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Things To Do In Bristol For Free

2/21/2020

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Bristol is a gorgeous city and there are lots of of things to do there at no cost at all. Many people know about the Clifton Suspension Bridge, however there is much more to Bristol!

1. Clifton Suspension Bridge
This bridge has worldwide popularity. It was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel and was completely finished only after he died. It's an iconic sign of Bristol. If you have never heard about this bridge before, then it should be number one place on your list to see when you decide to come and visit Bristol.

2. Castle Park
The Castle Park is a fantastic place to relax and liturally drown in the beauty of the nature. It's also a wonderful place to be on a warm sunny afternoon, and perhaps have a nice picnic for lunch. This is a trully brilliant location for everybody from all walks of life.

3. Brandon Hill
A gorgeous park with a designated kid`s play zone, that gives a breathtaking view across the city of Bristol. The whole park is a designated conservation area for nature, it is also another superb spot to rest and unwind.

4. Gromit Unleashed
If you have ever watched the TV series Wallace and Gromit when you were a child , then you are going to adore the Gromit Unleashed artwork exhibition. They're showcasing 70 distinct Gromit works of art made by a large variety of artists. Wallace and Gromit are globally famous British personalities, therefore it's worth spending a while to observe the exhibition.

5. M Shed
This is a fairly new museum in city of Bristol. If you enjoy museums and learning historical facts, then you are going to love it there. It covers the previous 200 decades of Bristol history; the purpose of this specific museum is to encourage people to look into the future by learning all of the aspects of the past. The museum can be found on the Bristol wharfs, in a transformed transit shed.

6. Bristol Museum and Art Gallery
Another great museum, but more of an art museum compared to the M Shed. There are quite few really amazing and stunning pieces of artwork in this gallery. If enjoy Egyptology and archaeology then this is where you should be.

7. The Georgian House Museum
Have a look at the life during the 1800s by seeing an 18th century townhouse. This museum is among those few remaining fully preserved and maintained townhouses in Britain.

8. Bristol Tour
Just take the free walking tour on Saturdays across the different streets of Bristol and see some of the most amazing pieces of street art on the planet. The excursion also includes over 60,000 years of Bristol history.

9. iTreasure Hunt
iOS and Android app that is used to produce your very own treasure hunts and also participate in treasure hunts created by other people in Bristol. It's a quite fun activity for families with kids.

10. The Events
Bristol has many events running throughout the year such as:
  • Bristol Walking Festival
  • Bristol SportsJam
  • Bristol Pride Day Festival
  • St Paul's Afrikan Caribbean Carnival
  • Bristol International Festival of Kites and Air Creations
  • Food and Craft Market
  • The Festival of Stone
  • And a Lot More.

-Go to the tourist info center in Bristol town to determine which of those events are operating when you're there.
-If you enjoy the seaside, then you can also check this guide for best beaches near Bristol.

Hope that you have a fantastic time going around Bristol!

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