Bristol (England) Offers Something For Everyone

Bristol, the premier city for the South West of England, serves as the gateway 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, Bristol has more recently transformed into a vibrant, modern 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. He was responsible for the SS Great Britain, which was the first iron-hulled, propeller-driven ship to cross the Atlantic and, of course, the world famous Clifton Suspension Bridge, which offers breathtaking views over Bristol.

For those who like shopping, the recently built Cabot Circus shopping complex has propelled Bristol into the top 10 list of shopping destinations in the UK. 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.

Walk a short distance from the central 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 Corn Street, Broad Street, St Nicholas Market and King Street remain much the same today as they were hundreds of years ago. Do not miss the majestic Corn Exchange or the quirky old Llandoger Trow pub on King Street.

Undoubtedly one of the most significant 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. 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.

Alternatively, why not walk up Park Street towards Clifton village, which has a great selection of boutique clothing stores and classy restaurants. Then, there is Bristol Zoo Gardens, which is home to over 450 rare and endangered species.

Article Source: TravelFreeGuides.com

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Cheap Hotel Chains price compares all latest cheap hotel deals across the world, ensuring you find the very best deal for your chosen hotel and destination. This month we are running a feature on Bristol, England's gateway to the South West. We currently have 144 cheap hotels in Bristol featured on our website.

by: Mark Walters

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