Bristol, the premier city for the South West of England, serves as the entrance to some of the UK’s most scenic locations. Having the fifth largest population in England, as well as a rich and eventful history, it has recently transformed into a modern, vibrant city packed with attractions to suit every kind of visitor .
The original town was listed in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle of 1051 as a trading port and the city’s maritime heritage is highlighted by the achievements of Kingdom Brunel, the great Victorian inventor who was born there. It was Brunel who designed the SS Great Britain, which became the first iron-hulled, propeller-driven ship to cross the Atlantic and, of course, the world famous Clifton Suspension Bridge with its breathtaking view of the city.
For those who like shopping, the recently built Cabot Circus shopping complex has moved Bristol into the top 10 list of shopping destinations in the UK. With over 100 new shops, including major flagship stores, restaurants and cafes, and a state-of-the-art 13-screen Showcase Cinema de Lux, this impressive construction brings a whole new dimension to shopping in Bristol.
Walk a short distance from the busy shopping areas and you will find yourself surrounded by the enchanting old buildings and relics of the past in Bristol’s original Old City. The cobbled streets of Broad Street, Corn Street, St Nicholas Market and King Street remain much the same today as they were hundreds of years ago.
One of the most significant changes to Bristol over recent decades has been the transformation of the city’s harborside from a busy commercial dock to an attractive development filled with restaurants, bars, shops and a range of hotels to suit every visitors pocket. Attractions to look out for include Explore-At-Bristol, The Hippodrome, Bristol City Football Club and the Watershed Media Centre. Hop on a Bristol Ferry for an ideal way to see the area from a different perspective.
Alternatively, why not take a pleasant stroll up Park Street towards Clifton village, which has a great range of classy restaurants and boutique clothing stores. Then, there is Bristol Zoo Gardens, which is home to over 450 rare and endangered species.
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