Bristol is a great choice for a short break with plenty to do or extend your stay further with day trips beyond.Day One - Start at Harbourside and explore Mshed, telling the city’s story and don’t miss Wapping Wharf for independent cafes and restaurants. Walk to Arnolfini to check out the latest exhibitions and enjoy local specialties for lunch at Watershed or No. 1 Harbourside Take a ferry to Brunel’s SS Great Britain, the world’s first luxury liner, now an award-winning museum. Don’t miss Being Brunel. It’s a short walk to Spike Island, with regular exhibitions from leading artists and a working studio.

A fun evening is found in King Street with its many craft beer pubs, or take in a performance at Bristol Old Vic, the UK’s longest continuously working theatre. Day two - Head to Clifton for the Suspension Bridge and visitor centre. Browse the boutiques and have lunch in Clifton Village. Visit Bristol Zoo Gardens, the 5th oldest zoo in the world, responsible for having helped save over 175 species from extinction. Bristol has many green spaces including the University of Bristol Botanic Gardens. Brandon Hill is Bristol’s oldest park and home to Cabot Tower with city views. Pop into St Georges Bristol to hear world class musicians and performers. Then time for retail therapy in Bristol’s Shopping Quarter.Check out the city’s live music scene and top DJ sets in the pubs and clubs – there are plenty of venues to choose from with everything from the latest charts to traditional jazz and folk.Day three - Begin with a street art tour, led by one of the artists themselves, then explore the galleries and exhibitions at Bristol Museum and Art Gallery and the nearby Royal West of England Academy. For lunch, head to St Nick's Market in the Old City. Explore some of the beautiful market towns of South Gloucestershire, with many reached by local buses and take time to visit the famous Concorde at Aerospace Bristol.

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When's the best time to go?

Hottest month

July

Coldest month

February

Best time to visit

Bristol is brilliant all year round, with its fascinating maritime history and lively shopping and nightlife scene. The best time to visit is in the summer months, when festivals and events are in full swing and the weather warms up – perfect for picnics and sunbathing in the city’s numerous parks.

Avoid the crowds

Bristol is often busy. Prime city break territory, it’s filled with people exploring the nautical sights and enjoying the shops and restaurants. That said, avoid the height of summer – June, July and August are popular for events, and the warmer temperatures attract crowds of all ages. Try May and September for a quieter pocket.

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