Guidebook for Bristol
Everything Else
15 mins walk, good choice for eateries / pubs / shops etc., w/o having to go further into city centre.
fairly eclectic mix of chow - breakfast & brunch: trad English: International Cafe for all day cooked breakfast, offering veggie op as well as 10% student discount ( closest, located top end of Gloucester Road). bottom end: Number 10.
Blue Lagoon for hanging/ meeting, simple fare, in same area), Thai (Simply Thai), Chinese (Fungs Noodle Bar, Yips Chinese), Italian: Tinto Lounge, Di Meo, Turkish: Ezo, Brazilian: Brazilian Lounge, snacks: Tart. Tapas, small plates etc.: The Grace, Cafe Renak. Pub and burgers: The Hobgloblin, Lebanese / Halal: Lona Grill House and Juice Bar.
Gloucester Road
15 mins walk, good choice for eateries / pubs / shops etc., w/o having to go further into city centre.
fairly eclectic mix of chow - breakfast & brunch: trad English: International Cafe for all day cooked breakfast, offering veggie op as well as 10% student discount ( closest, located top end of Gloucester Road). bottom end: Number 10.
Blue Lagoon for hanging/ meeting, simple fare, in same area), Thai (Simply Thai), Chinese (Fungs Noodle Bar, Yips Chinese), Italian: Tinto Lounge, Di Meo, Turkish: Ezo, Brazilian: Brazilian Lounge, snacks: Tart. Tapas, small plates etc.: The Grace, Cafe Renak. Pub and burgers: The Hobgloblin, Lebanese / Halal: Lona Grill House and Juice Bar.
Parks & Nature
Red Deer park, lovely wooded walks, views across city, plenty of space to wander, mountain bike trail, small cafe and toilets by House, in stables courtyard next to (payable) parking area.
If not driving, recent bus route changes now incorporate a First Bus group No.71 ( can pick up 2 mins from house) to extend its route to Bower Ashton (UWE campus, on edge of grounds), via Anchor road, Bristol Marina).
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Ashton Court Mansion
Red Deer park, lovely wooded walks, views across city, plenty of space to wander, mountain bike trail, small cafe and toilets by House, in stables courtyard next to (payable) parking area.
If not driving, recent bus route changes now incorporate a First Bus group No.71 ( can pick up 2 mins from house) to extend its route to Bower Ashton (UWE campus, on edge of grounds), via Anchor road, Bristol Marina).
North - West side of the city, just South of the M5 is the Blaise Castle Estate - one of Bristol's little gems for walking trails, cycling, dog walking, wildlife, streams, cliff top walks, 'folly' as well as the estate house free museum (with toilets, quite a rare find in itself in UK); fine artwork as well as a real feel for some of Bristol's/England's history (update as of 19.9.16: opening times; 11 -4 Thurs - Suns only, unfortunately).
Great for kids - as well as educational: play areas, miniature railway, safe spaces to run around in, cafe and toilets next to free car park off the Kings Weston road.
Lots of little secret garden type places, the Dairy, Orangery, Walled Rose Garden (past the two stone horses) when open, update 19.9.16: currently closed, due to lack of staff ), old water mill, hunters lodge etc. If exploring, see if you can find the fairy-tale type woodcutters hut!
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Blaise Castle Estate
Kings Weston Road North - West side of the city, just South of the M5 is the Blaise Castle Estate - one of Bristol's little gems for walking trails, cycling, dog walking, wildlife, streams, cliff top walks, 'folly' as well as the estate house free museum (with toilets, quite a rare find in itself in UK); fine artwork as well as a real feel for some of Bristol's/England's history (update as of 19.9.16: opening times; 11 -4 Thurs - Suns only, unfortunately).
Great for kids - as well as educational: play areas, miniature railway, safe spaces to run around in, cafe and toilets next to free car park off the Kings Weston road.
Lots of little secret garden type places, the Dairy, Orangery, Walled Rose Garden (past the two stone horses) when open, update 19.9.16: currently closed, due to lack of staff ), old water mill, hunters lodge etc. If exploring, see if you can find the fairy-tale type woodcutters hut!
Sightseeing
Upon arrival into the city of Bristol from the International Airport approx 7 miles; either by the airport flyer, cab or rental, the spectacular bridge, especially when prettily lit up at night, spanning the Avon Gorge, will be a truly welcoming sight.
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Clifton Suspension Bridge
Bridge RoadUpon arrival into the city of Bristol from the International Airport approx 7 miles; either by the airport flyer, cab or rental, the spectacular bridge, especially when prettily lit up at night, spanning the Avon Gorge, will be a truly welcoming sight.
a cool alternative to congested roads, when commuting between Hotwells area and Temple Meads / Quay areas (weekdays, thru the year). Daily from April thru Sept, wk/ends and Winter.
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Bristol Ferry Boats
44 The Grovea cool alternative to congested roads, when commuting between Hotwells area and Temple Meads / Quay areas (weekdays, thru the year). Daily from April thru Sept, wk/ends and Winter.