Bristol in General

I am not writing anything about Bristol that anyone can read in a guide book. I was not born there and I have not lived there in my whole life. I only lived there for 2.5 years, and I am glad I did. It is beautiful, hilly and green. The river Avon meanders everywhere, giving the opportunity to cycle by it, or do some fishing or a bit of paddling. It is possible to drive in green environment forever, while actually still staying within Bristol. So it is quite spacious to the North and East, in fact, I think in proportion, the city centre is a bit too small. Public transport is also worth mentioning. Let me just say that If you live in Bristol, you do need a ...  Read the complete review

Other have written about the shopping and night life. Me - I like history, so a trip to Bristol is a treat. For starters there is the Clifton Suspension Bridge, which spans the Avon Gorge. This magnificent bridge was designed by one of the greatest Victorian engineers - Isambard Kingdom Brunel. At the Great Western Dock, is another of his achievements - the "S.S. Great Britain". This was the first ship to be built of iron, and to have propellers. She was launched July 19th 1843, in the presence of Prince albert (Victoria's consort) and apparently, Bristol celebrated the day in festive mood. Bells were rung, shops closed and flags flew everywhere. Her ...  Read the complete review

I was born in Bristol and have lived here for most of my life so may be a bit biased but think this is a City that has a lot to offer and well worth a visit. I will try to summarise the best places to go and see as well as some local insider information! History / Culture One of the most famous attractions in Bristol is the SS Great Britain. Built and launched in Bristol by Brunel this is well worth a visit. Tickets allow you to see the museum and the dry dock and allow unlimited access for the year. The harbour itself is also worth wandering around, especially on a sunny day and there are regular boat tours as well, which is a relaxing way to ...  Read the complete review

I quite like bristol as a city. it has a rather large ikea which is always appealing, as well as a massive shopping centre on the outskirts of the town, fantastic if you live in places like cornwall and devon and don't have those types of shops nearby. the city itself is quite old fashioned in places and modern in others, with a good mix of old and new architecture. i've always enjoyed driving through the city as you have places like the imax cinema to make it stand out from the crowd. it's fun, has a good range of places to eat and shop and is relatively cheap to stay in. If you're looking for somewhere on the West of England which has good ...  Read the complete review

Bristol is a great city with a plethora of things to see and do, and is especially great in the summer! There's the harbour festival, the balloon fiesta and all manner of other events that take place throughout the summer season. However, it's not a seasonal city and there is always something to see or do. Bristol encapsulates a huge amount of history, and there are a huge number of historic buildings to visit for those who enjoy architecture, or taking a good photo. There's Cabot Tower, on Brandon Hill which is great for picnics, Wills Memorial and the Clifton Suspension Bridge to name but a few. Bristol is a city full of cafes and bars, from your ...  Read the complete review