Bristol Guide

There is always a packed programme of events with a mixture of music, literature, entertainment and outdoor fun. No matter what time of year you visit you will be guaranteed to find an event that suits your requirements. A top Bristol attraction is the amazing Bristol Zoo.

Set within 12 acres of beautiful gardens you will find over 450 species of exotic and endangered animals from all four corners of the globe. Adventurous visitors can try out the aerial rope course and swing alongside some of the zoo’s most popular animals, including gibbons and gorillas before flying down the zip wire. During the summer months the zoo becomes an amazing backdrop for music and theatre events.

Whatever your budget or taste there is accommodation to suit. Bristol is packed with a huge choice of hotels, Bed & Breakfasts and apartments. If you prefer something quieter, then the outskirts of Bristol are surrounded by beautiful countryside where you will find idyllic cottages and farmhouses.

Bristol offers a wide variety of dining options, including restaurants on boats, cafés, restaurants that are perfect for children and restaurants where you can enjoy a special dinner for two. There are also numerous pubs and bars in Bristol ranging from the old to the more modern and contemporary. Bristol’s city centre offers the best and largest choice of shopping in the South West.

The newly transformed pedestrian street and relaxing open spaces offer a great environment to shop in. With almost 500 stores the wide range of retailers offers a diversity of stores to suit all manner of tastes.