Things to do in Bristol
Bristol has plenty of buildings, attractions and activities both within the city boundary and beyond. Below is a selection of ideas that our area has to offer ..
Bristol Zoo
Bristol Zoo Gardens is a 12 acre site in Clifton that is run by the The Bristol, Clifton and West of England Zoological Society. Awarded 'Zoo of the Year 2004' by the Good Britain Guide, Bristol Zoo Gardens has a continuous reputation for excellence, innovation, and dedication to conservation. It's the fifth oldest zoo in the world and the oldest outside of a capital city, and a long established major tourist attraction in Bristol.
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Clifton Suspension Bridge
The Clifton Suspension Bridge, spanning the beautiful Avon Gorge, is the symbol of the city of Bristol. For almost 150 years this Grade I listed structure has attracted visitors from all over the world. Its story began in 1754 with the dream of a Bristol wine merchant who left a legacy to build a bridge over the Gorge.
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@ Bristol
At-Bristol is one of the UK's leading science and discovery centres. The hands-on science centre Explore, and its planetarium, offers an amazing world of hands-on discovery where exploration and education go hand in hand with an unforgettable, fun day out.
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Ashton Court
Ashton Court Estate is unique locally, regionally and nationally. With over 1.6 million visitors annually, it is the UKs third busiest country park. It's Grade II registered landscape, with 850 acres of woodland and grassland, and Grade 1 listed mansion rank amongst the country's finest.
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Bath
Located 12 miles to the east of Bristol, the city of Bath famed for both culture and heritage. It's Roman Baths are a popular visitor attraction as well as the picturesque Avon Valley.
Gay life in Bristol
Find out about Bristol's growing and vibrant gay community at PrideWest, The city's online gay community
Bristol Balloon Fiesta
A world centre for ballooning, Bristol has become home to Europe's largest hot air balloon festival. The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is held during August at the Ashton Court Estate. Teams from all over the UK and other parts of the world bring their hot air balloons to the site and participate in mass ascents where as many as 100 balloons may launch at a time.
