Bristol

The winner of the European Green Capital Award 2015, Bristol is a modern, environmentally-friendly port city with many attractions to keep you occupied.

Brunel’s SS Great Britain was the first iron steamer to cross the Atlantic Ocean and the largest ship of its time. Now it is a museum ship costing £13.75 per entry. Experience the life onboard a 19 th century steam clipper and learn more about her illustrious history! Civil/mechanical engineers are in for a treat when they visit the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge! Spanning the picturesque Avon Gorge, this ancient bridge celebrates its 150th birthday two days after our arrival. Do not fret though, the bridge is open to access and is free! Enjoy the breathtaking views of the Lower Avon, appreciate the robust architecture, and pop by St Vincent’s cave.

At-Bristol boasts a Science Centre, ice rink (£13.30 and £7.50 per hour respectively) and a Christmas market all in one! For the more artistically-inclined, visit the Bristol Museum & Art Gallery; it is absolutely free and the exhibits on display include paintings, pottery, mummies, wildlife and more. For those of you who have friends studying in the University of Bristol, do drop by the Wills Memorial Building, which is an iconic landmark considered to be one of the last great Gothic buildings to be built in England! (£4 – tours ONLY happen on the first Saturday of each month, half hour intervals from 1030 to 1200)

If you are looking forward to a more chill day, do take your time to explore the Bristol City Docks, or even take one of the charming Bristol Ferry Boats available for hire (£1.50 - £4.00 per ticket) for a leisurely cruise down the Lower Avon. Alternatively, for those of you missing a few essential pieces of clothing for the winter, you can hit the shopping district! Broadmead, The Galleries, Cabot Circus and Quaker Friars are just some of the districts in the Bristol Shopping Quarter, with over 500 shops between them.

Tl;dr If you want to see what a cleaner London looks like, choose this!

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