Bristol is a city in the south-west of the UK that has plenty to offer the fleeting visitor as well as the committed traveller. If you’re just passing through, or can only spare a day in this lovely city, check out this guide on how to spend 24 hours in the UK’s ‘rebel city’.
Morning: Head To Pinkman’s Bakery
Situated centrally within Bristol, Pinkman’s Bakery has won many awards for its delicious sweet and savory treats. It’s particularly famous for its pizzas and filled doughnuts (get a doughtnut to take away if you can’t manage both at once).
Explore St Nick’s Market
This sprawling market space is a great place to pick up trinkets, vintage clothing, jewellry, or artworks. There is also a hot street food section, so head there is you fancy fresh falafel, soup, curry or cous cous.
Visit the Suspension Bridge
Bristol’s famous suspension bridge, designed by the engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, is a beautiful spot and you can look out over the city from here. The area around the bridge is green parkland, so bring a book or a bite to eat if it’s warm enough to sit out.
Eat At Wapping Wharf
These recycled shipping containers now host some of the best eateries in the city. You can choose from multiple cuisines, so whether you fancy Mexican, American, Chinese, Spanish or French food, this little pods should have you covered. Most of these restaurants are fairly cheap, too, so you should have enough money left to find one of Bristol’s cool bars and finish your visit off with a nightcap.
Bristol is a fun city to visit and explore, and you could easily spend up to a week getting to know all of its cool and creative quarters. However, if you’re pressed for time this article offers some of the highlights which can’t be missed.
