
Top 10 Things to Do in Bristol (plus Hidden Gems), Bristol, England
Frequently voted as the best place to live in the country, filled with a vibrant cultural scene, a buzzing harbour-side and plenty of green space – and not to mention only being a short train journey from London – Bristol well worth a visit. Here’s my guide of the top things to do and see in possibly England’s coolest city.
At the bottom you’ll find a brief bit of Bristol’s history, because I think it always enriches your visit to know a bit about what made the place what it is today.
If there’s such thing as a must-see landmark in Bristol, it’s the Clifton Suspension Bridge. It’s city’s most famous sight – and with good reason. Just look at it. Spanning the dramatic Avon Gorge, it was designed by the pioneering engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel – though he never lived to see its completion, which took more than 30 years.
You can walk over the bridge for free, and on the north side is a free visitor centre. For the best views of the bridge itself, head to the adjoining park Clifton Down, which overlooks it. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
At the bottom you’ll find a brief bit of Bristol’s history, because I think it always enriches your visit to know a bit about what made the place what it is today.
If there’s such thing as a must-see landmark in Bristol, it’s the Clifton Suspension Bridge. It’s city’s most famous sight – and with good reason. Just look at it. Spanning the dramatic Avon Gorge, it was designed by the pioneering engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel – though he never lived to see its completion, which took more than 30 years.
You can walk over the bridge for free, and on the north side is a free visitor centre. For the best views of the bridge itself, head to the adjoining park Clifton Down, which overlooks it. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Top 10 Things to Do in Bristol (plus Hidden Gems)
Guide Location: England » Bristol
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Jamie Firby
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: England » Bristol
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Jamie Firby
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Clifton Suspension Bridge
- Stokes Croft
- SS Great Britain
- M Shed
- We The Curious
- Bookhaus book shop
- Molotbuono
- Boston Tea Party
- Cathedral
- City Hall
- central library
- Willis Tower
- Bristol Museum and Art Gallery
- Royal West of England Academy of Arts
- Cabot Tower
- St Nicholas Market
- Gloucester Road
- Clifton Cathedral
- Palestine Museum and Cultural Centre
- Underfell Yard
- Giant Brewpub
- Queen Square
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