Bristol City Breaks

Bristol is firmly established as one of the most popular city break destinations in the UK. Weekend breaks to Bristol have wide-ranging appeal to visitors of all ages. This lively University City boasts interesting attractions, a busy cultural scene, exciting nightlife and the best shopping in the South West. The River Avon makes a picturesque focus to the lively city centre. An absorbing hotch potch of architecture includes Georgian house, Victorian churches and fine squares like Queen Square and Portland Square. Bristol is especially well endowed with cafes and traditional pubs. Art lovers will enjoy the handsome Bristol Museum & Art Gallery and graffiti art from the legendary Banksy. Guided walks, open-top bus tours and River Avon boat trips are all great ways to explore the city.

Weekend break visitors tend to gravitate towards the River Avon. The fascinating Old Harbour area is home to the SS Great Britain, a superbly restored Victorian ocean liner. All Bristol city breaks should include a visit to the 19^th century Clifton Suspension Bridge and the National Brunel Archive. Sightseeing highlights also include Bristol Cathedral and an enjoyable collection of galleries and museums. Children will enjoy Bristol Zoo, Bristol Aquarium, Bristol Clifton Observatory and the huge IMAX 3D Cinema. Family holiday attractions also include the Bristol Blue Glass Factory and the interactive At-Bristol science and technology centre. We can find cheap Bristol short breaks and cheap last-minute city breaks to Bristol at any time of year.

Bristol is a deservedly popular choice for a clubbing city break holiday. Look out for cheap city breaks to Bristol in spring and autumn, when thriving live music venues and the innovative clubbing scene are in full swing. You will find an enjoyably varied choice of pubs and nightlife venues in the Old City, on Harbouside and in Clifton Village. You could organise an entire Bristol weekend break around contemporary arts venues, comedy clubs, independent cinema and classic theatres like the Bristol Old Vic and the Bristol Hippodrome. City breaks to Bristol are especially enjoyable during the Harbour Festival in July. Long weekend breaks allow time to explore the surrounding region. Highlights include Slimbridge Wetlands Centre, Berkeley Castle and Wookey Hole Caves. Excursions head for Bath, Stonehenge and the spectacular Avon Gorge. You can find cheap city breaks to Bristol all year round with directline-citybreaks.