Bristol, UK’s official tourism site: http://visitbristol.co.uk/
University of Bristol:
http://www.bristol.ac.uk/
Brunel’s Bridge first opened in 1864, spans the 214 metres across Avon gorge, 75 metres above the water. With over four million vehicles crossing every year, the bridge is surviving evidence of Brunel’s success as an engineer.
http://www.clifton-suspension-bridge.org.uk/
Another of Brunel’s masterpieces, the SS Great Britain was the first ocean-going ship to have an iron hull and a propeller, launching in 1843. Today it works as a museum.
http://www.ssgreatbritain.org/Home.aspx
Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery was named “UK museum of the year 2006/2007”. It has free entry, and includes a wide variety of exhibits, from natural history to famous art. It opened in 1823 and is a grade ii listed building, close to Bristol’s centre.
http://visitbristol.co.uk/site/bristol-city-museum-and-art-gallery-p24581
Bristol Zoological Gardens was established in the 1830s, and contains around 7150 animals, and around 420 species. It is the world’s oldest provincial zoo, and features Gorillas, Penguins, Seals, Pygmy Hippos and several species of monkeys and lemurs.
http://www.bristolzoo.org.uk/
The original Banksy tour. Everyone has heard of Banksy, the mysterious graffiti artist. He is reputed to live in Bristol, and he began leaving his amazing graffiti on public buildings in the city 15 years ago. Full details here http://www.bristolbeat.co.uk/artists/banksy/
and here http://www.banksy.co.uk/.
Bath has been the site of baths since Roman times, thanks to its naturally heated springs. Today there is a modern spa with multiple areas, but its still all naturally heated!
http://www.thermaebathspa.com/
http://www.romanbaths.co.uk/
13.3 miles – about 35 mins
Dyrham Park is a late 17th-century mansion, with a garden containing woodlands, lakes and a deer park.
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-dyrhampark
16 miles – about 25 mins
Stonehenge is believed to date from about 2500 BC, although the ditch and bank surrounding it have been dated to 3100 BC. It served as a burial ground since its earliest origins.
http://www.stonehenge.co.uk/
46miles – about 1 hour 20 mins
Avebury is a world heritage site, with one of Europe’s biggest prehistoric stone circles, and an on-site museum displaying Archaeological finds.
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-avebury
46 miles – about 1 hour
The National Arboretum at Westonbirt contains more than 3000 tree and shrub species, across its 600 acre area, many endangered in their native lands.
http://www.forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt
24 miles – about 30 mins