus to the shops and bars of Clifton Village• A short bus journey via Whiteladies Road will take you to The Downs, with its amazing views over the Avon Gorge



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where to eat and drinkBrilliant breakfasts, award-winning dinners and a proper taste of the West Country keep Clifton’s diners happy from sunup to sundown

Modern British favourites are the order of the day at The Clifton Sausage and fine dining can be savoured at the AA Rosette-awarded No.4 Clifton Village. The Bridge Café and White Lion Bar in the Avon Gorge Hotel both feature a huge all-weather terrace boasting the best views of Clifton Suspension Bridge.

For a taste of the West Country head to The Coronation Tap for a range of cider including its exclusive press, Exhibition, or treat yourself to a taste of authentic Indian street food at Thali Café.

The Lido restaurant features a daily-changing menu that takes inspiration from Middle Eastern

and Mediterranean cuisine while the River Cottage Canteen, housed in a beautiful 19th-century church on Whiteladies Road, serves fresh, seasonal and wild food.

Cowshed is the place to go for top-quality steaks or head to Las Iguanas Clifton Cocina for South-American inspired dishes.

Down on The Triangle, call into Friska for a range of fresh dishes made using responsibly sourced ingredients, head to family-run Italian restaurant and cocktail lounge Bottelino’s or end the night at Hyde & Co (above), a speakeasy-style cocktail bar famed for the quality of its drinks.

art and cultureLinking Bristol City Centre with The Downs is the lively Whiteladies Road, home to many bars, restaurants and shops lining the mile-long road. BBC Bristol is located here, offering behind-the-scenes tours.

At the end of Whiteladies Road is Queen’s Road, home to Bristol Museum and Art Gallery and the Royal West of England Academy (above), both of which welcome visiting exhibitions alongside their excellent permanent collections.

See area map for Clifton on page 74

this pic: Bristol’s speakeasy-style cocktail bar, hyde & co. right: the royal west of england academy

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Northern soulHead north of the centre to find hip nightlife, independent traders and a bohemian vibe

Take a stroll around bohemian Stokes Croft to see countless buildings decorated with street art. Banksy’s famous Mild, Mild West (below) is next to The Canteen while the giant mural Breakdancing Jesus by Cosmo Sarson appears on the opposite wall.

The Cube Microplex in neighbouring Dove Street is a cinema and arts venue, run by volunteers dedicated to presenting cinema, music, cabaret and more.

Some of the city’s most famous music clubs are based in Stokes Croft, including Lakota and the Blue Mountain, and there is plenty of live music to be found in the many bars and pubs, such as The Canteen, No.51 Stokes Croft and the Pipe and Slippers.

Underneath the archesJust beyond the railway arches, you’ll find Gloucester Road – reputedly the longest independent shopping street in Europe, where independent shops sit

alongside fabulous cafés, bars and restaurants.

Just off the main drag, St Andrews Park has children’s playgrounds and open spaces.

Nearby Gloucestershire County Cricket Club hosts regular fixtures, including one of the 2015 Women’s Ashes matches.

“come to stokes croft where the walls are full of colour and the street art is totally unique”Rob Dean Where the Wall street art tours

Lively and characterful

See area map for Stokes Croft and Gloucester Road on page 75

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Both Stokes Croft and gloucester Road are packed with a variety of locally-run venues, serving everything from Caribbean cuisine to vintage afternoon teas.

first stop is the spiritual home of popular pie purveyors Pieminster on Stokes Croft.

Jamaican cuisine can be found at Rice and Things while Plantation serves authentic Caribbean fare, often with live music and dJs to add to the party atmosphere.

If you’re after exceptional tapas,

head to Poco (above) while the Runcible Spoon sources some of the best food from the South West.

for cheeky, quirky and family friendly spots, try atomic Burger and Planet Pizza or opt for vintage afternoon tea in gorgeous surroundings at Cox and Baloney (on Cheltenham Road).

The pub and bar scene on gloucester Road constantly evolves with recent additions The

Urban Standard and The grace complementing firm favourites such as Bristol flyer and The Prince of Wales.

Where to eat & drink

Clockwise from top: exceptional tapas at Poco,

Pieminister’s famous dish and Banksy’s Mild, Mild West

• A great way to explore this area is under your own steam – on foot or by pedal power• This is one of the busiest routes into the city and is well served with frequent bus services


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S o u t h v i l l e & B e d m i n S t e r

Southern charmtake a saunter south of the river to find a range of independent shops, restaurants, bars and markets

The perennially popular North Street offers an enviable mix of independent shops, cafés, bars, restaurants and markets (main pic).

The Tobacco Factory Theatres stage Shakespeare, opera, Christmas shows, comedy, puppetry and dance. The adjoining Café Bar, meanwhile, hosts a number of events and performances throughout the year while serving up a fine selection of good food and Bristol Beer Factory brews.

The area is a haven for shoppers and foodies who regularly flock to the strip for stores like the Southville Deli, which sells fair trade, organic and wholefoods, as well as the

Sunday morning market at the Tobacco Factory.

Pretty greenThere are many green spaces in which to relax and get close to nature, including Windmill Hill City Farm in Bedminster, a voluntary community project that runs social, environmental and educational activities and seasonal events. Victoria Park also offers fantastic views of the city.

For sports fans, Ashton Gate Stadium is the home of Bristol City FC and Bristol Rugby.

Bustling and independent

“one of the largest shopping areas outside of the city centre and, i would say, the most fun – keep your eyes open for the amazing urban art”Simon DickenChairman, Bedminster Business improvement district

See area map for Southville and Bedminster on page 75

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Where to eat and drink

The Old Bookshop on North Street, famed for its distinctive mural, serves up a delicious selection of small plates

alongside regular gigs by local talents. Head to Souk Kitchen for Lebanese cuisine or the popular Mark’s Bread for seriously good baked treats.

For brilliant breakfasts try the Lounge or Café Grounded or for pre-theatre dining, head to the Tobacco

Factory or the Thali Café (right) next door for authentic Indian street food.

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• A 25- to 30-minute stroll from the Centre will get you to North Street, at the heart of this vibrant community• It is also very accessible by bike• Parking is at a premium in the narrow residential streets. This area was an early adopter of the citywide 20mph zones and the community encourages safe play and shared space


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Above: Market stalls on North Street. This pic: Thali Café

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B E Y O N D T H E C E N T R E

Out and aboutHead away from the usual tourist hotspots to explore the city’s

wealth of exciting, thriving neighbourhoods and suburbs

Arnos ValeEast of the city centre on the main A4 road towards Bath is Arnos Vale, home to The Original Bristol Blue Glass Factory and Shop. Bristol Blue Glass has been famous in the city for the past four centuries and today skilled glassmakers keep the tradition alive at this thriving business.

Directly opposite is Arnos Vale Cemetery, a resting place for the who’s who of Victorian Bristol since 1837. The site offers an insight into the era of Victorian extravagance and provides a haven for wildlife spotting and leisurely strolls with trail maps available.

Avon ValleyAvon Valley Railway at Bitton offers steam train rides throughout the year while more fun can be found at Avon Valley Country Park near Keynsham, an attraction spanning 50 acres of beautiful countryside with indoor and outdoor play areas plus many farm animals and exotic species to see.

Cruises along the River Avon run to Beese’s Bar and Tea Gardens as well as day trips to Bath in the spring and summer months with companies including Avon River Cruises and Bristol Packet Boat Trips (below). See page 61 for more details.

St Mark’s RoadSt Mark’s Road is a small but thriving street in Easton. Popular with locals, you’ll find award-winning restaurants, cafés, independent shops (including the Bristol Sweet Mart) and a thriving community feel. For easy access, use Stapleton Road train station.

“St Pauls is home to one of the biggest and best street parties in Europe” Julz Davis presenter on Ujima Radio 98FM

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The Tower Belle and St Paul’s Carnival (right)

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Fishponds and Frome ValleyFishponds Road is a thriving high street popular with locals. Oldbury Court, best accessed via Fishponds, is a beautiful and diverse estate, combining woodland and riverside paths with historic parkland and excellent children’s play facilities. Only three miles from Bristol city centre, the estate is a great place for a family day out, featuring big green spaces and picnic areas, and is popular with walkers for its varied landscape and panoramic views.

Beyond the parkland, you can follow the path down to the river Frome, where trails lead either towards Frenchay (home to the

Glenside Hospital Museum) or, in the other direction, towards Snuff Mills, a picturesque and historic section of the Frome Valley Walkway, and on to Eastville Park where you’ll find the medieval Wickham Bridge.

BlaiseTo the north, Blaise Castle House Museum and Estate (above) features a 19th-century mansion, set in 400 acres of parkland, and is home to the city’s social history collection. There is also a large children’s playground here. You can collect a key from Blaise Castle to access the nearby Kings Weston Roman Villa.

Blaise Castle House Museum and Estate

• Taking a local bus when visiting a new city is a great way to get out to explore the suburbs• A BristolRider ticket can be bought on the bus and will give you a whole day’s travel on Bristol’s buses for a fixed price, irrespective of operator and no matter how many times you change buses• If you plan to travel further afield you can buy an AvonRider ticket to explore the wider West of England


For more information on these and other areas of Bristol, go to www.visitbristol.co.uk

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Country lifeMarket towns, quaint villages and rural

splendour on the fringe of Bristol

Picturesque medieval market towns and villages with beautiful churches and welcoming country pubs are dotted throughout South Gloucestershire. The area lies to the north and east of Bristol and is the gateway to the south Cotswolds.

The town of Thornbury dates back to 896 and is home to the striking Thornbury Castle (below) in which King Henry VIII stayed with Anne Boleyn in 1535 and is now a hotel with the biggest bed in the UK. The town also features independent shops and gastro pubs.

Behind the High Street are the popular Mundy Playing Fields offering facilities for children including a paddling pool. The Tourist Information Centre is in Thornbury’s Town Hall (tel: 01454 281638).

Within half an hour’s drive from the centre of Bristol is the market town of Chipping Sodbury, which was founded in the 12th century. It is characterised by medieval architecture and 17th-century Cotswold stone buildings, where you can find a range of boutiques and coffee shops.

The Tourist Information Centre is in the clock tower on the High Street (tel: 01454 888686).

Famous residentsChipping Sodbury played a key role in the development of vaccination throughout the world thanks to Dr Edward Jenner. Dr Jenner lived in Chipping Sodbury during the 18th century and was a young apprentice at the town’s apothecary. His former home now bears a plaque.

Current well-known residents

include The Fabulous Baker Brothers, as seen on Channel 4, who own a butcher’s shop and Hobbs House Bakery on Chipping Sodbury High Street.

Market towns “From the rolling hills of the cotswolds to the levels of the river Severn, beautiful South Gloucestershire has it all”Mark SteedsBeaufort Arms, hawkesbury upton

See area map for South Gloucestershire on page 77

Thornbury Castle. Right: Westonbirt, The National Arboretum

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The Wild Place Project is a fun family attraction near Cribbs Causeway that provides adventure, play and learning while protecting threatened habitats around the globe. Grimsbury Farm, in Kingswood, has a variety of animals, a playground, picnic area and café.

Outdoor activities can also be enjoyed at Old Down Country Park with its adventure playground, range of wildlife and walled Victorian garden while the WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre has an exciting range of wildlife to see, including water voles, waders and the world’s largest collection of swans, geese, ducks and flamingos.

Elsewhere, Westonbirt, The National Arboretum , located off the M4 motorway at junction 18, is home to an internationally renowned tree collection.

Traffic-free funThe countryside of South Gloucestershire is a glorious haven for walkers and cyclists with many traffic-free routes along the National Cycle Network. A popular cycling route links Bristol and Bath along a disused railway path which passes through Warmley and Bitton.

In Bitton itself is Avon Valley Railway (on the A431 between Bristol and Bath), a restored train station that offers nostalgic steam train rides throughout the year.

BerkeleyJust north of the district is the beautiful, historic Berkeley Castle in Gloucestershire, which dates back to 1117 and is still the home of the Berkeley family. Over 24 generations of Berkeleys have transformed this former Norman fortress into a lovely home featuring landscaped gardens and a butterfly house.

Next to the castle is The Edward Jenner Museum set within the beautiful Georgian home of the famous medical scientist, Edward Jenner, who developed the smallpox vaccine (see opposite). Nearby Cattle Country Adventure Park, with its play equipment, is a haven for families.

Rural attractions

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The market towns offer many dining options including European cuisine at Ronnies in Thornbury, authentic Indian food at Romy’s Kitchen (Romy herself is the first ever female Indian chef-owner in the UK), sumptuous dining at Thornbury Castle (right) and the AA Rosette-awarded Alveston House.

There is a great collection of rustic country pubs including The Bull at Hinton and The Bowl at Almondsbury. Also based in the area is the Bath Ales Brewery Shop in Warmley, just on the edge of Bristol, where bottles of the brewer’s popular tipple, including Gem (top), can be bought.

The Aztec Hotel and Spa, Hilton Hotel and Holiday Inn Filton around the motorway offer a bite to eat and welcome respite from long (or short) journeys.

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where to eat and drinkFrom fine dining to rustic country pubs, there’s a wealth of restaurants, cafés and pubs to choose from across South Gloucestershire and the South Costwolds

Just off the M5 motorway at junction 17 is The Mall at Cribbs Causeway (right), a large shopping centre with free parking and regular bus services. It is home to John Lewis, Marks & Spencer and a host of high-street fashion favourites as well as a number of eating and entertainment establishments.

Chipping Sodbury farmers’ market is held every fortnight (every second and fourth Saturday) around the clock tower on the High Street, where shoppers can buy a range of fresh, local produce.

Shopping From a mega mall to fresh and local, shoppers are spoiled in South Gloucestershire

See area map for South Gloucestershire on page 77

thornbury Castle and a selection of Bath ales (above)

the Mall at Cribbs Causeway


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N o r t h S o m e r S e t

Countryside & coastlineYou don’t have to travel far from the city to find breathtaking

coastlines, beautiful villages and charming seaside towns

A super day outGreat for good old-fashioned family days out, the seaside town of Weston-super-Mare (pictured) boasts all the traditional treats: miles of sand, donkeys, deckchairs, dodgems, a marine lake for paddling and boating, rock pools, an aquarium and a water adventure play park. The Grand Pier, which reopened in 2010, offers fun for all the family.

In addition, you’ll find plenty of good food and wine in the seafront restaurants where enviable views come as standard. Weston hosts a full programme of events throughout the year, including a spectacular motorcycle beach race, illuminated carnival, two-day air show, food and real ale festivals, waterskiing championships and more.

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“With its coastline, countryside, woodlands and wildlife, there’s something for everyone”Michelle Michael MBE Director, Grand Pier

Fireworks over the Grand Pier, Weston-super-Mare

• Frequent trains run from Bristol temple meads to Weston-super-mare, • Fast bus services run to Weston, Clevedon and Portishead• Travel across the region all day for a fixed price with an AvonRider bus ticket


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Scenic and PictureSqueExplore green spaces, historic places and local myths and legends in rural North Somerset

Seaside townThe charming Victorian seaside town of Clevedon is home to a Grade I-listed pier dating from 1869, which starred in the One Direction video You and I in 2014. The town was also a main location for the TV series Broadchurch. There are seafront cafés with amazing views, an excellent independent shopping area and the Curzon Cinema, the oldest continuously working cinema in the UK.

Six miles north is Portishead, with a 250-berth marina, featuring a public arts trail, and Lake Grounds, home to an open-air pool and a boating lake.

North Somerset is a paradise for cyclists and walkers with a huge variety of trails and paths boasting scenic views. Try the Clevedon coastal path to Portishead, the Strawberry Line between Yatton and Cheddar, part of the West Mendip Way, and the National Trust’s Sand Point coastal path at Sand Bay.

See www.betterbybike.info/maps to download cycling maps.

The rolling hills of North Somerset’s Ashton Court Estate are just across Bristol’s Clifton Suspension Bridge, providing a perfect space for cycling, walking, picnicking and enjoying many annual events like the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta.

Nearby is the diverse and tranquil Leigh Woods, in which you can follow designated pathways through oak, small leaf lime and ash forest and former woodland pasture. From April 2015 artist Luke Jerram (responsible for Park Street’s Park and Slide) will host Withdrawn, in which a flotilla of abandoned fishing boats will be installed in the depths of the woodland.

There are many rural attractions just on the outskirts of Bristol including Tyntesfield (below), a National Trust-owned Victorian Gothic house and grounds.

Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm in

Wraxall is home to a huge variety of animals from elephants, giraffes and white rhinos to farm animals, as well as an indoor animal village, 12 play areas and covered animal show pens.

Puxton Park, near to the M5 at Weston-super-Mare, has an adventure park, miniature railway, miniature golf, dairy, farm shop and more. Oakham Treasures, meanwhile, is a vast and unique collection of memorabilia from the last centrury, including fully-stocked shops and farm machinery.

dinosaurs and cavesOut in the glorious Mendips near Wells, visitors can explore Wookey Hole Caves and Attractions, wander through the prehistoric valley of the dinosaurs and meet the Witch of Wookey Hole. Nearby is Cheddar Gorge with its spectacular caves and attractions. Further south find West Somerset Railway and the Fleet Air Arm Museum.

See area map for North Somerset on page 77

This pic: The stunning Gothic architecture of Tyntesfield. Opposite from top: The Pony & Trap and Aldwick Court Farm and Vineyard.



where to eat and drinkYou’ll find an abudance of charming country pubs, stylish restaurants and even a vineyard or two in the towns and villages of North Somerset

There is an abundance of restaurants, farm shops, cafés and bars in the bustling towns of Weston-super-Mare, Portishead and Clevedon, serving up dishes to suit all tastes and budgets.

Ethical cuisine in the North Somerset countryside is served at The Ethicurean at Barley Wood Walled Garden in Wrington while Marco Pierre White’s Steakhouse Bar & Grill at Doubletree by Hilton Cadbury House Hotel & Spa in Congresbury offers diners exquisite food in a stylish but relaxed environment.

Michelin starIn Chew Magna you will find the Michelin star-winning Pony & Trap (top), which is home to chef Josh Eggleton, offering

everything from well-priced pub classics to intricate multi-course tasting menus. The pub champions a ‘field to fork’ ethos, serving food sourced as locally as possible. At the foot of the Mendips, in nearby Redhill, is Aldwick Court Farm and Vineyard (right), which produces award-winning wines.

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Near and spaGorgeous Georgian architecture, vibrant visitor attractions and Roman opulence await in bath

• The quickest way to get to Bath is by rail from temple Meads station • For cyclists, there is an excellent 13-mile cycle route along the bristol to Bath Railway Path• In Bath, on-street cycle hire is provided by Nextbike from a comprehensive network of docking stations – all you need is a credit card to get going


The Roman Baths and al fresco diners enjoying the city’s splendid views

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Just 12 miles east of Bristol is the World Heritage City of Bath, and running between both cities is the picturesque River Avon alongside one of the most successful cycling routes in the country. Bath makes an ideal day trip as part of a short break in Bristol, plus the surrounding countryside is perfect for exploring on foot or by bike.

With its compact central area, you can explore all the attractions of Bath on foot, including the famous Roman Baths (main picture) – one of the best preserved Roman remains in the world – stunning 18th-century architecture and renovated shopping area.

Culture vultureThe city’s Georgian streets are lined with boutique shops, cafés and restaurants and a variety of museums are dotted throughout the city.

The Jane Austen Centre celebrates one of Bath’s most famous residents and offers an

intriguing insight into what life was like during Regency times.

The Fashion Museum is one of the world’s finest museums of contemporary and historical dress and illustrates how it has evolved over the past 400 years.

Art and exhibitionsThe Holburne Museum has a fine collection of art as well as regular temporary exhibitions throughout the year while the restored No.1 Royal Crescent shows what life was like for wealthy residents and their servants in the 18th century.

On the outskirts of the city, at Claverton Manor, the American Museum in Britain takes you through a history of America from the early settlers to the present day.

And finally, no visit to Bath is complete with a restorative visit to the famed Thermae Bath Spa. Relax and recuperate in the warm waters of the open-air rooftop pool and drink in the spectacular views over the city.

Compact and picturesque

“One of the smartest, most interesting and consistently beautiful cities in England”Ricky Gervaiswriter, actor and comedian commenting on Twitter

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Getting around BristolBusThere are several bus operators in Bristol and the surrounding area. Full route maps are available at the Tourist Information Centre (TIC)or at www.travelwest.info

TrainBristol has local stations whichare convenient for getting aroundsome parts of the city. The maincentral train station is TempleMeads and on the northern fringeis Bristol Parkway. You can accessmany rural stations from these.

BoatThere are regular ferries around the Harbourside. See p.72/73 for ferry landing locations.

TaxiHackney carriage taxis are painted in Bristol blue and can be picked up at ranks across the city (see p.72/73) or hailed on the street. There are also private hire companies operating in the city. Visit the TIC for more information.

Cycling and bike hireAs the UK’s first cycling city, Bristol has many cycle lanes and routes. The TIC stocks free route maps. Bikes can be hired from locations around the city, including the Brompton Dock at Temple Meads station, Pedal Progression at Ashton Court and Bristol Cycle Shack at the Bristol end of the Bristol and Bath Railway Path. Some hotels also offer bikes for hire.

AccessibilityBristol can be explored on foot although some steep hills and cobbled streets can be difficult to access with a wheelchair. The Accessible Guide is available from the Tourist Information Centre. Wheelchair and scooter hire is available from Shopmobility, located in Cabot Circus. Visit www.bristolshopmobility.co.uk for more information or telephone 0117 955 9083

For up-to-date travel information and to plan your journey around Bristol, visit www.travelwest.info

Bristol Tourist Information Centre Located on the waterfront next to Watershed, 0906 711 2191 (calls charged at 50 pence per minute plus network extras). Email [email protected]

Smartphone apps

Scan the QR code to download the Official Bristol City Guide. There are also many other useful apps including Bristol Street Art Tours, Banksy and Hidden Bristol. See www.visitbristol.co.uk/app

City Sightseeing Bristol

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Getting around Bristol

Getting around BristolBusCity Sightseeing Bristol bus tours take 75 minutes with many places to hop on and off along the way, including all major attractions. This is a great way to familiarise yourself with the city too. Tickets are available from the driver, the Tourist Information Centre and online at www.citysightseeingbristol.co.uk

BoatThe Matthew moors alongside M Shed and runs regular harbour trips, some including cream tea or fish and chips. They also run four-hour trips along the Avon Gorge.

Number Seven Boats and Bristol Ferry Boats operate ferry services to and from waterfront attractions along the Harbourside. The Bristol Packet runs guided trips around Bristol and along the River Avon to Bath. Contact Tourist Information for timetables.

CyclingCycle the City offer themed tours such as the River Avon Amble, Bristol’s Ale Trail and Lost Bristol Harbour Tour.

Adventurous Activity Company run organised tours for groups with bike hire included.

For longer rides there are dedicated routes such as the Bristol and Bath Railway Path, the Strawberry Line and the Avon Cycleway.

WalkingBristol Highlights (Easter – November), Ultimate Tour, Bristol Pirate Walks and Hidden & Haunted Bristol Walks all offer fascinating insights into this historical city.

Where The Wall street art tours take place on Saturday mornings and last two hours, taking in a mixture of the latest

cutting-edge works combined with some classic Banksy.

Free guided tours of the Clifton Suspension Bridge are available at weekends and bank holidays.

Self-guided walks are available from the Tourist Information Centre, including Banksy and Street Art, Maritime Trail, Religious Trail, Curiosities Trail, Literary Trail, Clifton, Walled City, Heritage Walk, Slave Trade Trail, and Nature Guide.

Go to www.visitbristol.co.uk to download free MP3 audio tours.

Guided and self-guided tours Cycle the City

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Where to stayBristol and the surrounding areas have a wide variety of accommodation to choose from. A small selection are shown on the following pages.

Grand by Thistle, Bristol Hotel HHHH 03

Broad Street, BS1 2EL0871 376 9042www.thistle.com• 4 star deluxe hotel ideally situated in the old city within walking distance of all city attractions.

The Bristol Hotel 02

Prince Street, Harbourside BS1 4QF0117 923 0333www.doylecollection.com/bristol• Luxury hotel in the heart of the city with many rooms offering gorgeous views over the Harbourside.

Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel 04

College Green, BS1 5TA0117 925 5100www.bristolmarriottroyal.co.uk• Steeped in Victorian elegance and perfectly located next to Bristol Cathedral and the Harbourside. 242 luxury bedrooms.

Bristol Marriott Hotel City Centre Hotel HHHH 06

2 Lower Castle Street, BS1 3AD0117 929 4281www.bristolmarriottcitycentre.co.uk• This modern, contemporary 300-bed luxury hotel is located in the heart of vibrant Bristol next to Cabot Circus.

Mercure Bristol Brigstow Hotel Hotel HHHH 05

5-7 Welsh Back, BS1 4SP0117 929 1030www.mercure.com• Boutique-style hotel located on the tree-lined boulevard of Welsh Back, overlooking the waterside.

Mercure Bristol Holland House Hotel & Spa Hotel HHHH 08

Redcliffe Hill, BS1 6SQ0117 968 9900www.mercure.com• Luxury hotel with spa, fitness suite and indoor 14m pool, on-site car parking, great location.

DoubleTree by Hilton, Bristol City Centre Hotel HHHH 01

Redcliffe Way, BS1 6NJ0117 926 0041Doubletree3.hilton.com• Newly refurbished hotel in a fantastic location, within easy walking distance of the Harbourside and shopping areas.

Novotel Bristol Centre Hotel HHHH 07

Victoria Street, BS1 6HY0117 976 9988www.novotel.comFour-star centrally located hotel with ample parking. Great location for all Bristol attractions.

City Centre Properties listed in this section are shown on the maps on p 72-75 by their circled number 00

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The Avon Gorge Hotel Hotel HHH 11

Sion Hill, Clifton, BS8 4LD0117 973 8955www.theavongorge.com• Located in Clifton village with grand views of Brunel’s Clifton Suspension Bridge. Fabulous hotel, bar and restaurant.

The Greenhouse B&B Gold, Guest Accom. HHHH 14

61 Greenbank Road, Southville, BS3 1RJ0117 902 9166www.thegreenhousebristol.co.uk• Quiet, friendly, award-winning fair trade and organic B&B: 6 delightful en-suite rooms.Plentiful parking and Harbourside nearby.

Brooks Guesthouse Bristol 13

Exchange Avenue, St Nicholas Market, BS11UB 0117 930 0066www.brooksguesthousebristol.com• Boutique guest house with 23 en-suite bedrooms, contemporary breakfast, lounge and courtyard garden.

Rock n Bowl Hostel 17

22 Nelson Street, BS1 2LE0117 325 1979www.rocknbowlmotel.com• A lively backpackers hostel situated in the city centre with bar, bowling alley and pizzeria. Private rooms through to mixed dorms.

Ibis Bristol Temple Meads Budget Hotel 15

Avon Street, BS2 0PS0117 319 9001 / www.ibis.com• Hotel located close to Temple Meads railway station, offering modern rooms, up-to-date facilities and highest standard of bedding comfort.

YHA Bristol Hostel HHHH 18

Narrow Quay, BS1 4QA, 0845 371 9726, [email protected]• A former waterfront grain house, this Youth Hostel has been sympathetically restored to offer relaxed cosmopolitan surroundings, ideal for a cheap city break or weekend away.

Bristol Backpackers Tourist Hostel 16

17 St Stephen’s Street, Old City, BS1 1EQ0117 925 7900www.bristolbackpackers.co.uk• Most central hostel. Dorms/private rooms. Self-catering kitchen. Wi-Fi. Bar. Discounts for long stays.

Radisson Blu Hotel Bristol 09

Broad Quay, BS1 4BY0117 934 9500www.radissonblu.co.uk/hotel-bristol• Iconic hotel located in Bristol’s historic Harbourside, including five meeting rooms, 176 bedrooms and Filini Restaurant.

Victoria Square Hotel Clifton Village 12

Victoria Square, Clifton, BS8 4EW0117 973 9058www.victoriasquarehotel.co.uk• Perfectly positioned in Clifton Village on a delightful tree-lined square, 41 rooms spread between 2 Victorian Villas

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Town House Hotel HHHH 10

The Sugar House, Narrow Lewins Mead, BS1 2NU0117 925 5577 / www.hotelduvin.com• Luxury boutique hotel and bistro housed in a beautifully restored sugar house from the 1700s.



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North Somerset Each property listed in this area is shown on the map on p 77 by its circled number 00

Orchard House Gold, Self Catering HHH 24

Bristol Rd, Chew Stoke, BS40 8UB01275 333 143www.orchardhouse-chewstoke.co.uk• Comfortable self-catering and B&B accommodation in beautiful Chew Valley near Bristol, Bath and Wells.

Leigh Farm 23

Pensford, Nr Bristol, BS39 4BA01761 490281

www.leighfarmholidays.co.uk• Self-catering terraced bungalows on working farm near to village and pubs. Bristol 7 miles, Bath 8 miles.

For more places to stay, go to www.visitbristol.co.uk/accommodation or contact the Tourist Information Centre on T: 0906 711 2191 (calls charged at 50p per minute plus network extras) Email: [email protected]

Where ratings are shown, these have been awarded via an independent assessment by either the AA or VisitEngland. More about these schemes and other accreditation programmes are available at visitbristol.co.uk

Alveston House Hotel Hotel HHH 21

Alveston, Bristol, BS35 2LA01454 415 050www.alvestonhousehotel.co.uk• Privately-owned 29-bedroom hotel specialising in weddings and functions with award-winning AA Rosette restaurant.

Holiday Inn, Bristol – Filton Hotel HHHH 20

Filton Road, Hambrook, BS16 1QX0871 942 9014www.hibristolfiltonhotel.co.uk• Recently refreshed hotel, offering a peaceful stay within easy travelling distance of the city centre.

Hilton Bristol 19

Woodlands Lane, Bradley StokeBristol BS32 4JF01454 201 144 / www.hilton.com/bristol• Close to the motorway, ideally situated for both leisure and business. 161 en-suite bedrooms.

Fern Cottage B&B Silver, Guest Accommodation HHHH 22

188 Shortwood Hill, Pucklechurch, BS16 9PG0117 937 4966www.ferncottagebedandbreakfast.co.uk• Award-winning B&B in countryside location, offering fantastic food, service and hospitality, 15 minutes from Bristol and Bath.



48 hours in Bristol

Tag 1Schnappen sie sich eine Tasse Kaffee am Stadthafen (Harbourside) und besuchen sie M Shed, ein Museum das die Geschichte Bristol’s erzählt, bevor sie sich die neuesten Ausstellungen im Arnolfini ansehen, Europa’s führende Gallerie für Moderne Kunst. Zum Mittagessen geht’s zur Watershed oder The Stable – beide mit einer tollen Sicht über’s Wasser.

Danach nehmen sie die Fähre zu Brunel’s ss Great Britain, das erste Luxus Kreuzfahrtschiff der Welt, bevor sie die steile Park Street und Brandon Hill mit Cabot Tower erklimmen und schliesslich die neuesten Ausstellungen in Bristol Museum and Art Gallery erkunden.

Zum Abendessen probieren sie das Glassboat Restaurant und beenden sie den Tag mit einer Theatervorstellung im Bristol Old Vic oder Hippodrome.

Tag 2Beginnen sie den Tag in Clifton mit der spektakulären Hängebrücke (Suspension Bridge) und den vielen kleinen Geschäften, bevor einem Mittagessen im Bridge Café des Avon Gorge Hotel.

Am Nachmittag sagen sie

hallo zu den Tieren in Bristol Zoo Gardens, entdecken sie Strassenkunst oder besuchen sie Geschäfte wie Harvey Nichols in Bristol’s Shopping Quarter.

Werfen sie sich in Schale für ein Abendessen in Bordeaux Quay am Stadthafen, bevor sie sich einen Gute-Nacht-Drink in Harvey Cellars oder The Apple Cider Boot gönnen.

Bevor sie gehen, verpassen sie nicht die fantastische Graffiti-Kunst in Stadtteilen wie North Street in Bedminster oder Stokes Croft.

Für mehr Inspiration oder Aktivitäten, die besten Lokale zum Essen und Drinken, und Unterkünfte in Bristol gehen sie einfach auf visitbristol.co.uk (auch in Deutsch).

48 Stunden in BristolWillkommen in Bristol. Hier sind unsere Empfehlungen wie sie am besten zwei Tage in der Stadt verbringen

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Primer díaTómate un café en el puerto y entra en M Shed, un museo que narra la historia de Bristol, antes de visitar una de las fantásticas exposiciones del Arnolfini, el centro de arte contemporáneo más destacado de toda Europa. Para almorzar tienes el Watershed o The Stable, ambos con vistas al mar.Después, date un paseo andando o en ferry hasta el navío SS Great Britain de Brunel, el primer barco de crucero de lujo del mundo, y explora Park Street y Cabot Tower o Brandon Hill antes de ver las exposiciones permanentes e itinerantes del Museo y Galería de Arte de Bristol. A la hora de la cena prueba el restaurante Glassboat y, para terminar el día, una obra de teatro en el Bristol Old Vic o en el Hippodrome.

Segundo díaPon rumbo a Clifton para ver el puente colgante y echar un vistazo a sus muchas tiendecitas, antes de comer en el Bridge Café del hotel Avon Gorge. Por la tarde, date una vuelta por los Jardines Zoológicos de Bristol, empápate del arte callejero de la ciudad o visita las grandes tiendas del distrito comercial de Bristol, como Harvey Nichols.

Ponte tus mejoras galas para cenar en Bordeaux Quay, en el puerto, y ya de retirada, tomar una copa en Harvey Cellars o en la sidrería flotante The Apple.

Y no te vayas sin ver las fabulosas obras de arte callejero que ocupan diversas zonas de

la ciudad, como North Street, en Bedminster, y Stokes Croft.

Si necesitas más inspiración para encontrar cosas que hacer, sitios para comer y beber, o lugares donde alojarte en Bristol, visita visitbristol.co.uk (disponible también en español).

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Premier JourAllez prendre un café le long du Harbourside et visitez le M Shed, musée sur l’histoire de la ville, avant d’aller découvrir la dernière exposition de l’Arnolfini, galerie d’art contemporaine européenne. Déjeunez au Watershed ou au pub The Stable, les deux se situant le long des quais.

Ensuite, marchez ou prenez un ferry pour vous rendre au ss Great Britain, premier paquebot de luxe au monde construit par l’ingénieur Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Après cela, baladez-vous dans Park Street et grimpez jusqu’à la Cabot Tower qui se trouve au sommet du parc Brandon Hill, avant d’aller explorer les expositions en cours au Bristol Museum and Art Gallery.

Pour dîner, tentez le restaurant Glassboat et finissez votre journée par une une pièce de théâtre ou une comédie musicale dans l’un des plus anciens théâtres d’Angleterre, le Old Vic ou bien au Théâtre de l’Hippodrome.

Second Jour Partez à la découverte du quartier de Clifton pour y découvrir le fameux Pont Suspendu de la ville (Clifton Suspension Bridge) ainsi que les nombreuses boutiques du Clifton Village avant de prendre un déjeuner à la terrasse du Café de l’Hôtel Avon Gorge.

Dans l’après-midi, allez à la rencontre du monde animalier du Zoo de Bristol, découvrez les graffitis qui ont fait la renommée de la ville et passez la porte de Harvey Nichols ainsi que les nombreuses autres boutiques du centre commercial de Bristol.

Aller dîner au restaurant le Bordeaux Quay situé sur le Harbourside avant de prendre un dernier verre chez Harvey Cellars

ou sur le bateau The Apple, réhabilité en pub proposant un très large choix de cidres.

Avant votre départ, ne manquez pas de faire un détour dans les quartiers de Southville (notamment dans la rue de North Street) ou de Stokes Croft.

Pour de plus amples suggestions d’activités, d’endroits où manger et boire, où se loger à Bristol, rendez-vous sur visitbristol.co.uk

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Primo giornoIniziate la giornata con un caffè all’Harbourside, la zona del porto, e visitate il museo M Shed, che racconta la storia di Bristol. Proseguite con una visita all’Arnolfini, il più avanzato centro europeo di arte contemporanea. Pranzo al Watershed o The Stable – entrambi affacciati sull’acqua.

Dopo pranzo fate una passeggiata o prendete un traghetto per raggiungere il piroscafo Great Britain, progettato da Brunel, la prima nave da crociera di lusso al mondo, poi dirigetevi a Park Street e Cabot

Tower su Brandon Hill prima di esplorare le gallerie d’arte e le ultime mostre al Bristol Museum & Art Gallery.

Per cena provate il ristorante Glassboat e concludete la serata con uno spettacolo teatrale all’Old Vic o all’Hippodrome.

Secondo giornoDirigetevi a Clifton per ammirare il famoso Suspension Bridge, il ponte sospeso, e le boutique; pranzo al Bridge Café dell’Avon Gorge Hotel. Nel pomeriggio fate una visita alla fauna selvatica nel Giardino Zoologico di Bristol, ammirate

la street art locale o visitate le rivendite dello Shopping Quarter di Bristol, compreso il grande magazzino Harvey Nichols.Vestitevi eleganti per la cena al Bordeaux Quay sull’Harbourside e poi per un digestivo all’Harvey Cellars o The Apple Cider Boat, una chiatta convertita.

Prima di partire non vi perdete la straordinaria street art visibile in varie zone della città, fra cui North Street a Bedminster e Stokes Croft.

Troverete ulteriori suggerimenti per attività, posti di ristoro e alloggi al sito visitbristol.co.uk (disponibile anche in italiano).

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While you’re staying in Bristol and the West, you may find www.travelwest.info a really useful on-line resource to help you plan your journeys, and keep up to date with all things travel related across the region; however you like to travel.

Travelwest.info is the travel information website of the four West of England Councils (Bristol, Bath & NE Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire) working in partnership with funding received from the DfT (Department for Transport) Local Sustainable Transport Fund.

See p.40 for more on Stokes Croft & Gloucester RoadSee p.42 for more on Southville & Bedminster



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IRCUS

M32

M32

M32

J1

J2

J3

STOKE BISHOP

THE DOWNS

HENLEAZE

HORFIELD

SOUTHMEAD

FILTON

HARRY STOKE

LOCKLEAZE

EASTVILLE

ST WERBURGHS

ST PAULS

COTHAM

BISHOPSTON

CLIFTON

BARTON HILL

ARNOS VALE

WINDMILLHILL

SOUTHVILLE

WHITEHALL

ST ANNES

FISHPONDS

BLAISE

University ofWest of England

Horfield LeisureCentre

Filton AbbeyWood

MemorialStadium

Oldbury CourtEstate

FrenchayCommon

GlensideHospital Museum

Eastville Park

GCCCCounty Ground

St Andrews Park

St WerburghsCity Farm

Easton LeisureCentre

Motion

Bristol ShoppingQuarter

Beyond the Centre

See p.44 for more on other areas of Bristol.



AllotmentsAllotments

Cricket PitchCricket Pitch



NORTHSOMERSET

BRISTOL


Thornbury

FramptonCotterell

CribbsCauseway

M4

1717

1616

2020

1515

1414

2121

11

22

2222

1919

1818

22

33

11

1919

1818

M32

M4

M5

M4

M48

M49

M5

M5

ChippingSodbury

Pucklechurch

HawkesburyUpton

Charfield

Wild PlaceProject

Kingswood

TempleMeads

BristolBus Station

Parkway

Yate

A37A4

A38

A38

A420

A369

ThornburyCastle

Bull at Hinton

BathAles

Avon ValleyRailway

AlmondsburyGarden Centre

The Bowl

Old DownCountry Park

Dyrham ParkNational Trust

Romy’s KitchenRonnies

SevernBeach

Avonmouth

20

22

19

21

Allotments

Cricket Pitch

Allotments

Allotments

Allotments

Yatton

BATH AND NORTH EAST

SOMERSETNORTH

SOMERSET

BRISTOL

M4

1717

1919

2020

2121

1818

22

33

11

1919

M32

M49 M5

M5

M5

Kingswood

Keynsham

Saltford

PORTISHEAD

CLEVEDON

Yatton

Nailsea

Backwell

WESTON-SUPER-MARE

Temple Meads

BristolBus Station

BristolAirport

Parkway

A37 A4

A38

A38

A369

Chew ValleyLake

Cheddar

CruiseTerminalOpen air pool

and boating lakeMarina

OakhamTreasures

Noah’s ArkZoo Farm

Tyntesfield NT

LeighWoods

AshtonCourt

CurzonCinema

Clevedon Pier

GrandPier

SeaQuarium

Sand Bay

Puxton Park

Marco Pierre WhiteRestaurant

The Ethicurean

Aldwick Court Farm& Vineyard

& TrapThe Pony

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South Gloucestershire / North SomersetSee p.46 for more on South Gloucestershire. See p.51 for more on North Somerset For details of where to stay, turn to our accommodation section on p.62-64. Places to stay are marked with an orange circle – 00


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