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What People Say About Bristol

"A city of radical energy and laid-back confidence."
The Times

"Small enough to explore easily, big enough to entertain handsomely."
The Observer

"Beautiful architecture, wonderful hotels, superb restaurants, a choice of theatres and fabulous shopping awaits visitors to this ancient harbour city."
Sunday Mirror

"Bristol is Britain's finest waterfront city."
Maine Sunday Telegram, USA

"In this cosmopolitan and sophisticated city, the past and present merge to create a dynamic yet relaxing place to take a break. Bristol has it all."
En Voyage Aurigny Air Inflight Magazine

"A city of constant variety; ancient buildings set against imaginative modern civic development."
The Observer

"One of Britain's best kept secrets"
Let's Go Britain and Ireland

"One of Europe's most dynamic cultural centres"
South London Press

"Bristol is by far and away south western England's largest and coolest city."
Lonely Planet

"An ancient city with a modern outlook, and centuries of history are waiting, ready to be explored by the curious visitor."
The Britain Guide

"Bristol is arguably England's most attractive large city... its exciting harbourside area, full of history and atmosphere, has a whole new lease of life with shops, restaurants and visitor attractions, and is constantly evolving."
The Independent Travellers Guide to Britain and Ireland

"Hip and savvy, the harbour city of Bristol could teach you a thing or two about life"
Fodor's Up Close Great Britain

"Bristol seems to know how to party - a skill some other English cities have mislaid."
Image Magazine