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City break in Bristol. Active leisure ideas for Bristol - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Blaise Hamlet in Bristol Bristol is famous for its vibrant nightlife. Numerous pubs, nightclubs and discos of the city are ready to accept guests until late in the evening. The local Club BS3 is a very popular place among both locals and tourists. The club features a unique entertainment program absolutely every day. Performances of popular disc jockeys, theme parties, karaoke, concerts of popular music bands – absolutely every night spent at BS3 will be truly unique. Guests will be pleasantly amazed by a large choice of drinks. The club’s bar offers best English beer, champagne, and numerous cocktails.
A distinctive feature of Bristol's hotel infrastructure is the variety of historical hotels. On the picturesque Georgian Square, you can find Best Western Victoria Square Hotel Clifton … Open
Club Fiddlers is known as one of the most unusual and intriguing establishments of Bristol. The club greeted its first guests in 1994. The location of the club is a historic building of the 18th century. Several centuries ago the building was the city's main prison, but then it lost its meaning and stood abandoned for a long time. The main feature of Fiddlers is truly unique live music evenings. The club often hosts performances by the internationally renowned musicians from different countries. Bunch of Grapes club, which is located near the hippodrome, will be surely loved by fans of blues. The club organizes live music concerts several times a week. These performances traditionally attract a lot of fans of this music style. Tourists who want to have fun and laugh at funny jokes are recommended to spend an evening in Bristol Comedy Pub. Here guests are entertained by the most famous comedians of Bristol. Delicious signature refreshments and cocktails will become a wonderful addition to any rest.
Fans of shopping will be surely glad to visit numerous trading centers and shops, which are located in the central area of Bristol. Broadmead and Cabot Circus are considered the most frequently visited and interesting shopping complexes of the city. Here visitors can find virtually any product, from fashionable clothes to fresh food and delicacies. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
One of the most romantic and attractive hotels in Bristol is SACO Bristol - Broad Quay Apart-hotel located on a lively promenade. Designers have managed to create a refined and romantic … Open
In addition to these trading centers Bristol is full of other shops. Tourists are recommended to more their feet to Park Street, The Triangle and Queens Road. Besides interesting shops these districts of the city feature several attractive restaurants, so a walk here may be pleasant not only to fans of shopping, but also to gourmets. Remote areas of Bristol also have several attractive shopping centers, such as Avonmeads and The Mall Cribbs Causeway. They will pleasantly surprise their visitors not only by a large selection of goods, but also by nice prices. Trading centers are especially full of visitors during sales periods.
Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Bristol is a great place for all fans of active pastime. Here they can find lots of entertainment centers and recreational facilities of this kind. Thus, if you wish to fly in a balloon, it is definitely can be arranged, and to do this, you only need to contact First Flight, Bailey Balloons, Bristol Balloons, Ballooning Network or ABC Flights. This is one of the best offers since such an extreme adventure will be remembered for a long time and leave only positive impressions not least due to unbelievably beautiful city spaces of Bristol appearing before the eyes, and, of course, a sense of serenity doesn't leave anyone during the flight.
There are shopping destinations in Bristol for every taste and purse. In the city, operates beautiful Cabot Circus trading center. It will be really nice to walk among the shining shop … Open
Also, Bristol is ready to please those who love water sports and entertainment. Some of the most popular activities are cruises (Bristol Packet Boat Trips, Number Seven Boat Trips, Escape to the River) and kayaking (Adventurous Activity Company, Discover Paddling). The rest of the city's entertainment is terrestrial. Thus, everyone knows about the love of the British for such a noble game as golf. The city offers a lot of places where you can play your favorite game. They include Thornbury Golf Centre, The Kendleshire Golf Club, Shirehampton Park Golf Club, Stockwood Vale Golf Club, Knowle Golf Club, and Henbury Golf Club. It's hard to choose the best one - each club has its own highlight.
Millennium Square,  Bristol Such centers as Windmill Leisure and Ashton Court Disc Golf Course are ideal for outdoor recreation. If you're traveling with children, it's a sin not to explore such centers as West Country Games, Old Down Country Park, Jungle Rumble Adventure Golf. And, of course, the centers where you can ride graceful horses - just contact Lakeview Stud or Gordano Valley Riding Centre. A popular type of entertainment is a safari, and this kind of services is represented by Max Events. Those wishing to experience rock climbing can try it in Clip'n Climb Bristol or Bloc Climbing.
Bristol is a picturesque English town that is distinguished by its fast lifestyle that stops neither on daytime nor at night. The main entertainments for tourists here remain the visiting of … Open
To explore the city's attractions and entertainment facilities, you can rent a bike. Besides that, here you can book segway tours, which may seem impressing and amusing for many tourists. However, numerous Bristol's entertainment centers give travelers positive emotions as well. For example, fans of shooting and quad biking are invited to Bristol Activity Center, those who prefer a more extreme recreation will surely appreciate Leap of Faith or Adventure Bristol, and laser tag enthusiasts will be delighted with Laser Fusion.
St Mary Redcliffe Church in Bristol Those wishing to entertain themselves in simulators should think about visiting VR Star, and those who want to try their hand at karting are always welcome in Absolutely Karting or TeamSport. People who want to play active military games should go to Hamburger Hill Bristol Airsoft or iCombat Bristol, and Braces Shooting and Country Supplies are ideal for those who want to shoot a rifle while enjoying the countryside. Bungee jumping is also quite popular here, and to enjoy this type of entertainment, you can discover UK Bungee Club Bristol. Bowling fans head to The Lanes or Bowlplex.
To start getting to know the sights of Bristol, it is worth visiting the Bristol Zoo Gardens. It is not just an ordinary zoo like others, but a real entertainment center where you can … Open
Bristol is a perfect city for families with children. It offers a huge number of entertainment centers where children feel as happy as they always should be. Just take You & Meow alone - a unique cafe where cats run things. When it comes to jumping, pay attention to such centers as Jump Bristol, Flip Out or Freedog Urban Activity Centers. At the same time, Playspace Indoor Play and Party Centre, Handprints, and AirHop are ideally suitable for children aged from 3 to 6 years old. Have a good time as a family at inPlay Golf entertainment center. And those who prefer intellectual games should go to explore escape quests in Puzzlair, Locked In A Room, and Fathom Escape.
Bristol cathedral Bristol's zoo and aquarium deserve special mention. Bristol Zoo Gardens presents a large number of animals, which surprises many tourists who are used to think that such large zoos can only be found in capitals or large megacities. Bristol Aquarium is another great place where you can learn a lot of new facts about underwater life. You should in no way ignore city parks - thus, some of the best walking places are Brandon Hill Nature Park, Willsbridge Mill, Portishead Lake Grounds, and Castle Park.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Bristol and surroundings

Recommended places for active recreation and leisure in Bristol

Robin Hood’s Retreat
Where: 197 Gloucester Road, Bristol; Telephone: +44 (0)117 924 8639;
E-shed
Where: 1 Canons Road, Bristol; Telephone: +44 (0)117 907 4287;
Clifton Wine Bar
Where: 4 Richmond Terrace, Bristol; Telephone: +44 (0)117 973 2069;
Arc Bar
Where: 27 Broad Street, Bristol; Telephone: +44 (0)117 922 6456;
Severn Shed
Where: The Grove, Harbourside, Bristol; Telephone: +44 (0)117 925 1212;
Sodabar Bristol
Where: Frogmore Street, Bristol; Telephone: +44 (0)117 922 5005;
Timbuk2
Where: 22 Small Street, Bristol; Telephone: +44 (0)117 945 8459;
Bar Three
Where: 9 Park Street, Bristol; Telephone: +44 (0)117 930 4561;
Bristol Academy
Where: Frogmore Street, Bristol; Telephone: +44 (0)870 927 9227;
The Level
Where: 24 Park Row, Bristol; Telephone: +44 (0)117 373 0474;
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Map of all parks
National and city parks around Bristol
♥   Park 'Prickly Pear' , 94.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all pret-parks
Amusement parks near Bristol
♥   Amusement park 'Brean Leisure Park' , 34.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Longleat Safari Park' , 36.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Butlins' , 66.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Paultons Park' , 90.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Adventure Wonderland' , 90.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all aquaparks
Water attractions around Bristol
♥   Water park 'Brean Splash' Brean, Somerset, 34.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'Cardiff International Pool' , 41.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'Splashdown' Poole, Dorset, 89.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'Splashdown Quaywest in Goodrington' Devon, 133 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all Michelin restaurants
Michelin-starred restaurants in Bristol
♥   Restaurant 'Bulrush' Bristol. Type - Modern British. 1.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Bell’s Diner & Bar Rooms' Bristol. Type - Mediterranean cuisine. 1.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Birch' Bristol. Type - Traditional British. 2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Bellita' Bristol. Type - Mediterranean cuisine. 2.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Pump House' Bristol. Type - Modern cuisine. 2.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
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City break ideas for neighbours of Bristol

Guide to your best city break in Bristol - popular places for recreation and leisure. Things to do during the day in Bristol - attractions, parks, beaches, aquaparks, racing tracks, biking trails or waterski. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) where to spend your time in the evening (bars, discos, clubs, etc.). We share some good ideas and the question 'What to do in Bristol?' disappears immediately.
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