| BRISTOL |
PUBLISHING DATE: 2010-01-12 | COUNTRY CODE: GB
Contents: The City, Do & See, Eating, Cafés, Bars & Nightlife, Shopping,
Sleeping, Essential Information, Maps |
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| BRISTOL |
| Bristol has something to offer travellers of every calibre. Its pulse is the River Avon, snaking its way through the city, with shopping, cafés and bars for every wallet. And only a few steps a way from the river in any direction, you can make time leaps from Bristol’s industrial heritage to mind-blowing experiences for your picky palate. A visit to Bristol is truly an affair to remember |
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| THE CITY |
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| Bristol has preserved its maritime and architectural heritage and at the same time has become a modern city where you can be spoiled of choices no matter what your preferences are. The historical pride of the city is the works of the great Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, with his Suspension Bridge spanning the Avon gorge, which is not merely a must-see, but rather a cannot-avoid-seeing-landmark. And being true to innovation, the city’s science centre celebrates the 21st century and the technological advances of our age. |
The River Avon is Bristol’s focal point, offering quirky cafes and bars, and a chance to see the city from a riverboat. All year around there are activities for all ages here, or, it is simply a spot to do nothing but take in the bustling city life. Because of its unique layout, there are several city centres in Bristol. You can find from trendy Park Street, historic Corn Street with stalls selling all kinds of gifts and produce, independent shops and restaurants in Clifton, to eclectic shopping and food on
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| WHAT TO DO |
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| Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s Bristol |
| The Clifton Suspension Bridge and Brunel’s ss Great Britain ship, designed by the great Victorian engineer Brunel. |
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| The Red Lodge |
| A late 16th century lodge featuring Bristol’s only surviving Elizabethian domestic, oak-panelled interior. It has an authentic plasterwork ceiling, and an impressive Tudor-style knot garden. |
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| Bristol City Museum & Art Gallery |
| The Bristol’s City Museum & Art Gallery shows a wide selection of objects; from sea dinosaurs to beautiful art pieces. This is the region’s largest museum and galleryand it’s situated in an Edwardian baroque building next to the Wills University building. Please visit the homepage for more information on the temporary exhibitions that complements the permanent collections. |
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| ESSENTIAL INFORMATION |
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| Airport |
| It takes 30 mins to get to Bristol International Airport by train or bus. The train leaves every 20 mins from Bristol Temple Meads. The Bristol International Flyer bus runs every half an hour between Bristol Temple Meads, Bristol Bus station, Bedminster, Bridgewater Road and Bristol Airport. An adult single bus ticket costs £6,return £8. Tickets can be bought from the bus driver |
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| Public Transport |
| First City Line Buses is the easiest way of getting around the city. An adult day pass costs £3.70 (off peak £2.70) and childrens day pass £2.60 (off peak £1.90). Families up to 5 can travel on a family tiA popular way of seeing Bristol is by ferry or on the River Avon. Adults pay £1.50 for a single short stop journey and £2.50 for a return short stop. Children, students and seniors pay £1.20 for a short stop single and £2 for a return. You can also get multi-stop tickets, round trips, regular tickets and family passes. Please visit the Bristol Ferry Boat Company’s website for more information about routes and prices.cket for £6 (off peak £5). Buses starts operating around 5.30 and stops between 23.00-00.30. |
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| Taxi |
| Bristol District Taxis |
