rss


0

An Enjoyable Holiday @ Bristol, England

 

bristol-englandBristol is located in South West England and is a bustling cosmopolitan city which has a glorious historic past. A holiday to Bristol guarantees you the best of both worlds as the city has many beautiful old monuments and churches that take you back in time to the Victorian era, while the modern face of Bristol is reflected in the many plush cafes, bars and restaurants where you can spend enjoyable moments, sampling fine food and drinks.

Besides, Bristol is blessed with a pretty countryside with many woodlands, blue lakes and quaint villages that add a touch of romance to the ambiance here. As a tourist, you will find many attractions here including fabulous museums, galleries, cathedrals, concert halls and more. For those wanting to explore the natural beauty of a quintessential English village, head to Bristol’s countryside to see the amazing beauty of rustic England.

The most famous landmark in Bristol is the Clifton Suspension Bridge that spans the Avon gorge. This 18th century architectural marvel is a must visit attraction in Bristol. There are guided free tours that explain in detail the history, construction and other features of this beautiful bridge. Besides, the bridge offers panoramic of the surrounding green woodlands and the gorge below.

To see the raw beauty of limestone cliffs forming an intricate pattern of underground caves and ravines, head to the Cheddar Caves & Gorge. Another popular tourist attraction here is the Bristol City Museum & Art Gallery. This museum features exotic collections of art, archaeology and historical artifacts from the world over. The museum building is a beautiful example of Edwardian baroque style of architecture.

The University of Bristol Botanic Garden is a must visit attraction. There are thousands of exotic plant species here and various other delightful exhibits such as water lilies, lotuses, Chinese and European medicinal herb gardens, and more. Bristol is famous for high quality blue glass. The Bristol Blue Glass Factory & Shop is a nice place to learn about the manufacturing process of blue glass, you can also buy interesting artifacts made from blue glass from the in-house gallery here.

Share and Enjoy:
  • Digg
  • Sphinn
  • del.icio.us
  • Facebook
  • Mixx
  • Google Bookmarks
  • BlinkList
  • Diigo
  • FriendFeed
  • MSN Reporter
  • MySpace
  • Propeller
  • Reddit
  • StumbleUpon
  • Technorati
  • Twitter
  • Yahoo! Buzz

Related Posts

About the Author

Leave a Reply





If you want a picture to show with your comment, go get a Gravatar.