Top 10 Places to See in Bristol
Bristol is a major port since ancient times and a significant doorway in the 18th and 19th centuries to the British Empire. Bristol grew wealthy on account of the colonial trade. Here are top places to explore:
1) Maritime Heritage Museum Is housed inside a 1950s transit shed, which charts the city's and people's history. Open Tues-Fri 10-5, Sat-Sun 10-6; free
2) Cathedral Located in the heart of the city, was founded in 1140. Open daily 8-5, Sun until 3; free.
3) Cheddar Gorge It's 3 miles long and River Yeo has been carving out the karst limestone. Nearest train station to Cheddar Gorge is at Temple Meads. Interesting facts about Cheddar Gorge: Cheddar Gorge is the biggest in UK; flocks of wild goats and sheep live on the gorge; has an elaborate cave system.
If you can't decide whether to see Cheddar Gorge caves or Wookey Hole, bear in mind, one gives you amazing caves, and the other, dinosaur models and family-friendly stuff to do, visit both.
4) Gough's Caves a local resident discovered them in 1890, and 13 years later the 9000-year-old Cheddar Man's skeleton was uncovered here.
5) Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company In the lower gorge you can watch England's highly popular cheese getting made.
6) Sail on a Boat Its harbor offers many opportunities to hop from the ferry boat to another and enjoy the city from the waterline. Consider using Bristol Packet Boats. In addition, there is the option to both sail and dine.
7) Replica of John Cabot's Ship board the replica that discovered America in 1497. The Matthew now provides trips across the harbour.
8) Festival Frolics Each June the streets go silent as Bristol's citizens head to the famous farm to enjoy great music, mud, and being slung with mud. If you come between May and September, do not miss St Paul's Carnival, Harbour Festival, Pride, and the Balloon Fiesta.
Best places where to view Bristol balloon are: Dundry Hill, Clifton Observatory, Leigh Woods, Troopers' Hill, Victoria Park, Brandon Hill, Clifton Downs, and Bedminister Park.
9) Haunted Places in Bristol experience haunted coaching inns, homes, and cinemas with walking tours for only $10. Expect to see a ghost in these creepy places in Bristol:
* The SS Great Britain docked at the Great Western Dockyard. Captain John Gray, serving as the ship's captain, has been sighted by visitors.
* All Saints Church a phantom monk was reported to have been seen walking throughout the church with determined steps as if guarding something of value.
* Odeon Cinema after the murder of Robert Jackson, the cinema's manager, his ghost started showing up in the theater, only before female staff members.
10) Outdoor Activities here are a few popular things you can do outside in Bristol:
* Leigh Woods explore 490 acres of woodland. National Trust organizes night-time nature walks.
* Clifton Rockslide can slide down the sloping band of rock, and then follow an underground passage, starting at the Observatory to the cave below.
* Kayak will cost you about $74 to kayak on Bristol harbour.
* Places where to see lambs near Bristol: Puxton Park, Rodway Farm, Wiltshire College Lackham, and Rainbow Wood Farm.
* Experience Live Music three popular places: The Fleece, The Canteen, and The Louisiana.
* Taste chocolate at Zara's Chocolate located 200 North Street.