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Article #353: Things To Do In Bristol

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Conveniently located just over 100 miles spectacular.
from London, the city of Bristol is the 5. Engineering Feats
sixth largest city in England and it is The Clifton Suspension Bridge links the
the largest city in the South West region area of Clifton across the tidal Avon
of the country. Gorge to Leigh Woods. It is one of
1. Entertainment Isambard Kingdom Brunel's most
Bristol has a number of theatres, ranging distinctive works and is illuminated at
in size from the intimate New Vic up to night, making for a nice photo
the relatively large Bristol Hippodrome opportunity. Or you could walk or drive
and Colston Hall. These feature plays and across it and witness first hand the
concerts all year round, so there's skill and detail that went into the
likely to be something of interest during construction of one of the world's
your stay in the city but you will need earlier suspension bridges.
to book early for the more popular 6. Concord
events. Bristol's area of Filton was one of the
2. Nightlife major players in the construction of the
With a thriving university, Bristol has supersonic airliner Concord, now sadly no
no shortage of pubs and clubs to visit if longer flying. The city still has a major
you can keep up with the pace. There are aeronautical influence and is home to
also many different cinemas including the companies such as BAE, Airbus and
more "art house" films at the Watershed, Rolls-Royce. On a slightly less high-tech
a relatively new development located next note, it is also home to the prolific
to a harbour near the centre of the city. manufacturer of hot air balloons, Cameron
3. Sports and Leisure Balloons.
Bristol is home to two League football 7. Parks
clubs: Bristol City and Bristol Rovers, The Downs covers around 400 acres and
so you may be able to watch a match bordering the Clifton Suspension Bridge.
during your stay. They are also the home However, it is dwarfed in size by the
of Gloucestershire County Cricket Club Ashton Court estate which is more than
for those who prefer their sport in a double the size of The Downs. Here you
more leisurely fashion. can experience horse riding, a deer park
4. Bristol International Balloon Fiesta or pedal your mountain bike along one of
Early birds will be rewarded during the many trails. It is also host to one
August when this festival features mass of Bristol's many conference centres,
ascents of up to 100 hot air balloons at located inside the mansion house in the
a time. The sight of these balloons has park.
been known to stop traffic on nearby Whether you are going to Bristol for a
roads as the balloons come in all business trip or to enjoy one of the many
different shapes and sizes. If you don't cultural events in this city, there are
rise early enough for the morning part of plenty of places to stay, from small
the festival, all is not lost as the family run establishments through to
evening night glow display is truly large chain hotels.






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