Green City

A Fairtrade City, the UK’s first Cycling City and the only UK city nominated for The European Green Capital Award 2010/11. All of these credentials, along with over 450 parks and green spaces, proportionately more than any other UK city, makes it easy to see why Bristol has earned its status as a Green Capital. Bristol is a city that is truly dedicated to sustainable living, and proud of it.

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Things to Do

• St Nicholas Markets – Explore the small trinket stalls and second-hand book shops in the covered market, or taste food from all four corners of the globe in the Glass Arcade.
  
  
• CREATE Centre – Browse art displays and exhibits in this unique gallery space and see the future of sustainable living in the Ecohome.

• Oakham Treasures - Browse the impressive collections of retail memorabilia and ancient farming equipment at this unique museum. The farm shop and cafe serves locally-produced food and drink.

Food & Drink

• Bordeaux Quay – Don’t miss a visit to this unique restaurant, deli, bakery and cookery school, with tasty, seasonal food served throughout the day.

• Mud Dock Cycleworks & Café – This popular riverside café serves up delicious, locally-sourced food and provides a handy bike hire service. 

Parks and Green Spaces

• The Downs – Bristol’s largest open space, the Downs, offers city locals and visitors a vast open space in which to escape the city hubbub and relax.
  
  
• Brandon Hill – This tranquil oasis can be found near to Park Street and commands incredible views over the city. Climb Cabot Tower for an even more breathtaking vista.
  
  
• Castle Park – This ancient park near the city centre was once home to Bristol Castle – these days you’ll find sun-worshipping workers relaxing on their lunch break.
  
  
• Queen Square – Make sure you add this beautiful Georgian square to your itinerary.
  
  
• Westonbirt Arboretum – The National Arboretum at Westonbirt is home to thousands of species of shrubs and trees, covering 600 acres of Cotswold countryside.
  
  
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Where to Stay

Look out for Bristol hotels and guest accommodation bearing a Green Tourism Business Scheme Award. This means that the venue has demonstrated excellence in 'Green' management and has taken steps to reduce its impact on the environment.

• Doubletree by Hilton Bristol South- Cadbury House – Contemporary and chic hotel situated in a 14-acre rural setting - Green Tourism Business Scheme Gold medal winner.
  
  
• Fern Cottage Bed & Breakfast – Multi-award winning bed and breakfast in an idyllic rural location just 15 minutes' drive from the centre of Bristol.
  
  
• Aztec Hotel & Spa – First-class facilities and comfortable rooms make every stay at the Aztec Hotel a relaxing one. Tasty, locally-sourced food served in the QuarterJacks restaurant.

• Ramada Bristol City - This 4 star hotel offers fantastic leisure facilities, comfortable bedrooms and a restored 17th century Kiln restaurant.
  
  
• Ramada Bristol North The Grange – An elegant country hotel set amongst 18 tranquil acres of parkland, ideally situated for easy access to the M4 and M5 motorways.
  
  
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