Bristol, UK Travel Guide - What To See & Do

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Bristol, the unofficial capital of the West Country of England. Famous for its maritime history it also offers a great and diverse range of attractions, hotels, bars and events. Bristol ranks fourth in England’s top visitor destinations. The best time to visit is in the summer when major festivals are held in the city.

Bristol is an amaible, laid back city whose mellow vibe is reflected in the superb music of Massive Attack, Portishead and Tricky, particularly the Massive Attack track "Lately" (from their debut album "Blue Lines") that perfectly captures the sultry, lean burn atmosphere of a warm summers evening of this historic and cultured city.

Finding Internet access when out and about can be problematic so carry your mobile guidebook in the palm of your hand. We include a fully linked Table of Contents and internally to access context-specific information quickly and easily when offline. Many web links are included as well for additional information.

Contents:

  Welcome To Bristol
  Overview
  Arrivals
  Local Transportation
    Maps
    On Foot
    Bike
    By train
    By bus
    Boat
    By car
      Parking
      Park and Ride
    Taxi
  Sightseeing Highlights
    Bristol's neighbourhoods
      Harbourside
      Old City
      West End
      Clifton
      Eastside
    Churches
    Parks
  Fun Activities
    Special Events
    Listings
    Cinema
    Theatre
    Music
    Comedy
    The Bristol to Bath Railway cycle path
  Studying
    Higher education
  Working
  Shopping Highlights
    Malls & Shopping Centres
    Areas
    Markets
  Dining Guide
    Budget
    Mid Range
    Splurge
  Bars, Clubs & Drinking
  Accommodation Guide
    Budget
    Mid-range
    Splurge
  Safety & Security
  Healthy Living
  Communications
    Phone
    Internet
  Local & Day Trips
    Towns and cities
    Outdoor activities