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Visitor Guide 2019
Visitor Guide 2019
Visitor Guide 2019
WELCOME TO BRISTOL
Inspiration
Food & drink – experiences & events ................ 5
Film & TV – events, tours & locations ................ 8
Bristol's music scene – live music & festivals ....... 9
Theatre & exhibitions – what's on .................. 11
Shopping – boutique to high street ................. 13
Sport – where to watch & play ..................... 15
Unmissable Bristol events ............................. 16
Bristol by area
Harbourside .............................................. 18
I am pleased to welcome you Central, Old City & Park Street ..................... 26
to our lively and diverse city. Clifton ...................................................... 34
Stokes Croft ............................................... 38
Bristol is an outward-looking city that’s open to all, Southville & Bedminster ................................ 39
which is why we attract millions of visitors from Gloucester Road ........................................ 40
all over the world every year to our great range Old Market & St Marks Road ....................... 41
of activities, sights and family-friendly events. Blaise, Fishponds & Frome Valley ................... 42
There are many things which make Bristol special: Arnos Vale ................................................ 43
from the people who live here to the place itself,
and at the heart of it is our cultural diversity and
independent spirit. 91 different languages are Beyond Bristol
spoken in the city and our many vibrant local South Gloucestershire & the South Cotswolds ....... 44
communities play important roles in defining our North Somerset .......................................... 50
identity. Bristol prides itself on being an inclusive Bath ......................................................... 54
place – one which works hard to address the
challenges of city life. We are also leading the
way with highly productive creative and tech
Useful info
sectors and our many innovative city projects Getting to Bristol ........................................ 59
reflect our independent flair and entrepreneurial Getting around Bristol .................................. 61
spirit. I hope you enjoy your visit. Tours ........................................................ 62
Map ........................................................ 64
Marvin Rees Mayor of Bristol Translated pages ........................................ 66
Written and published by Destination Bristol (company number 3715280 registered in England and Wales).
While every care has been taken in the accuracy of producing this guide, the publisher is not liable for any errors or
omissions which may occur. All information is subject to change and is correct at the time of going to print, December 2018.
Destination Bristol is a company limited by guarantee and controlled by Bristol City Council. Design: The Group of Seven.
Cover illustration: Jon Trace. All images: Visit Bristol except where credited.Printing: Ancient House Press Plc.
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INSPIRATION
for coffee. There are award wining June: the 12-day community festival
roasters in the city and in September, sums up the collaborative nature of
The Coffee House Project is a festival Bristol’s food culture with an epic
dedicated to a great cup of Joe. collection of small events.
FILM &
TELEVISION
ON LOCATION
One of the UK’s most successful film studios, The
Bottle Yard, is located in the city, and consequently
Bristol’s diverse architecture and landscapes often
have starring roles on screen. Look out for locations
in TV favourites including Sherlock, Doctor Who,
Wolf Hall and Poldark together with many films –
most recently The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel
From top: This scene from BBC One series Poldark was shot at the
Pie Society and Stan and Ollie. Discover more at city's Bottle Yard Studios, and Aardman Animations' adored duo
visitbristol.co.uk/film-and-tv Wallace and Gromit celebrate their 30th anniversary in 2019
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From left: Love Saves the Day and Thekla
MUSIC
Bristol’s live music scene offers festivals, gigs on
boats and open mics
There is little doubt that Bristol is a Well-known bands regularly play at the
fascinating and eclectic musical city. 02 Academy, SWX and Trinity, with
Perhaps best known for the nineties sound Ashton Gate Stadium welcoming Muse,
dubbed ‘trip hop’ that included Massive Rod Stewart, Take That and the Spice
Attack and Roni Size, Bristol bands are Girls in 2019. There is a huge range of
again at the forefront with The Idles’ Act of music festivals too: June’s Bristol Sounds
Resistance named 2018 Album of the Year and September’s Downs Festival welcome
by BBC 6 Music. big-name acts, Tokyo World has an eclectic
line-up at the forefront of modern music,
The city is bursting with venues hosting and Love Saves the Day presents a diverse
bands and DJs – pubs and bars including range of genres and music styles with high-
Crofter’s Rights, Mothers Ruin and end stage designs, top-tier acts and DJs.
Gloucester Road’s Golden Lion showcase
KHRIS COWLEY FOR HERE & NOW / THEO COTTLE
the best in local talent, and iconic venues St George’s Bristol welcomes jazz, folk,
Fiddlers, The Fleece, Thekla, The Exchange world and classical artists from across the
and The Louisiana have a great year-round globe, and hosts an annual Keyboard
programme. It’s also worth checking out Festival in November. It's also one of the
local record shops, especially Rough Trade main venues for the Bristol International Jazz
and Longwell Records for live gigs. and Blues Festival in March.
While Colston Hall, Bristol’s largest concert Look out for Bristol Swing Festival in April,
hall, will reopen its main auditoria in 2020, Valley Fest in Chew Magna in August and
they are still programming across their own the Filmic Season, exploring the creative
foyer and venues around the city. connections between film and music.
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THEATRE &
EXHIBITIONS
From blockbuster musicals and cutting-edge plays
to world-class collections and dynamic exhibitions,
Bristol's theatres, museums and galleries keep visitors
and residents entertained all year round
THEATRE
Bristol Old Vic, the longest continuously running
theatre in the English-speaking world, aims to inspire
audiences with its own original productions while
nurturing the next generation of artists. 2019 will see
the triumphant return of Touching the Void, previously
a sell-out success. Tobacco Factory Theatres produces
and presents an impressive roster of exciting shows
including Shakespeare plays, pop-up opera, comedy,
puppetry and dance in unique, industrial spaces.
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SHOPPING DESTINATIONS
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Use our map to discover the wealth of markets, independents and high-street stores Bristol has to offer
1 Cabot Circus All sorts of amazing 7 Park Street & The Triangle
shops, restaurants and entertainment under Vintage shops and independent labels.
one dramatic shell-shaped roof. 8 Harbourside Market Foodies and
MORGANE BIGAULT / GILES ROCHOLL PHOTOGRAPHY / PAUL BOX
2 Quakers Friars High-end shopping makers meet along the Harbourside (Weds
around a European-style piazza. & Thurs 12-2.30pm, Sat & Sun 11am-
3 The Arcade Explore a Grade II-listed 4pm) to sell clothing, books, art and more.
Victorian shopping arcade with boutique 9 Clifton Village Pretty Georgian streets
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SPORT
Bristol also has a huge range of sporting
activities on offer for spectators and participants
CRICKET GOLF
Home to Gloucestershire County The region's many
Cricket Club, Bristol has a excellent courses include
fascinating cricket heritage. The the Kendleshire and
2019 ICC World Cup will host Tracy Park. You can
matches in the city, with league play at Ashton Court, try
and other international fixtures at Foot Golf or Disc Golf
the Brightside Ground. or visit InPlay Golf, one
of the few golf simulation
FOOTBALL AND RUGBY centres in the UK.
Bristol has two professional football
teams: Bristol Rovers and Bristol City. CYCLING
City play home fixtures at Ashton Gate As the UK’s first cycling city,
Stadium, which is also the home of Bristol offers bike hire, trails and
Premiership rugby’s Bristol Bears. FA off-road tracks. Look out for cycling
Women’s Super League side, Bristol events through the year and even
City WFC, play in north Bristol. food tours by bike.
WATER SPORTS
Explore the city by water: stand-up
From top: Bristol City fans celebrate at Ashton
paddle-boarding, sailing, rowing Gate Stadium and spectators enjoy a day at
and kayaking are all available. Gloucestershire County Cricket Club
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EVENTS
You’ll find a festival or event dedicated
to everything from swing to cycling
and cricket to crime. For the most 12-23 JUNE
BRISTOL FOOD CONNECTIONS
up-to-date information on what’s A week when food takes over the city,
happening in Bristol this year, see shining a light on all the great people,
businesses and organisations that
www.visitbristol.co.uk make Bristol’s food culture so uniquely
independent and creative.
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BRISTOL
THE HARBOURSIDE
WATERSIDE
MODERN
VIEWS &
ART & INDIE
WALKS
MOVIES
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“THE CITY'S A DELIGHT
FOR FOOD AND NEWISH
WAPPING WHARF IS A
MUST FOR INDIE FANS”
Stephen Emms, Weekendr
SIMON BURGESS / DAVE PAGE
Clockwise from this picture: the Flaating Harbour has been reinvented
as a lively leisure destination, the colourful houses of Hotwells and
shoppers and stallholders at the Harbourside market
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BRISTOL For a detailed city map, turn to page 64
THINGS TO DO ON
THE HARBOURSIDE
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1 Architecture Centre Free exhibitions of the boat sailed by John Cabot when he
on architecture, design and the built discovered Newfoundland in 1497.
environment, plus talks and workshops. 7 M Shed Films, photographs, interactive
2 Arnolfini One of Europe’s leading exhibits and displays tell the story of
contemporary art galleries with exhibitions, Bristol and its place in the world, from
live performances and indie cinema. prehistoric times to the present day.
3 Bristol Aquarium Tropical marine 8 Spike Island A working art and design
and freshwater creatures living in naturally studio with its own cafe, shop and gallery,
themed habitats. hosting a vibrant programme of events.
4 Brunel’s SS Great Britain Explore 9 Watershed Popular arts cinema and
SHONETTE LAFFY / WATERSHED
this Victorian masterpiece, from the top of digital creativity centre with a café and bar
the rigging to the first-class dining saloon. serving breakfast, lunch and evening meals.
New museum Being Brunel celebrates the 10 We The Curious An interactive science
life and work of the great engineer. centre, brimming with creativive curiosity.
5 Ferries and boat tours Trips and Home to the UK’s first 3D Planetarium.
cruises around the Harbourside. 11 Underfall Yard Working boatyard
6 The Matthew Take a trip on the replica with visitor centre and cafe.
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voted the UK's best restaurant. restaurant features a live pianist and jazz
3 Glassboat An elegant French at the weekends.
restaurant on a converted barge. 10 The Stable Award-winning pizzas
4 The Grain Barge Drink Bristol- and more than 60 types of cider.
brewed beer on board a boat. 11 Steak Of The Art Serving fine cuts
MR NICK HOOK / A PATTENDEN
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BRISTOL For a detailed city map, turn to page 64
VAST
SHOPPING
DISTRICT &
MARKETS
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“THIS ANCIENT MARITIME
CITY IS PERFECT FOR
WEEKEND BREAKS FOR
VISITORS OF ALL AGES”
Lorna Hogg, Senior Times
TAMANY BAKER
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1 Friska Dishes made using responsibly- and wine bar with killer cocktails at
sourced ingredients. upstairs Noche Negra.
2 Graze Bar & Chophouse "Heaven 8 Pinkmans Craft bakery known for its
4 The Milk Thistle The younger sister scratch using Somerset milk.
to Clifton's Hyde & Co serves late-night 11 The Rummer First-rate cocktails,
hosting live music every night of the week. experience set against the backdrop of
6 The Ox Famed for sensational steaks the Bristol Old Vic theatre.
TAMANY BAKER
and cocktails, The Ox also serves up 13 Strawberry Thief Elegant bar serving
super fish and vegetarian dishes. more than 70 types of Belgian and local
7 Pata Negra Authentic Spanish tapas beers and ciders.
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SACRED BRISTOL
Explore extraordinary architecture and rich
history at these places of worship
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The Lord Mayor’s Chapel on College Beautiful Grade I-listed church St Mary
Green, directly opposite Bristol Redcliffe is a masterpiece of Gothic
Cathedral, is hidden away behind an architecture with a slender, soaring spire
unassuming entrance. that stands at 89 metres high.
4 John Wesley’s Chapel
The oldest Methodist building in the For more information go to
world, the chapel’s ‘New Room’ features www.visitbristol.co.uk
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CLIFTON
GEORGIAN WORLD-FAMOUS
BUILDINGS BRIDGE & ZOO
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BRISTOL
“ A PERFECT
SUNDAY BEGINS
WITH BREAKFAST
IN ONE OF
CLIFTON'S CAFES”
David Wickers,
Good Housekeeping
PAUL WINCH-FURNESS
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BRISTOL For a detailed city map, turn to page 64
STOKES CROFT
STREET ART,
PUBS, GREAT
FOOD &
SHOPS
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BEDMINSTER
OPEN SPACES
In neighbouring Bedminster, Windmill Hill City Farm
is a voluntary community project that runs social,
environmental and educational activities alongside
seasonal events with a farming theme. Victoria Park
ROGAN THOMSON/JMP / PAUL BOX
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BRISTOL For a detailed city map, turn to page 64
GLOUCESTER ROAD
They say it’s the longest independent
shopping street in Europe, and
Gloucester Road is certainly one of the
liveliest of Bristol’s neighbourhoods.
This high street is a vibrant part of the
community with wide pavements full of
plants and flowers and plenty of cafes,
restaurants and bars.
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OLD MARKET
Just a few minutes’ walk from Bristol
Shopping Quarter, Old Market is a
bohemian corner of the city that combines
history, diversity, a friendly gay village
and a vibrant nightlife. As the name
suggests, it was once the city’s main
market street; now it’s home to a cluster of
independent businesses including shops,
galleries, cafes and pubs.
ST MARKS ROAD
THRIVING NEIGHBOURHOOD
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BLAISE
Blaise Castle House Museum and Clockwise from this picture: beautiful
Estate is a 19th-century mansion set in Blaise Castle, Blaise Castle House Museum
and charming Blaise Hamlet
400 acres of parkland and is home
to the city’s social history collection.
Collect a key from Blaise Castle to
access the nearby Kings Weston Roman
Villa. Pop across to the National Trust’s
Blaise Hamlet – charming 19th-century
cottages centred around a ‘village’
green complete with its own pump.
FISHPONDS &
FROME VALLEY
Fishponds Road is a thriving
suburban high street popular with
locals, and a great place to join the
cycle path linking Bristol and Bath.
Nearby Oldbury Court is a beautiful
estate that combines woodland and
riverside paths with historic parkland
and children’s play areas. Follow the
path down to the River Frome, where
trails lead towards Frenchay and
its Village Museum or, in the other
direction, to Snuff Mills. Look out for
wildlife: it’s a great place to spot
kingfishers, herons, foxes, owls, bats Snuff Mills
and even deer.
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AR NOS VALE
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BEYOND BRISTOL
SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE
& THE SOUTH COTSWOLDS
COUNTRYSIDE SHOPPING MALL
ACTIVITIES
& EVENTS
MEDIEVAL
MARKET
TOWNS
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“PICTURESQUE MEDIEVAL
MARKET TOWNS AND
VILLAGES DOT THE
COUNTRYSIDE NORTH
Clockwise from this picture: the STIHL
Tree Top Walkway at Westonbirt,
Chipping Sodbury's pretty High Street
AND EAST OF BRISTOL”
and a tranquil cycle path.
AVON VALLEY
For a great family-friendly day out, try one of
Avon Valley Railway's steam-train rides, which
run throughout the year from Bitton. In nearby
Keynsham, Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife
Park offers indoor and outdoor play areas
plus farm animals and exotic species across 50
acres of countryside. Alternatively, cruise along
the River Avon to Beese’s Bar and Tea Gardens
or day-trip to Bath in the spring and summer
with Avon River Cruises and Bristol Packet
Boat Trips. The well-trodden Bristol and Bath
Railway Path also runs through the valley.
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BEYOND BRISTOL
THINGS TO DO IN SOUTH
GLOUCESTERSHIRE
ATTRACTIONS The Wild Place Project
Aerospace Bristol See Concorde Alpha Foxtrot A family attraction that
in situ at this new museum (inset), which tells the provides adventure,
story of Bristol’s world-class aerospace industry. educational play and, new
Airhop Bristol The world's biggest trampoline this year, a Bear Wood.
park is filled with wall-to-wall bouncing, foam WWT Slimbridge Wetlands
pits and battle beams. Centre Award-winning home
Berkeley Castle Take a tour of the castle, to water voles, waders and the world’s largest
dating from the 12th century and still home to collection of swans, geese, ducks and flamingos.
the Berkeley family, before exploring the butterfly
house and extensive gardens. FOOD AND DRINK
Cattle Country Adventure Park Meet guinea Bath Ales Brewery Shop Buy bottles of the
pigs, lambs, deer, ducks and other furred and Warmley-based brewery’s popular tipples or take
feathered creatures. a behind-the-scenes tour.
Old Down Country Park Fun family days Bramley & Gage Visit this family-run business
out await at this country park with adventure to learn about gin making on the 6 O’Clock Gin
playground. Distillery Tour.
The Wave The new inland surfing lake at Country pubs Explore the country pubs of South
Almondsbury on the edge of Bristol opens in the Gloucestershire and the South Costwolds and try
summer and will cater for all ages and abilities. local food and beers.
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum Hattusa at Berwick Lodge Tuck into a classic
Discover more than 15,000 tree specimens from all afternoon tea in the garden or in front of the
over the world and enjoy events and workshops. fireplace in Almondsbury.
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BEYOND BRISTOL
NORTH SOMERSET
MUCH-LOVED
BEACH RESORTS CLIFFTOP &
SEASIDE WALKS
CYCLING &
WALKING ROUTES
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“ASHTON COURT ESTATE
PROVIDES CYCLING
ROUTES AND ACRES
OF GREEN SPACE"
ALANA WRIGHT
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BEYOND BRISTOL
THINGS TO DO IN SOMERSET
ATTRACTIONS
Cheddar Gorge & Caves
Spectacular caves,
dramatic clifftop walks
and amazing attractions
that take you back to
prehistoric times.
Curzon Cinema This
charming picture house
is the oldest continuously
This picture: Butcombe Brewery.
working cinema in the UK. Inset: Cheddar Gorge.
Fleet Air Arm Museum Get up close to Europe’s
largest collection of naval aircraft.
Grand Pier, Weston-super-Mare Indoor theme FOOD AND DRINK EXPERIENCES
park fun for all plus seafront restaurants with Aldwick Court Estate Tour the vineyards and
magnificent views taste award-winning English wines.
Noah's Ark Zoo Farm You’ll meet all sorts here, Butcombe Brewery Go behind the scenes at this
from elephants and white rhinos to donkeys and regional brewer.
sheep. The Ethicurean Ethical and local cuisine at the
Tyntesfield The National Trust’s Victorian Gothic Barley Wood Walled Garden in Wrington.
JON CRAIG PHOTOGRAPHY
house has 540 acres of gardens, woodland and Farm shops Rural Somerset is jam-packed with
parkland to explore. farm shops to please every foodie.
Wookey Hole Caves Wander through the valley Thatchers Cider Learn about how ciders are
of the dinosaurs and meet the Witch of Wookey. crafted down at Myrtle Farm.
Wells Cathedral In England’s smallest city, Wells’ Salt & Malt Award-winning fish and chips from a
cathedral is one of the finest in the country. Michelin-starred chef overlooking Chew Valley Lake.
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BEYOND BRISTOL
BATH
NATURAL
THERMAL
WATERS
RENOWNED
CHRISTMAS MARKET
WORLD
HERITAGE
ARCHITECTURE
COMPACT AND PICTURESQUE The city’s 13 museums are within easy walking
Bath makes an ideal day trip as part of a short distance of each other. Art Lovers will be
break to Bristol. The two cities complement each impressed by The Holburne Museum, combining
other perfectly and they are so close: Bath is classic and modern art in a stunning setting,
just 12 miles away by car or 12 minutes by along with the Museum of East Asian Art and
train. For a more leisurely journey, you can the Victoria Art Gallery.
cycle the Bristol and Bath Railway Path. The
surrounding countryside is also great for bike The city’s historic past can be uncovered at
rides and walking. From the magnificent Bath No. 1 Royal Crescent and discover more about
Abbey and the famous Roman Baths, one of the Jane Austen’s time in the city at the Jane Austen
best-preserved Roman sites in the world, to the Centre. The Fashion Museum showcases both
sweeping crescents and terraces of its World historic and contemporary design. Just outside the
Heritage architecture, the city’s many attractions city, the American Museum & Gardens takes you
are easily explored on foot. on a journey through the history of America from
its early European settlers to the 20th century.
ART AND CULTURE
Since Roman times, Bath has been offering a Bath also offers plenty of entertainment with star-
mix of health and wellbeing with indulgence and studded productions at the Theatre Royal, the Egg
pleasure – now on offer at Thermae Bath Spa. theatre for children and a regular programme of
Relax in the steamy waters of the rooftop pool festival and arts events.
and drink in the spectacular views over the city.
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“RELAX IN THE STEAMY
WATERS OF THERMAE
BATH SPA'S ROOFTOP
POOL AND DRINK IN
SPECTACULAR VIEWS
OF THE CITY”
Clockwise from this picture: Thermae Bath Spa's rooftop pool, the
striking Circus and the National Trust's Prior Park Landscape Garden
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USEFUL INFO
GETTING TO BRISTOL
BUS
National Express and Megabus run services from
across the country to Bristol’s bus and coach station
in the city centre. Regional bus services terminate
here too. Snap runs regular on-demand services to
Bristol from London and Birmingham. Falcon runs a
service from Plymouth to Bristol 24 hours a day with
various stops including Bristol Airport.
TRAIN
Bristol Temple Meads is the city’s central station
while Bristol Parkway is located to the north. There
are regular train and bus services between the two
stations. You can catch a ferry from Temple Meads
(Temple Quay landing) into the City Centre.
AIR
Bristol Airport is approximately 25 minutes from
central Bristol and offers direct scheduled flights
across Europe and connections worldwide. The
Bristol Flyer express bus connects the city to the Clockwise from top: GWR train services, Bristol Airport public
airport with frequent services 24 hours a day. transport and Temple Meads Railway Station
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BUS
There are several bus operators in Bristol and the
surrounding area. Full route maps, timetables and
tickets are available at the TIC or online. CYCLING AND BIKE HIRE
As the UK’s first cycling city, Bristol has many
TRAIN cycle lanes and routes. The TIC stocks free route
Bristol has local stations which are convenient for maps. Bikes can be hired from locations around
getting around the city. The mainline stations are the city, including the Brompton Dock at Temple
Bristol Temple Meads and Bristol Parkway; you can Meads station, Pedal Progression at Ashton
access many rural stations from these. Court, Webbs Cycle Shop on the Bristol and
Bath Railway Path, and Cycle the City and Bristol
BOAT Tandem Hire from the city centre area.
There are regular ferries around the Harbourside.
See our map pages for ferry landing locations. ACCESSIBILITY
Bristol can be explored on foot although some
TAXI steep hills and cobbled streets can be difficult to
Hackney carriage taxis are painted in Bristol blue access with a wheelchair. The Accessible Guide
and can be picked up at ranks across the city or is available from the TIC. Wheelchair and scooter
hailed on the street. There are also private hire hire are both available from Shopmobility,
companies operating in the city, and Uber services. located in Cabot Circus.
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GUIDED &
SELF-GUIDED
TOURS
SIGHTSEEING BUS TOURS
Bristol Insight open top bus tours take 75
minutes with numerous stops 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 TIC and online.
BOAT
The Matthew runs regular harbour trips and some
cruises include a cream tea or fish and chips.
They also run four-hour trips along the Avon
Gorge. Number Seven Boat Trips and Bristol Ferry
Boats operate regular ferry services to and from
waterfront attractions along the Harbourside. The
Bristol Packet offers guided trips around Bristol
ANNA KILCOOLEY / BRISTOL BREWERY TOUR
CYCLING
The Adventurous Activity Company runs 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. Cycle the City offer guided
cycling tours in the city centre.
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48 HORAS EN BRISTOL
DISFRUTA DE UN FIN DE
SEMANA INOLVIDABLE...
Bristol es una magnífica elección para una Visita Parque Zoológico de Bristol, el 5º zoo más
escapada corta con un montón de cosas que antiguo del mundo, responsable de haber salvado a
hacer o para una estancia más larga con más de 175 especies de la extinción.
excursiones a lugares cercanos.
Bristol cuenta con numerosos espacios verdes, entre
Día uno - Comienza en Harbourside y explora ellos el Jardín Botánico de la Universidad de Bristol.
Mshed, que cuenta la historia de la ciudad, y Brandon Hill es el parque más antiguo de Bristol
no dejes de acercarte a Wapping Wharf para y en él encontrarás la Cabot Tower con preciosas
disfrutar de sus cafés y restaurantes independientes. vistas de la ciudad. Haz una visita a St Georges
Bristol para escuchar a músicos e intérpretes de
Date un paseo hasta Arnolfini para visitar clase mundial. Y ha llegado la hora de un poco de
las últimas exposiciones y disfruta de las terapia de compras en el barrio comercial de Bristol.
especialidades locales almorzando en Watershed
o No. 1 Harbourside Disfruta de la escena musical en directo y los DJ
sets de gran prestigio de la ciudad en los pubs y
Toma un ferry hasta el SS Great Britain de clubes; hay muchos lugares entre los que elegir y
Brunel, el primer trasatlántico de lujo del mundo, podrás encontrar de todo, desde los éxitos más
y en la actualidad un museo galardonado con recientes hasta jazz y folk tradicional.
prestigiosos premios. No te pierdas la exposición
Being Brunel. Solo hay un breve paseo hasta Día tres - Comienza con un tour de arte urbano,
Spike Island donde se organizan periódicamente guiado por uno de los propios artistas, y después
exposiciones de artistas líderes y donde explora las galerías y exposiciones en el Bristol
encontrarás un estudio de trabajo. Museum and Art Gallery y la vecina Royal West
of England Academy. Para comer, pásate por el
Si te apetece salir a divertirte por la noche, no Mercado de St Nick en la zona antigua de la ciudad.
dejes de ir a King Street con sus numerosos pubs
de cerveza artesanal o disfruta de una actuación Explora algunas de las preciosas ciudades
en Bristol Old Vic, el teatro en funcionamiento mercado del sur de Gloucestershire, a muchas de
continuo más antiguo del Reino Unido. las cuales puedes llegar en autobuses locales, y
tómate el tiempo de visitar el famoso Concorde en
Día dos - Dirígete a Clifton para ver el Puente Aerospace Bristol.
Colgante (Suspension Bridge) y el centro de
visitantes. Curiosea por las boutiques y almuerza Si quieres más sugerencias, entra en
en Clifton Village. www.visitbristol.co.uk
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48 HEURES À BRISTOL
UN WEEK-END
INOUBLIABLE
Bristol est la ville parfaite pour une escapade riche l’extinction plus de 175 espèces menacées.
en activités ou comme base pour explorer plus
longuement la région. La verdure est partout à Bristol, par exemple au
jardin botanique de l’Université. Sur Brandon Hill,
Jour 1 : Commencez sur le port par découvrir au milieu du plus ancien parc de la ville, se dresse
l’histoire de la ville à l’occasion d’une visite au la tour Cabot du haut de laquelle on admire
Mshed, avec un détour par un des cafés ou le panorama. Offrez-vous ensuite un intermède
restaurants de Wapping Wharf. musical à St Georges Bristol où se produisent des
interprètes de premier plan. Ensuite, séance de
Marchez jusqu’à Arnolfini pour voir une exposition lèche-vitrines au Bristol Shopping Quarter.
d’art contemporain puis régalez-vous de
spécialités régionales au Watershed ou à No. 1 Laissez les pubs, boîtes et salles de spectacle de
Harbourside. la ville vous en mettre plein les oreilles avec une
multitude de groupes et de DJ. Il y en a pour tous
D’un coup de ferry, faites la traversée jusqu’au les goûts, du jazz classique aux derniers hits, en
S.S. Great Britain de Brunel, premier paquebot passant par du rock & folk traditionnel.
de luxe de l’histoire, aujourd’hui transformé en
superbe musée. Ne manquez pas l’exposition Jour 3 : Lancez-vous dans un parcours-visite
permanente Being Brunel. À quelques pas de là se guidé par un artiste de street art puis admirez
trouve Spike Island, espace d’exposition et studio les collections permanentes et les expositions
d’artistes. temporaires du Bristol Museum and Art Gallery
et de la Royal West of England Academy toute
Pour une soirée animée, cap sur les pubs et bars proche. Trouvez à déjeuner à un des étals de St
à bière artisanale de King Street. Vous y trouverez Nick’s Market dans la vieille ville.
aussi le plus ancien théâtre toujours en activité du
Royaume-Uni, le Bristol Old Vic. Poussez jusqu’aux jolis bourgs du South
Gloucestershire, pour la plupart accessibles en
Jour 2 : Direction le quartier de Clifton et son pont bus, et n’oubliez pas d’aller saluer le Concorde
suspendu, avec visite du centre d’information. à Aerospace Bristol.
Faites les boutiques dans Clifton Village avant le
déjeuner. Pour d’autres idées, rendez-vous sur
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Visitez ensuite le Zoo de Bristol, 5e plus ancien
zoo du monde, qui ont contribué à sauver de
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EIN UNVERGESSLICHES
WOCHENENDE
Bristol eignet sich bestens für einen aufregenden der Welt, der maßgeblich dazu beigetragen hat,
Kurzurlaub oder einen längeren Aufenthalt mit über 175 Arten vor dem Aussterben zu retten.
Tagesausflügen in die Umgebung.
Es gibt viele Parks in Bristol, darunter die
Tag 1 – Startet den Tag im Hafen, erkundet das botanischen Gärten der University of Bristol.
junge Stadtmuseum Mshed und lasst euch auf der
Suche nach unabhängigen Cafés und Restaurants Brandon Hill is der älteste Park der Stadt und
Wapping Wharf nicht entgehen. bietet eine tolle Aussicht auf die Stadt von Cabot
Tower. Schaut bei St Georges Bristol vorbei und
Lauft zum Arnolfini hinüber um die aktuellen lauscht Musikern und Interpreten der Weltklasse.
Ausstellungen anzuschauen und genießt lokale Danach geht es zum Einkaufsbummel in Bristols
Spezialitäten zum Mittag im Watershed oder No. Shoppingviertel.
1 Harbourside
Taucht in die Livemusikszene der Stadt ein oder
Nehmt die Fähre zu Brunel’s SS Great Britain, geht mit den besten DJs feiern– die Auswahl an
dem weltweit ersten Luxusdampfer und heute Pubs und Clubs ist groß und reicht von aktuellen
preisgekrönten Museumsschiff. Dabei unbedingt Charts bis zu traditionellem Jazz und Folk.
auch die Ausstellung Being Brunel ansehen. Einen
kurzen Fußmarsch entfernt liegt Spike Island, Tag 3 – Startet mit einer Street Art Tour in den
mit regelmäßigen Ausstellungen von führenden Tag, die von den Künstlern selbst angeboten wird,
Künstlern und einem Filmstudio. dann erkundet die Kustgallerien und -ausstellungen
in der Bristol Museum and Art Gallery und der
Für einen lustigen Abend schaut am besten in der nahegelegenen Royal West of England Academy.
von Pubs gesäumten King Street vorbei. Dort findet Zum Mittagessen geht es in die Altstadt zu St
ihr lokale Biersorten und könnt eine Aufführung Nick’s Market.
im Bristol Old Vic, dem ältesten durchgehend
geöffneten Theater Englands, besuchen. Entdeckt auch die malerischen Marktstädte
in South Gloucestershire, von denen viele mit
Tag 2 – Macht euch auf den Weg nach Clifton örtlichen Bussen erreichbar sind, und nehmt euch
zur Suspension Bridge mit ihrem Besucherzentrum. Zeit für einen Besuch der berühmten Concorde im
Stöbert durch die Geschäfte und geht in Clifton Luftfahrtmuseum Aerospace Bristol.
Village zum Mittagessen.
Für mehr Anregungen,
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48 ORE A BRISTOL
PER UN WEEKEND
DA RICORDARE
Bristol è un'ottima scelta per una breve pausa, aiutato a salvare dall'estinzione oltre 175 specie.
con le tante cose da fare, o per prolungare il
soggiorno aggiungendo altre gite giornaliere. A Bristol ci sono tanti spazi verdi, tra cui il
Giardino botanico dell'Università di Bristol.
Primo giorno - Partite dall'Harbourside, visitate il Brandon Hill è il parco più vecchio di Bristol,
museo Mshed, che racconta la storia della città, nonché sede della Cabot Tower con le sue vedute
e non perdetevi il quartiere Wapping Wharf per i della città. Fate un salto a St Georges Bristol dove
ristoranti e le caffetterie indipendenti. potrete ascoltare musicisti e vedersi esibire artisti di
prim'ordine. Dopodiché, sarà il momento di fare
Passeggiate fino all'Arnolfini per dare un'occhiata alle un po' di shopping terapeutico nel Quartiere dello
ultime mostre e a pranzo scegliete Watershed o No. shopping di Bristol.
1 Harbourside per assaggiare le specialità locali
Controllate quali sono gli eventi di musica dal
Prendete un traghetto che vi porti alla Brunel’s vivo e i DJ set più importanti offerti nei pub e nei
SS Great Britain, la prima nave da crociera di club della città: avrete un'ampia scelta con i tanti
lusso al mondo, diventata ora un museo insignito luoghi in cui è possibile ascoltare di tutto, dai
di premi. Non perdetevi il museo Being Brunel. pezzi delle classifiche del momento alla musica
Quattro passi a piedi e arriverete a Spike Island, jazz e folk tradizionale.
uno spazio espositivo che ospita regolarmente
mostre di artisti importanti e uno studio in cui è Terzo giorno - Iniziate con un tour dedicato all'arte di
possibile vedere gli artisti all'opera. strada guidato proprio da uno degli artisti, per poi
esplorare gallerie e mostre alla Bristol Museum and
Per una serata all'insegna del divertimento, Art Gallery e poi nella vicina galleria d'arte Royal
recatevi a King Street con i suoi molti pub che West of England Academy. Per pranzo dirigetevi al
servono birra artigianale oppure andate a vedere mercato St Nick's Market nella città vecchia.
uno spettacolo al Bristol Old Vic, il più antico
teatro del Regno Unito ancora in attività. Andate alla scoperta di alcuni dei bellissimi borghi
del South Gloucestershire, molti dei quali collegati
Secondo giorno - Dirigetevi a Clifton per vedere il tramite autobus locali, e prendetevi del tempo per
Ponte sospeso e il centro visitatori. Fate un giro per visitare il famoso Concorde nel museo Aerospace
le boutique e pranzate al Clifton Village. Bristol.
Visitate il Giardino zoologico di Bristol, il quinto Per ulteriori suggerimenti, visitate il sito
zoo più vecchio al mondo, che ha il merito di aver www.visitbristol.co.uk
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