Bristol Travel Guide

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"The 75 metre high Clifton Suspension Bridge that spans the Avon River was designed by Brunel. Work began on the bridge in 1836 and wasn't completed until 1664 - Bristol,  England" in Bristol Colourful hot-air balloons at Bristol's annual Air Balloon Festival

Strictly speaking, there isn't a city centre in Bristol—the River Avon and floating harbours carve the centre up into various parts. But rather than being a problem, this has meant each area has developed a distinctly different feel—and what better way to spend your time here than discovering what these are? The Harbour Against the backdrop … Read Bristol introduction

Hmm, Bristol isnt terrible, but it is a strange place! The city centre is bad and quite ugly, and the people were busy. I think there are some lovely pockets of interest; SS Great britain, Clifton ... more

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Introduction

In size and vivacity, Bristol is the shining light of England's southwest. It's an economic powerhouse, gastronomic centre and a cultural force to be reckoned with. The city's streets are packed with cutting-edge restaurants, designer bars and world class museums.

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Not to miss

Clifton Suspension Bridge Clifton's most famous (and photographed) landmark is another Brunel masterpiece, the 76m-high Clifton Suspension Bridge, which spans the Avon Gorge over to Leigh Woods in northern Somerset. It's a graceful sight, and one of Britain's most elegant bridges. Though …

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Facts for the Traveller

Population : 380615 Area : 139.78km² Longitude / Latitude : -2.5833 / 51.4500 Currency : Pound Sterling (GBP) Weights & Measures system : Metric

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Getting there & Getting around

Getting there Bristol International Airport (www.bristolairport.co.uk) is 13km (8mi) southwest of town. Most flights are holiday charters but there's also a limited number of scheduled flights to European destinations. easyJet (www.easyjet.com) and British Airways (www.ba.com) fly …

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History

Modern Day History Today's Bristol is the hub of the southwest region. Restored warehouses contain cool cafes and galleries while a lively modern music scene continues to blaze a global trail. Its growing student population and young demographic ensures the clubs and bars are always buzzing and …

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Weather

Like many cities in the south of England, Bristol has a moderate climate that can vary from clear sunny days in summer to wet and windy in winter. Summary of average yearly weather data for Bristol   Low temp (°C) High temp (°C) Sunshine (hours) Rainfall (mm) Humidity (am) Humidity …

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