Bristol City Guide
United Kingdom>Bristol
Bristol is a truly beautiful, interesting and distinguished
city. Beautiful parks and gardens lead on to interesting
alleys and lanes, whilst distinguished Georgian houses climb
the hills of Bristol culminating in Brunel's masterpiece,
the Clifton Suspension Bridge.
But Bristol is much more than this; it is a modern city
where the latest in contemporary arts can be found and the
night-life is interesting and varied.
The city hosts an outstanding programme of events throughout
the year including the Harbour Regatta and the world famous
International Balloon Fiesta. Some events are free and others
finish with a spectacular firework display. Events are also
held at the city's many museums and galleries.
Bristol has always encouraged the Arts. Visitors can see
a play at the historic Theatre Royal, watch a West End musical
at the Hippodrome, listen to the best in music at the Colston
Hall or seek out one of the city's many alternative venues.
Bristol also boasts an enormous range of shops. From the
historic St Nicholas market, the specialist shopping of
Clifton, Bristol's West end and Christmas Steps to the bustle
of busy Broadmead, Bristol can offer a vast choice.
Bristol has a truly mouth watering selection of restaurants
to suit every taste and pocket. From the trendy strip of
Whiteladies road to the historic harbourside, the city center
to the inner suburbs, Bristol's range of restaurants is
second to none.
Getting There and Moving Around
By air
Bristol International Airport is only 13 kilometers to
the south of the city, situated beside the A38. The airport
services many European cities with flights to and from New
York, Dublin and Cork also available.
By sea
The Bristol Ferry Boat Company operate a commuter service
from Temple Meads train station to various locations in
the city centre. They also offer tours of the harbourside
area.
By rail
Bristol is served by two main-line train stations; Temple
Meads for the city center and Bristol Parkway for the North
of the City. Services between both stations and London are
frequent. Regular services also run from Bristol to Heathrow
and Gatwick airports (via Reading), South Wales, the North
of England, Scotland and the South West.
By road
Coach Services to many UK and European destinations are
operated from Bristol's Marlborough Street Bus Station.
National Express provides the country's main Nation-wide
service and also operate services to Ireland and Europe.
Bristol and the outlying area is served by an excellent
bus system. Buses from Bristol fo other local towns and
villages are run by First Badgerline.
All the main car hire companies operate within the city.
You can drive on your own to your favourite city attractions
with the car rentals. Or, cycle around the city as bikes
can be hired as well.
Moving Around
Getting to Bristol couldn't be easier. The city is ideally
suited for the traveler with excellent road, rail and air
links, making access to the city from all over the UK and
Europe very straightforward.
|