About Bristol
Voted the best place to live in the UK outside of London if you’re under 26, Bristol is a youthful, lively city by the sea. Home to Banksy, you’ll find no shortage of gritty street art here. You’ll find plenty of other types of art, too, as this city is a vibrant hub for designers, writers, gamers, photographers, and more. As the birthplace of trip-hop, a psychedelic blend of hip hop and electronica, there is a deep reverence in Bristol for the underground music scene and classic record shops. Expect dance parties to go into the wee hours and various festivals to fill up your weekends. Plant-based foodies will love the cuisine, as Bristol is famously eco-friendly and proactive in tackling climate change. It was even once crowned the vegan capital of the world. Should you need a break from the urban commotion, head to the nearby countryside for some rock-climbing or abseiling.
Where is Bristol
51.454513, -2.58791
What to do in Bristol
- Blaise Castle Estate: Step back into the Victorian age as you explore the 17th-century mansion, castle, hamlet, and parklands.
- Bristol speakeasies: Expect a more stealthy night out when you slip into a speakeasy decorated with Prohibition-era décor.
- SS Great Britain: Climb aboard the first iron steamship and find out what life was like for the different classes of passengers. A glass-enclosed area below the waterline lets you inspect the hull of the restored ship.
- Bristol Harbour: Get a dose of Bristol history during a ferry cruise on the River Avon. Or wander the harborside area for museums, hip cafés, and boutiques.
- Clifton Suspension Bridge: Feel the vibrations of the bridge as you stand in the middle, throw on a hard hat to tour chambers inside the abutment, and snap a pic as the bridge illumination stands out against the night sky.
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