Things To Do In Bristol, England
Bristol, the premier city for the South West of England, serves as the entrance to some of the UK’s most beautiful locations, including Cornwall, Devon and Wales. Boasting 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 its maritime heritage is highlighted by the achievements of Kingdom Brunel, the great Victorian inventor who was born there. He was responsible for the SS Great Britain, which became the first iron-hulled, propeller-driven ship to cross the Atlantic and, of course, the renowned Clifton Suspension Bridge with its breathtaking view of the city.
One of the most significant changes to Bristol over recent years has been the transformation of the city’s harborside from a busy commercial dock to a modern 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 harbor and extended city boundaries from a different perspective.
For those who like shopping, the new Cabot Circus shopping complex has propelled Bristol into the top 10 list of shopping destinations in the UK. With over 120 new shops, in addition to restaurants and cafes, and a state-of-the-art 13-screen Showcase Cinema de Lux, this impressive site brings a whole new dimension to shopping in Bristol.
Walk a short distance from the central shopping areas and you will find yourself in the midst of the incredible old buildings and relics that made up Bristol’s original city center. The cobbled streets of Broad Street, Corn Street, King Street and St Nicholas Market remain much the same today as they were centuries ago.
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