Bristol, which is the principal city of South West 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 colorful history, it has recently transformed into a modern, vibrant European city packed with attractions to suit every kind of visitor .
The original town was 10th century 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 world famous Clifton Suspension Bridge with its breathtaking view of the city.
Undoubtedly one of the most important changes to Bristol over recent years has been the transformation of the city’s harborside from a bustling 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 The Hippodrome, Explore-At-Bristol, Bristol City Football Club and the Watershed Media Centre. Jumping on a ferry is an ideal way to see the area from a different perspective.
For those who like shopping, the recently built Cabot Circus shopping complex has moved Bristol into the top 10 list of UK shopping destinations. With over 120 new shops, including major flagship stores, 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.
Stroll a short distance from the busy shopping areas and you will find yourself in the midst of the enchanting old buildings that made up Bristol’s original city center. The cobbled streets of Broad Street, Corn Street, St Nicholas Market and King Street are much the same today as they were hundreds of years ago.
Bristol, which is the principal city of South West England, serves as the entrance to some of the UK’s most scenic locations. Boasting the fifth largest population in England, as well as a rich and eventful history, Bristol has more recently transformed into a modern, vibrant European city packed with places to go and things to see 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 was the first iron-hulled, propeller-driven ship to cross the Atlantic and, of course, the renowned Clifton Suspension Bridge, which offers breathtaking views over Bristol.
One of the most important changes to Bristol over recent decades has been the transformation of the city’s harborside from a bustling commercial dock to a modern development filled with restaurants, bars, shops and a range of hotels to suit every visitors pocket. Key attractions to look out for include The Hippodrome, Explore-At-Bristol, and Bristol City Football Club. Jumping on a ferry is an ideal way to see the area from a different perspective, with stops at key points along the waters’ edge.
For the dedicated shopaholic, the recently built Cabot Circus shopping complex has propelled Bristol into the top 10 list of UK shopping destinations. With over 120 new shops, in addition to restaurants, cafes and delis, and a state-of-the-art 13-screen cinema, this impressive site guarantees that shoppers will not leave Bristol disappointed.
Walk a short distance from the central shopping areas and you will find yourself surrounded by the incredible old buildings and relics that made up Bristol’s original city center. The cobbled streets of Corn Street, Broad Street, King Street and St Nicholas Market are much the same today as they were centuries ago. Do not miss the majestic Corn Exchange or the quirky old Llandoger Trow pub on King Street.
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