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CITY OF BRISTOL
Only 12 miles from Bath,
Bristol is a city of many contrasts contributed from
medieval, Georgian, Victorian and modern times. There are varied
opportunities for half or full day tours.
Bristol Docks reminds us of a great maritime history, with Brunel’s
SS Great Britain - the world’s first great ocean liner built
in 1843 (Best Industrial Museum in Europe 2007) and alongside is a
replica of explorer John Cabot’s 15th century ship - the Matthew.
Brunel, the great Victorian engineering genius, also gave Bristol the
magnificent
Clifton Suspension Bridge spanning the gorge created by the
River Avon. In addition, he built the Great Western Railway from London
to Bristol and so gave Bristol the oldest railway terminal at Temple
Meads.
Of the many historic churches, The Church of England
Cathedral was originally founded in 1140, whilst the modern
Roman Catholic Cathedral was completed in 1973.
St. Mary Redcliffe was once described as ‘the fairest,
goodliest and most famous parish church in the country’, and Bristol is
the only city with a civic church, the Lord Mayor’s Chapel.
Bristol has strong links with the development of Methodism and visits
can be made to
Charles Wesley’s house and
John Wesley’s Chapel, the oldest Methodist building in the
world.
For children of all ages there are the delightful
Bristol Zoological Gardens adjacent to the Downs and the
Georgian village of Clifton, and
Explore@Bristol an exciting science centre with over 170
hands-on experiences.
Just 7 miles south west of Bristol is
Tyntesfield, a spectacular Victorian country estate, where
the house is a glorious Gothic revival extravaganza bursting with towers
and turrets. It was saved for the nation by the nation and is now in the
care of the National Trust.
Let Bath Parade Guides help you make the most of your visit to Bristol
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