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- Wallace and Gromit. This popular UK television show was created by animator Nick Park. This Oscar-nominated show follows the titular characters Wallace, an inventor, and his pet dog Gromit.
- Ribena. A staple in lunch boxes, many kids and teens all over the UK grew up drinking Ribena. This juice brand is known for its blackcurrant-based soft drink, and the decision to use blackcurrants in drinks has an interesting history.
- Colston bun. Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing. A popular sweet bread that originated in Bristol, the Colston bun is a round bread made with yeast dough, dried fruits, candied peels, and various spices such as cinnamon and ginger.
- Laughing gas. Laughing gas, or nitrous oxide, was discovered as early as 1772 by a scientist named Joseph Priestly. Although the discovery is credited to his name, it was a chemist who worked with the Pneumatic Institution in Bristol - Humphry Davy - who tested the effects of nitrous oxide and named it “laughing gas” when he discovered that using this chemical compound caused him to laugh.
- Walk the Harbourside Walk to the Clifton Suspension Bridge. Take in the city from the water’s edge or better still get on the water! (You can sail, canoe, kayak and paddleboard sections of the river so why not?)
- Walk the Harbourside Walk to Temple Meads. After doing number one you should also take in the city from the water but go the other direction to Temple Meads.
- Discover Banksy. Bristol and Banksy go hand in hand. With plenty of the famous artist’s work to find, you can easily spend a few hours discovering both Bristol and Banksy for free.
- Visit Clifton and the suspension bridge. The Clifton Suspension Bridge, along with hot air balloons, is Bristol through and through, so of course, it is on this top free things to do in Bristol’s list.
Nov 28, 2023 · Bristol is known for its maritime history, hot air balloon festival, creativity, and inventive spirit. From street artists like Banksy to the immaculately-designed historical landmarks, the city is overflowing with culture.
- Cross One of The World’S Most Famous Bridges
- Go Belowdecks on A 19Th-Century Ship
- Experience The Counterculture in Stokes Croft
- Enjoy The Views from Cabot Tower
- Stay in An Artistic Haven
- Take A Walk in The Woods
- See Some of The Best Street Art Anywhere
- Sip Some Cider
- Lie Back at The Lido
- Learn What Makes Bristol, Bristol
It’s all about location. Visionary Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel oversaw many groundbreaking projects throughout his illustrious career, and few are as spectacular as the Clifton Suspension Bridge. Crossing the 245ft-high chasm of the Avon Gorge, the bridge runs from the handsome Georgian neighborhood of Clifton over to the serene stre...
Another masterpiece of design by Brunel, the SS Great Britainhas resided in Bristol since 1970. A heroic salvage operation in the Falkland Islands thousands of miles away brought the ship back to the Bristol harbor, where she was first built in 1856; it’s remarkable she still exists in one piece. Today, visitors can explore almost every inch of the...
The epicenter of Bristol’s creative movement, the Strokes Croft neighborhood offers a smorgasbord of jaunty art, cool cafes, quirky pubs, vintage shops and more. Just north of the city center, this district has a palpable sense of counterculture, community and artistic drive that few other neighborhoods in the UK can match. Home to some original Ba...
From the tumbling cliffsides of the Avon Gorge to the breathlessly steep walk up Nine Tree Hill, Bristol promises wild topography. So there might be nowhere better to get a panoramic view of this cinematic city than from the top of a hill. Built at the end of the 19th century to commemorate the 400th anniversary of John Cabot’s historic voyage to N...
Bristol has bold artistic traditions, and the Artist Residenceon Portland Square does right by them. Located on the square’s northwestern corner in a handsome Georgian townhouse, this boutique hotel has spacious stylish rooms dotted with unique art and period features. With mid-century modern furniture and high ceilings allowing plenty of natural l...
At a compact two square miles, Leigh Woods Nature Reservepacks a lot into its small size. Located just across the Clifton Suspension Bridge on the western side of the Avon Gorge, these ancient woods provide a tranquil escape from the city and boast stunning views of the bridge from an angle few visitors ever see. As well as rare flora and fauna, th...
Few cities in the UK have an identity as purely visual as Bristol’s. Using the city’s streets, buildings, walls and parks as an enormous canvas, Bristol’s street artists have given the city a color and richness that capture the eye almost immediately. The street art visible just about everywhere embodies the city’s vibrant and creative culture. The...
England’s West Country is one of the world’s most foremost cider regions, so unsurprisingly its largest city is home to some sublime cider pubs. Quietly situated at the end of a low-lit street in Clifton, The Coronation Tap– CoriTap to locals – is a 200-year-old cider house famous for serving the fearsome 8.4% Exhibition cider (only available in ha...
An oasis in the heart of Clifton’s busy residential streets, Bristol Lido is a restored Victorian outdoor swimming pool with a unique open-air setting. Flanked by wooden changing rooms on one side and a modern European restauranton the other, this modern bathhouse is a gorgeous retreat that’s perfect for unwinding after a long day. Especially prett...
Some city museums display gaudy art and artifacts from far-flung corners of the globe. On the other extreme, Bristol’s M Shedgoes deep into the fascinating, hyper-local makeup of this city, from its unsung heroes to proud neighborhood heritage. M Shed celebrates everything that makes Bristol what it is today – without shying away from difficult epi...
Feb 7, 2021 · February 7, 2021. Travel. What is Bristol Famous For? Bristol is a city that is rich in history. The city as we know it today was first established over one thousand years ago, but before that, it was a Roman settlement and inhabited by Neanderthals hundreds of thousands of years ago.
Bristol is as well known for Brunel's elegant Clifton Suspension Bridge as it is for Banksy's street art. And not forgetting Aardman, creators of plasticine superstars Wallace and Gromit. It's little wonder that innovative museums packed with objets d'art and historic relics have set up shop here.
Jul 29, 2020 · Bristol is famous for its harbor, its blend of architecture, and its contribution to the arts and sciences. It’s known for its Clifton Suspension Bridge, the Bristol Balloon Fiesta, and its rich history involving swashbuckling pirates and North American expeditions.
