Bristol
Clifton Bridge B
ristol has so many attractions and things to do, it would take at least a month to visit
and do everything. It also has a reputation of being a gastronomic centre with its award-winning restaurants. Te historic harbour- side and city centre is packed with cafes, bars, restaurants, and can be found throughout the city. Bristol has some excellent museums, galleries and historic and modern attractions. Enjoy a dockside walk or river ferry trip to discover great attractions including: the SS Great Britain, At-Bristol, a science centre and planetarium, the Blue Reef Aquarium or Arnolfini, a contemporary art gallery. For maritime history, try Mshed at the harbour. For an evening at the theatre the Bristol Old Vic is
legendary and there is much more to see, do and visit throughout the city. For shopping, the Broadmead and nearby Cabot Centre is a shopaholics’ paradise.
Visit leafy Clifton village, full of sweeping Georgian crescents, designer shops and elegant cafes. Don’t miss the stunning views of the Avon Gorge as you explore the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge. Nearby is Bristol Zoo, the nightlife along Whiteladies Road/Park Street, and Banksy’s famous pieces of street graffiti.
GET ALL STEAMED UP AT THE AVON VALLEY RAILWAY
To the south of the City there is Bedminster, Totterdown - home to BRISTOL BLUE GLASS, and Southville’s trendy North Street - home of the Tobacco Factory Teatre. To the east are the diverse and dynamic communities of St Paul’s, Montpelier, St Werburgh’s and Easton. Just to the north of the city is shopping centre The Mall at Cribbs Causeway.
Steam or Diesel trains operate:
Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday April to September
(except the first Saturday of each month) PLUS:
Sundays in October and Tuesday to Thursday during school summer and half term holidays
Tel: 0117 932 5538
www.avonvalleyrailway.org Bitton Railway Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol BS30 6HD 78
BRISTOL BLUE GLASS LTD (Bath Road and High Street, Bristol) is famous for making traditional Bristol Blue Glass. Teir work also includes the Ruby range and in both of their shops, they offer a wide variety of Bristol gifts, mirrors, art glass, stunning handmade jewellery and many other pieces in an array of beautiful colours. Entry to the Bath Road Studio/Shop is FREE, where you can watch the
glass makers at work, even blow a Bristol Blue Glass bauble (charge applicable) if you wish to take home a unique piece of Bristol Blue Glass.
Bristol is a major festival city with events taking place throughout the year, including two of Europe’s largest free public events, the spectacular Harbour Festival and Bristol’s International Balloon Fiesta. Bristol’s concert halls, theatres, parks, gardens, pubs and cinemas guarantee some of the best and most diverse range of events and entertainment in Britain.
With the M4 and M5 convergence just outside of the city, and having a main line rail hub, Bristol is an ideal base to explore surrounding areas such as the ancient city of Gloucester and the Cotswolds, the attractive Wye Valley and the Forest of Dean.
At nearby Bitton, between Bristol and Bath, the railway station is the site of the AVON VALLEY RAILWAY. Services include a restaurant and souvenirs shop, with tickets for departures, events and membership packages are at the ticket office. With events taking place all year there is something for the whole family, including family fun days, on board murder mysteries and driver experience courses to name just a few. To receive a full calendar of events and train timetables don’t hesitate
to contact us.
For scenic trips to the attractive area of Dartmouth and Kingswear in South Devon, the TORBAY EXPRESS is a Sunday service operating during the summer from the Bristol Temple Meads railway station.
A day out on THE TORBAY EXPRESS is a chance to sit back, relax and enjoy train travel as it used to be in bygone days when steam was king and everyone travelled to their summer holiday on the English Riviera aboard a train. You will cross the Somerset levels and travel around the beautiful Devon coastline on one of the most enchanting railway journeys in the world. You can choose to spend a break of up to five hours, enjoying the seaside resort of Paignton, or remain aboard to visit Kingswear, where you can take the ferry across the River Dart to beautiful and historic Dartmouth (the ferry crossing is included in the ticket price). THE TORBAY EXPRESS departs from Bristol Temple Meads railway station on summer Sundays at approximately 09:15 with arrival back in Bristol at about 20:10 (depending on the route).TO BOOK & DISCOVER MORE DESTINATIONS VISIT
TORBAYEXPRESS.CO.UK and PLEASE mention where you saw the advertisement.
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