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Attractions in Bristol
St Mary Redcliffe
Described as 'the fairest, goodliest and most famous parish church in England' by Queen Elizabeth I, St Mary Redcliffe is a stunning piece of perpendicular architecture with a soaring 89m-high spire, a grand hexagonal porch that easily outdoes Bristol cathedral in splendour, and a vaulted ceiling decorated with fine gilt bosses. The 14th-century south porch is carved with intricate birds and animals.
Described as 'the fairest, goodliest and most famous parish church in England' by Queen Elizabeth I, St Mary Redcliffe is a stunning piece of perpendicular architecture with a soaring 89m-high spire, a grand hexagonal porch that easily outdoes Bristol cathedral in splendour, and a vaulted ceiling decorated with fine gilt bosses. The 14th-century south porch is carved with intricate birds and animals.
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Hotel du Vin
A little slice of Manhattan comes to Bristol at the swish, sumptuous and downright sexy Hotel du Vin, housed in six converted sugar warehouses just a stone's throw from the city centre. As part of the rapidly-expanding Hotel du Vin chain, this impeccably designed hotel exudes style and sophistication from every corner.
A little slice of Manhattan comes to Bristol at the swish, sumptuous and downright sexy Hotel du Vin, housed in six converted sugar warehouses just a stone's throw from the city centre. As part of the rapidly-expanding Hotel du Vin chain, this impeccably designed hotel exudes style and sophistication from every corner.
Bristol Central Library
Well-stocked library with a children's library, music and drama library, video library, family history section, business services area and a comprehensive art reference area. Internet access available.
Well-stocked library with a children's library, music and drama library, video library, family history section, business services area and a comprehensive art reference area. Internet access available.
Budokan
Pan-Asian food is cooked up at this exciting fusion restaurant, where diners sit at communal tables and indulge in handmade sushi, ho-fun noodles and Malaysian curries. Particularly good is the 'Rapid Refuel' menu available pre-: sushi, side-dish and main, all for a paltry sum.
Pan-Asian food is cooked up at this exciting fusion restaurant, where diners sit at communal tables and indulge in handmade sushi, ho-fun noodles and Malaysian curries. Particularly good is the 'Rapid Refuel' menu available pre-: sushi, side-dish and main, all for a paltry sum.
Quartier Vert
The QV has been a Whiteladies mainstay for two decades, and after several revamps has settled on Spanish and Southern Med flavours, supplemented by designer cheeses, sausages, tapas and home-baked bread. Wine-tasting and Slow Food courses will knock that philistinic palate into shape.
The QV has been a Whiteladies mainstay for two decades, and after several revamps has settled on Spanish and Southern Med flavours, supplemented by designer cheeses, sausages, tapas and home-baked bread. Wine-tasting and Slow Food courses will knock that philistinic palate into shape.
Queenshilling
This is the grand old dame of Bristol's gay scene. Q/S (as it is affectionately known among the locals) is a lively club-bar that specialises in burlesque nights and big cheesy dancefloor anthems. You can't ask for much more.
This is the grand old dame of Bristol's gay scene. Q/S (as it is affectionately known among the locals) is a lively club-bar that specialises in burlesque nights and big cheesy dancefloor anthems. You can't ask for much more.
Main Post Office
This is Bristol's main post office so head here for any philatelic needs.
This is Bristol's main post office so head here for any philatelic needs.
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Come here for general medical care and for surgery, critical care, trauma, orthopaedic, or emergency assistance.
Come here for general medical care and for surgery, critical care, trauma, orthopaedic, or emergency assistance.
Georgian House
For a taste of the aristocratic high life once enjoyed by Bristol's merchants, head for the 18th-century Georgian House. This stunning six-storeyed mansion was the home of former sugar merchant John Pinney, along with his family and his slave Pero (after whom Pero's Bridge is named). The house is magnificently preserved, with a booklined study, sitting parlours, several Georgian-themed bedrooms and the original library containing the Pinney family Bible.
For a taste of the aristocratic high life once enjoyed by Bristol's merchants, head for the 18th-century Georgian House. This stunning six-storeyed mansion was the home of former sugar merchant John Pinney, along with his family and his slave Pero (after whom Pero's Bridge is named). The house is magnificently preserved, with a booklined study, sitting parlours, several Georgian-themed bedrooms and the original library containing the Pinney family Bible.
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 construction work began in 1836, Brunel died before the bridge's completion in 1864.
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 construction work began in 1836, Brunel died before the bridge's completion in 1864.
St Nicholas Market
Shopophiles will find plenty to feed their habit in Bristol, whether it's a designer hand-me-down in a retro clothes shop or a choice cheese in a local food market. Top stop is the St Nicholas Market , a chaotic melee of wobbly stalls and indie shops selling everything from recycled clothes to handmade jewellery and artisan bread.
Shopophiles will find plenty to feed their habit in Bristol, whether it's a designer hand-me-down in a retro clothes shop or a choice cheese in a local food market. Top stop is the St Nicholas Market , a chaotic melee of wobbly stalls and indie shops selling everything from recycled clothes to handmade jewellery and artisan bread.
Mud Dock
This much-loved place has a split personality: on the ground floor is the city's top bike shop, while the first floor is an industrial-style cafe offering crispy pork, black bean chilli or sausage and mash, perfect fare for keeping those wheels spinning.
This much-loved place has a split personality: on the ground floor is the city's top bike shop, while the first floor is an industrial-style cafe offering crispy pork, black bean chilli or sausage and mash, perfect fare for keeping those wheels spinning.
Reenie & Ron
Reenie & Ron bring their unique and decadent Parisian-style shoe emporium to the streets of Bristol. And this palace of pleasures doesn't only sell shoes, it also has exquisite tea sets made of fine China, and crystal champagne flutes. This is definitely the store for that special-occasion purchase.
Reenie & Ron bring their unique and decadent Parisian-style shoe emporium to the streets of Bristol. And this palace of pleasures doesn't only sell shoes, it also has exquisite tea sets made of fine China, and crystal champagne flutes. This is definitely the store for that special-occasion purchase.
Cube
Wickedly offbeat little arts complex, with an eclectic programme that takes in 35mm classics, acoustic sets, burlesque shows and highbrow discussions.
Wickedly offbeat little arts complex, with an eclectic programme that takes in 35mm classics, acoustic sets, burlesque shows and highbrow discussions.
Primrose Café
Hidden away down a Clifton cul-de-sac, this sweet neighbourhood bistro is a passionate proselytiser for the Slow Food campaign. The blackboard menu is strong on Cornish fish and British game, and the streetside tables are ideal for sampling the Primrose's trademark cakes.
Hidden away down a Clifton cul-de-sac, this sweet neighbourhood bistro is a passionate proselytiser for the Slow Food campaign. The blackboard menu is strong on Cornish fish and British game, and the streetside tables are ideal for sampling the Primrose's trademark cakes.
The Mall Galleries
From specialist to chain stores this mall has something for everyone's tastes and budgets. Mix a fabulous designer purchase with a cool high street brand and while you're at it why don't you grab something chic for the house?
From specialist to chain stores this mall has something for everyone's tastes and budgets. Mix a fabulous designer purchase with a cool high street brand and while you're at it why don't you grab something chic for the house?
Carling Academy
Bristol's original superclub can hold a 2000-strong crowd, but it's practically never that busy. There's indie and R&B during the week and big house nights on weekends.
Bristol's original superclub can hold a 2000-strong crowd, but it's practically never that busy. There's indie and R&B during the week and big house nights on weekends.
Bristol Cathedral
Originally founded as the church of an Augustinian monastery in 1140, Bristol Cathedral has a fine Norman chapter house and gate, while the attractive chapels have eccentric carvings and impressive heraldic glass. Although much of the nave and the west towers date from the 19th century, the 14th-century choir has fascinating misericords depicting apes in hell, quarrelling couples and dancing bears.
Originally founded as the church of an Augustinian monastery in 1140, Bristol Cathedral has a fine Norman chapter house and gate, while the attractive chapels have eccentric carvings and impressive heraldic glass. Although much of the nave and the west towers date from the 19th century, the 14th-century choir has fascinating misericords depicting apes in hell, quarrelling couples and dancing bears.
Aztec Hotel & Spa
This popular hotel complex 13km (8mi) outside the city centre is closer to a designer resort than to a traditional motorway hotel. It's recently scooped a bevy of national awards and is rapidly gaining a reputation as one of the best all-round bases near Bristol.
This popular hotel complex 13km (8mi) outside the city centre is closer to a designer resort than to a traditional motorway hotel. It's recently scooped a bevy of national awards and is rapidly gaining a reputation as one of the best all-round bases near Bristol.
Red Lodge
Arguably the southwest's finest slice of Elizabethan architecture. It was built in 1590, remodelled in 1730, and bears the hallmarks of Elizabethan, Stuart and Georgian architects. Originally built to accompany a great house that stood on the site of the Colston Hall, the lodge is an architectural feast, packed with wood carvings, original cornicing and delicate plasterwork. A Tudor 'knot-garden' and a fabulous Oak Room have hardly changed since Elizabethan builders first pinned up the panelling.
Arguably the southwest's finest slice of Elizabethan architecture. It was built in 1590, remodelled in 1730, and bears the hallmarks of Elizabethan, Stuart and Georgian architects. Originally built to accompany a great house that stood on the site of the Colston Hall, the lodge is an architectural feast, packed with wood carvings, original cornicing and delicate plasterwork. A Tudor 'knot-garden' and a fabulous Oak Room have hardly changed since Elizabethan builders first pinned up the panelling.
Bristol Zoo
In a lovely spot on Clifton Hill, Bristol Zoo is one of the country's finest. Highlights include an under-water gallery for viewing seals and penguins, a huge open-air aviary, a gorilla island, a reptile house and the Twilight World, populated by bizarre beasties such as two-toed sloths and naked mole rats. There's also a newly opened Monkey Jungle, with a forested enclosure of red-ruffed lemurs, lion-tailed macaques and howler monkeys.
In a lovely spot on Clifton Hill, Bristol Zoo is one of the country's finest. Highlights include an under-water gallery for viewing seals and penguins, a huge open-air aviary, a gorilla island, a reptile house and the Twilight World, populated by bizarre beasties such as two-toed sloths and naked mole rats. There's also a newly opened Monkey Jungle, with a forested enclosure of red-ruffed lemurs, lion-tailed macaques and howler monkeys.
Main Tourist Office
This is Bristol's main tourist office providing information about local tours, sites, activities and accommodation. The main telephone number is used for all branches.
This is Bristol's main tourist office providing information about local tours, sites, activities and accommodation. The main telephone number is used for all branches.
City Museum & Art Gallery
Housed in a stunning Edwardian building near the university. There's a collection of British and French art on the 1st floor, along with galleries dedicated to ceramics and decorative arts. Look out for the 'Bristol Boxkite' above reception, a pioneering canvas aeroplane built in Bristol and made famous in the 1965 film Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines. On the ground floor is the archaeological, geological and natural history wings, as well as the refurbished Egyptian Gallery.
Housed in a stunning Edwardian building near the university. There's a collection of British and French art on the 1st floor, along with galleries dedicated to ceramics and decorative arts. Look out for the 'Bristol Boxkite' above reception, a pioneering canvas aeroplane built in Bristol and made famous in the 1965 film Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines. On the ground floor is the archaeological, geological and natural history wings, as well as the refurbished Egyptian Gallery.
Bristol YHA Hostel
For a relatively large city, Bristol is surprisingly short on low-budget accommodation. Once you've seen the benchmark set by this great hostel by the harbour though, it's not too difficult to understand why.
For a relatively large city, Bristol is surprisingly short on low-budget accommodation. Once you've seen the benchmark set by this great hostel by the harbour though, it's not too difficult to understand why.
Café Kino
Run by all-vegan owners, this co-operative café is impressive - the food's organic and local, the coffee's ethical, and there's even an alternative to corporate coke. Veggie lasagnes, leek and bacon pie and portabella mushrooms characterise the menu.
Run by all-vegan owners, this co-operative café is impressive - the food's organic and local, the coffee's ethical, and there's even an alternative to corporate coke. Veggie lasagnes, leek and bacon pie and portabella mushrooms characterise the menu.
British Empire & Commonwealth Museum
Bristol's slave-trading past is thoughtfully explored at the British Empire & Commonwealth Museum. Dealing with the history and consequences of British colonial conquest, the 16 galleries range over 500 years of British trade, exploration and exploitation, and while there's a conscious attempt at perspective, it's hard not to be moved by the stories of subjugation that underpinned Britain's imperial rise.
Bristol's slave-trading past is thoughtfully explored at the British Empire & Commonwealth Museum. Dealing with the history and consequences of British colonial conquest, the 16 galleries range over 500 years of British trade, exploration and exploitation, and while there's a conscious attempt at perspective, it's hard not to be moved by the stories of subjugation that underpinned Britain's imperial rise.
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