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Bristol Itineraries and Days Out

Here are some suggestions for themed itineraries and days out to help you get the most out of your group trip to Bristol.

Shop 'til you Drop

1) Clifton Village, Whiteladies Road and Park Street

Georgian architecture, small boutiques and a university culture make these locations popular with those who enjoy upmarket living, lifestyle and fashion.

2) St Nicholas Markets

Trades 6 days a week with a superb collection of food, goods and craft stalls, fully deserving its reputation as one of the finest markets in the West Country.

3) Broadmead

The largest shopping destination in the South West located in the heart of Bristol City Centre. A £500m transformation of this site has started to be completed in Autumn 2008, bringing with it names such as Harvey Nichols and including an additional 114 stores

Five of the Best Days Out

1. Cheddar Caves and Gorge
2. Westonbirt Arboretum and Cotwolds
3. WWT Slimbridge, Berkeley Castle and Edward Jenner Museum
4. Glastonbury and Wells
5. Avon Valley Country Park and Railway

Top Three Free Events and Festivals

1. Bristol Harbour Festival (August)
2. Discovery Channel International Balloon Fiesta (August)
3. Bristol International Festival of Kites and Air Creations (September)

Bristol's Harbourside

• Ferryboat Tour
• Lunch at Mud Dock Cafe, Watershed or Bordeaux Quay
• Spend the afternoon at Explore-At-Bristol

Bristol in a Day

• Explore Clifton Village by foot
• Take an Open Top Bus Tour
• Organise a Blue Badge Guide tour around Bristol's Old City incorporating Corn Street, St Nicholas Markets, King Street and Queen Square
• Enjoy lunch on the waterfront
• Ferry Boat Tour finishing at Brunel's ss Great Britain

Homes and Gardens

• The Georgian House
• The Red Lodge
• Avon Gorge
• Blaise Hamlet
• Georgian Clifton
• Berkeley Castle
• Tyntesfield
• Ashton Court Estate

Birthplace of America

• Brunel's ss Great Britain - the world's first iron transatlantic ship
• The Matthew
• Bristol's City Museum and Art Gallery
• The New Room and Charles Wesley's House
• St Mary Redcliffe Church

Wildlife & Nature

• Bristol Zoo Gardens
• Horseworld
• City Farm
• Noah's Ark Zoo farm (7 miles from Bristol)

Free Days Out

Some examples:

• Clifton Village
• The Downs
• Clifton Suspension Bridge
• City Museum and Art Gallery
• Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill
• Georgian House and Red Lodge
• Picnic in College Green, Queen Square, Castle Park
• Bristol Cathedral and St Mary Redcliffe
• Arnofini Arts Centre
• Bristol's Eastside
• Download and follow Bristo's MP3 Audio tours from www.visitbristol.co.uk