Discover Bristol

Planning a visit to Bristol? Your journey starts here!

As the unofficial capital of South West England, there’s plenty waiting for you to discover here, from our rich history and heritage as a global port and centre of engineering innovation, to its present-day reputation as one of the UK’s most exciting cities.

We’ve got a wealth of inspiration on how to spend your time in Bristol, whatever your interests. Let our website be your companion in discovering everything our wonderful city has to offer, from where to stay and what to do, to our acclaimed foodie scene. After all, Bristol is a place for everyone: romantics, dog lovers, families, film and TV buffs, LGBTQ+ people, students, groups, and many more!

We’ll help you learn more about Bristol’s various areas and districts, each one with its own unique and distinctive character, as well as the surrounding towns and villages, so that you can plan which parts of the city you’d like to visit. There’s the city centre with its key attractions and eateries, as well as lively independent shopping districts, peaceful leafy suburbs, and stunning surrounding countryside featuring everything from dramatic coastlines to ancient woodland.

We’ve also included a range of information pages to help you learn about Bristol’s storied history, and a few interesting facts about the city too. Read our guides to Bristol’s numerous contributions to the worlds of literature, culture, engineering, business, food, drink, and more, plus a very long list of the famous faces with ties to the city.

Ideas & Inspiration

Be inspired to plan your trip to Bristol, your way...

Are you visiting Bristol with your family or looking for things to do with kids in Bristol? Our…

Roses are red, violets are blue, if you’re looking for romance, Bristol is the city for you!

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Find out all about Bristol...

Want to know what makes Bristol so special? It's more than just boats, bridges and balloons, you know (although they're great, too).

Famous Bristolians

Bristol has plenty to boast about when it comes to famous people, places and stories. Have a look at just some of the claims to fame, there are so many people with links to Bristol 

Bristol & the USA

There are many connections between Bristol, England and America that may surprise visitors from abroad. From exciting voyages on the high  seas, religious ties and even the naming of America, Bristol has some interesting truths to tickle your fancy. 

Literary Bristol

Did you know that  Thomas Chatterton was born in Bristol? Come and explore the many places that have inspired writers over the years, from Wordsworth, Jane Austen to JK Rowling.

Experience Bristol

Take a delve through our latest articles and find out more about Bristol.

Discover the areas and neighbourhoods...

Bristol is made up of a series of districts and areas, each with its own unique character and charm.

Just 12 miles east of Bristol is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bath. The two cities are linked…

If West End shows, live music and buzzy craft beer pubs are your thing, head to the bright lights of…

With its chic boutiques, Bath-stone terraces and leafy garden squares, Clifton is one of…

Just a few minutes walk from Temple Meads station and Bristol Shopping Quarter lies the vibrant…