Bristol Aquarium:
Explore more than 40 naturally-themed displays and spot the thousands of marvellous sea creatures, including rays, seahorses, and tropical sharks. Meander through the Underwater Tunnel and watch breath-taking marine life swim over your head. As the only aquarium in the UK to feature a giant botanical house, discover hundreds of exotic plant and tree species from all around the world. Open every day except Christmas Day from 10am.
Clifton Suspension Bridge:
Designed by the great Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the world-famous Clifton Suspension Bridge was completed in 1864. Designed for light horse drawn traffic, it still meets the demands of 21st century commuter traffic with up to 12,000 vehicles crossing it every day.
The bridge’s breath-taking setting on the cliffs of the Avon Gorge has made it the defining symbol of Bristol, attracting thousands of visitors every year looking to take in the views of the ancient Avon Gorge and the picturesque village of Clifton.
After crossing the bridge, it’s worth visiting the unique Clifton Village with its diverse range of shops, cafes, picturesque passageways, spectacular architecture, gardens, walks and secret hideaways.
Ashton Court Estate:
Located just 10 minutes from Bristol City Centre, the Ashton Court Estate was once the home of the Smyth Family and is now a historic park covering 850 acres of woods and gardens. Discover the magnificent old oak trees and watch the deer graze in the woodlands. There are plenty of sports and adventure activities to enjoy including two 18-hole pitch-and-putt golf courses, mountain biking trails and a miniature railway which opens at weekends. After exploring the grounds, why not pop into one of the two on-site, dog friendly, cafés to enjoy delicious local cakes and a cup of tea?
The estate is open Monday to Sunday from 8am. Admission is free (although there may be charges for some parts of the estate if a special event is on).
