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Information about Bristol and Avon
Bristol and Avon is a compact and remarkably varied area that takes in one of England’s most dynamic and creative cities alongside a stretch of countryside, coastline and historic towns that together make it one of the most rewarding short break destinations in the south west.
Bristol is the undisputed heart of the area and a city that has reinvented itself with extraordinary energy and ambition over recent decades. Its harbourside, once a working industrial port, is now a vibrant cultural quarter of museums, galleries, restaurants and independent businesses that reflects the city’s creative and entrepreneurial spirit. The SS Great Britain, Brunel’s magnificent iron steamship, sits in the very dry dock in which she was built and is one of the finest maritime heritage attractions in the country. Clifton, perched above the Avon Gorge with its elegant Georgian terraces and Brunel’s iconic suspension bridge, is one of the most beautiful urban neighbourhoods in England.
Beyond the city, the area encompasses Bath, one of England’s most visited and most elegant destinations, whose Roman baths, Georgian architecture and compact city centre draw visitors from around the world. The two cities, just twelve miles apart, offer a compelling combination for visitors with a few days to spare and very different but equally rewarding characters.
The countryside around Bristol and Bath is gentler than the dramatic landscapes further west but has its own quiet appeal. The Mendip Hills, rising to the south, offer good walking and the extraordinary spectacle of Cheddar Gorge, while the Severn Estuary to the west has a wild and atmospheric character and some of the highest tidal ranges in the world.
Whether you are looking for a city break in Bristol or Bath, a walk in the Mendips or a stay in the gentle countryside between two of England’s most characterful cities, Bristol and Avon offers a concentration of quality and interest that is hard to match anywhere in the south west.
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