City Breaks in Bristol

A visit to this Victorian Gothic revival estate and house is a great way to spend an afternoon in Bristol. Take a look at the house before taking a stroll through the perfectly manicured gardens. Remember to take a book along-who knows when you might stumble across a bench where you can relax and enjoy the atmosphere of the estate.

This impressive feat of engineering links Clifton in Bristol to the North Somerset town of Leigh Woods. It was first opened in the late 19th century and is still popular with visitors and locals seeking views of Bristol's landscape. Rent a car or take a taxi over the bridge to experience it for yourself.

No city breaks in Bristol are complete without dipping your toes into its maritime history. Brunel's SS Great Britain is a former steamship that was converted into a museum. Here you can head below deck to discover the inner workings of ships and boats of yesteryear. After this, enjoy a meal at one of the port side restaurants.

Treat your family to an afternoon at the Bristol Zoo. This is an ethically run zoo with a focus on nature conservation and biodiversity. Enjoy seeing the animals and stunning gardens as well as visiting interesting kiosks scattered around the grounds.

The highlight of city breaks in Bristol may just be this museum and art gallery. Here you can marvel at archaeological and fossil exhibits before viewing work by local creatives such as Banksy.