The city of Bristol has an incredibly rich and varied history, making it an ideal city for a weekend city break. In the past the City of Bristol was one of the top 3 medieval towns after London. The City of Bristol was one of the primary trading ports in the country, and during the 14C, it handled most of the trade with the nation of Ireland. In thirteen seventy three Bristol became a county in it’s own right, and it was during this period that Bristol became the centre of shipbuilding and manufacturing. It is the city’s diverse cultural history which helps to make it one of the most exciting cities in the country of this present day. Fortunately, those wishing to have a weekend break in Bristol will discover that there is a large amount of Bristol bed & breakfast available to book online, making it amazingly easy to books rooms.
Bristol has a richly diverse arts scene with Bristol breeding an interesting selection of extremely talented and famous artists in the past and, most probably, the future too. Not too many folk know that Wallace & Grommit were first brought to life in Bristol, and that Cary Grant also hailed from the city. The well known modern artist known as Banksy created his most famous works of art in Bristol. Bristol’s City Museum & Art Gallery is a entry free visitor attraction well worth visiting and shows a wide collection of excellent natural history, archaeology, ancient artefacts, art works as well as a continually changing selection of exhibitions and events. If you are looking for a truly unique arts centre experience then pop along to Spike Island. The arts centre focuses upon the production and exhibition of contemporary visual arts, incorporating many areas of working with moving images, printmaking, painting, multimedia projects and more. If you would rather a visit to a more traditional art gallery, then The Royal West of England Academy should meet your requirements. The Royal West of England Academy was Bristol’s first art gallery and today, it has over 1,200 works of art dating from the 19th century right up to the present day.
You will discover a respectable number of visitor attractions in Bristol City. A fascinating place to spend some time is Bristol Zoo which houses in excess of four hundred and fifty different types of creature. The zoo is proudly involved in the conservation of rare species of insects, mammals and amphibians. from around the planet.
If equine matters excite you then a visit to Horseworld should be your perfect day out for you and your family. A day out at Horseworld allows you to personally meet rescued ponies, horses and donkeys. If you really want to you can even engage in the hands-on feeding of the animals. Another 2 tourist attractions which you may also fascinate you are Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm and Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park, both of which provide everything you will require for a superb day out for the family.
If you are in the process of deciding upon spending a few days in the city of Bristol it is vital that you book your accommodation at the earliest moment as, sadly hotels and guest houses in Bristol tend to be amazingly busy and are frequently fully booked for months in advance. If you are travelling in a group you may find that apartments in Bristol are a less expensive option.
