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Inside Background
Architecture 
Bristol is built on the meeting point of two rivers and has grown to include...
Last edited: 06 September 2011
Culture 
Bristol is the most populated city in the South West, and has a rich and...
Last edited: 20 October 2009
Health & Safety 
Bristol is generally a safe community with a good reputation. The law...
Last edited: 24 October 2006
History 
Although some believe that Bristol was formed during the rule of the Romans...
Last edited: 06 September 2011
Neighbourhoods 
 Visitors to Bristol can often be bemused by how many different districts - or...
Last edited: 06 September 2011
Recommended Reading 
Travel Pictorial - Country or Natural Wonder Always browse any or all Travel...
Last edited: 06 September 2011
Tourist Board Info 
If you want to find out as much as you possibly can about Bristol, you should...
Last edited: 06 September 2011
Weather & When to Go 
England is known as having a pretty lousy climate that is hard to predict. Even...
Last edited: 06 September 2011
Photo Gallery 
Here are links to a pictures of Bristol. About Bristol : Picture Album...
Last edited: 27 June 2007
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
If you're in England and planning to visit Bristol you can get there by train...
Last edited: 31 May 2011
Getting Around 
Walking: Bristol's centre is best explored on foot.  The distances involved are...
Last edited: 06 September 2011
Public Transportation 
Buses: First Group operate most local services in Bristol and charge £1.70 for...
Last edited: 31 May 2011
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Bristol has a regular taxi industry just like any other city. You can usually...
Last edited: 27 June 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
The city of Bristol has many outdoor events and festivals thoughout the year...
Last edited: 27 June 2006
Nightlife 
There are so many decent pubs and bars in Bristol but - particularly in summer...
Last edited: 27 June 2010
Sports & Activities 
A local specatator sport for the summer is Cricket. Gloucestershire County...
Last edited: 14 September 2007
Illusions Magic Bar 
Illusions Magic Bar is officially the first and only Magic Bar in the UK...
Last edited: 24 May 2011
Illusions Magic bar  
llusions Magic Bar is officially the first and only Magic Bar in the UK...
Last edited: 27 May 2011
Retro bowling! 
London's biggest retro clubnight is hitting Bristol in 2009! Shake, Rattle...
Last edited: 13 November 2008
The Syndicate Superclub 
  The Syndicate Bristol has positioned itself as one of the most prolific and...
Last edited: 03 May 2012
Walking -route/notes 
Because the floating harbour weaves in and out of the city centre most of this...
Last edited: 20 July 2011
Avon Valley Railway (AVR) 
The Avon Valley Railway offers not just a train ride but the opportunity to...
Last edited: 10 June 2010
Harveys Wine Museum 
Place closed 5 years ago (circa 2005)
Last edited: 26 March 2010
International Helicopter Museum 
This is based in Weston-Super-Mare.  A little-known museum, but what a...
Last edited: 16 September 2009
Noah's Ark Zoo Farm 
Noah's Ark is a big 100 acre zoo and working farm with lots of things to see...
Last edited: 07 October 2010
Old Down Country Park 
Old Down Country Park  - real family fun Old Down Country Park reopened this...
Last edited: 15 January 2010
Theatre Royal 
The Theatre Royal is incased by the Beautiful Bristol Old Vic Theatre. There...
Last edited: 26 April 2010
Tourist Information Centre (Bristol) 
A brand new Tourist Information Centre in the heart of Bristol opened its doors...
Last edited: 25 February 2010
Walking Bristol 
Walking Bristol runs a 3 hours walking tour of Bristol every Saturday, starting...
Last edited: 08 February 2012
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Inside Dining Scene
Cheap Eats 
Most restaurants, even so-called 'fancy' ones, will have a lunchtime special...
Last edited: 31 March 2011
Dining with a View 
If you would like to eat just a snack or coffee and have a great view, the one...
Last edited: 04 September 2006
The Cowshed Bristol 
http://www.thecow...
Last edited: 31 March 2011
Harvey Nichols & Second Floor Bristol 
The Second Floor Restaurant and Bar, situated on the top floor of the new...
Last edited: 28 September 2009
Jacks Brasserie 
Jacks Brasserie on the Bristol Harbourside is perfect for large parties from 10...
Last edited: 01 September 2011
Severn Shed 
Housed in a former boathouse designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel and set on the...
Last edited: 27 September 2009
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Inside United Kingdom: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency The currency of the United Kingdom is the Pound Sterling (£).  In...
Last edited: 09 August 2010
Crossing the Border 
Land Border: The United Kingdom has just one external land border, located...
Last edited: 30 August 2011
Emergencies 
The Emergency Numbers in the UK are 999 or 112. The operator will ask which...
Last edited: 14 September 2010
Important Phrases 
The first thing that visitors from outside of the United Kingdom...
Last edited: 29 March 2012
Telephones 
FIRE, POLICE, AMBULANCE, COASTGUARD, MOUNTAIN RESCUE:  dial 999 or 112 00 is...
Last edited: 10 May 2012
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping Tipping is not expected in the UK, in the way it is in the United...
Last edited: 05 December 2011
Air Travel - Hand Luggage Restrictions 
From 6th November 2006 until further notice, strict rules regarding liquids...
Last edited: 20 June 2008
Car Rental UK 
In all cases, for hiring a car you will need a valid credit card, preferably...
Last edited: 17 April 2012
Driving tips for visitors 
 The most famous aspect of driving in the United Kingdom, for most foreign...
Last edited: 03 February 2012
Eating out 
If you Google for "eating out in Britain" you will find lots of tourism...
Last edited: 04 July 2010
Learner Drivers - Minimum Ages And Rules 
Before you learn to drive or ride a new vehicle make sure you know about the...
Last edited: 21 November 2007
Motorway Service Areas 
Motorway Service Areas are leased out to various operators, mostly companies...
Last edited: 06 October 2010
Postal Services 
The UK postal service is known as Royal Mail. Royal Mail Group Ltd is the...
Last edited: 03 December 2009
The Magic Roundabout 
So, you've planned to visit the UK, do a bit of driving while you're here and...
Last edited: 14 December 2007
Tips on Gestures and Language 
For the Dutch: Tapping the side of the forehead in the UK means you are stupid...
Last edited: 26 May 2011
Train Travel 
The United Kingdom's railway network is the oldest in the world, having existed...
Last edited: 18 May 2011
Traveling with Children 
Winnie the Pooh, Peter Rabit, Alice in Wonderland, Thomas the Tank Engine, The...
Last edited: 08 August 2010
Under Your Own Steam: Without A Car 
Some people find that travelling without a car in the UK is simple.  All you...
Last edited: 25 October 2007
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