A Guide to Bristol — Your 3 Day Itinerary

Catalina Rose-Calderon
Staze.com
Published in
5 min readMay 4, 2021

Bristol blends a rich maritime heritage with a vibrant community to earn its unofficial position as the capital of the South West of England.

Travel: Bristol has two principal railway stations. Bristol Temple Meads (near the city centre) has Great Western Railway services which include high-speed trains to London Paddington and local, regional and CrossCountry trains.

Clifton Suspension Bridge

DAY 1: Welcome to Bristol…

Options for activities:

  1. Street Art Walking Tour

Bristol is home to more than 200 street artists and graffiti writers, including Banksy, so take a guided walking tour of the best of Bristol’s street art.

Street Art Bristol

2. Walking Tour

There’s no better way to discover a new city than through an expert’s eyes. What’s more is that you can do this while you enjoy a gentle stroll. Book your walking tour here.

Walking Tour of Bristol

4. Castle Park and St Peter’s Church

Chill out in Castle Park, the ideal spot for a picnic and spectacular views of St Peter’s Church.

Castle Park, Bristol

Food & Drink:

  1. The White Lion Bar

Nestled in the heart of Clifton Village, the White Lion Bar offers unparalleled views of the Clifton Suspension Bridge and an extensive all-weather terrace, serving hearty and delicious meals, as well as a wide variety of tap beers and other drinks.

2. Pieminister

Visit Pieminister for delicious traditional homemade pies. What’s even better is that they cater to different dietary requirements, from Vegan ‘Mooless’ pies to gluten free options.

Pieminister Patty

3. Chez Marcel

If you’re looking for something scrumptious to eat, look no further as the Chez Marcel creperie offers tasty classic French desserts, as well as artisanal French cider.

Crepes at Chez Marcel

DAY 2: A day trip outside of the city centre….

Options for activities:

1. Tyntesfield Gothic House

Get lost in the history of Tyntesfield, a Gothic house with breathtaking grounds.

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Tyntesfield Gothic House

2. Eastward Farm Nature Reserve

Nature lovers, or those looking to temporarily escape the hustle and bustle of the city, will enjoy the tranquility of Eastward Farm Nature Reserve.

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Eastward Farm Nature Reserve

3. Ashton Court Estate

Visit the beautiful Ashton Court Estate. With 850 acres of land to explore, there is plenty to do here.

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Garden Ashton Court Estate

DAY 3: The last day of your trip starts at Bristol Harbourside…

Options for activities:

  1. Bristol Harbourside

See Bristol from a different perspective, starting from the central Bristol Harbourside, take a journey through the historic harbour, with lots of races and challenges along the way.

2. Ferry rides to the Floating Harbour

From Harbourside, you can jump on a ferry and enjoy a tour which takes you up and down the Floating Harbour. Themed tours are also on offer, such as afternoon tea trips up the River Avon and wildlife spotting trips to the Avon Gorge with local experts!

Floating Harbour

3. The Wave

Have a go at surfing at The Wave, Bristol’s top inland-surfing destination.

The Wave

4. SUP Paddle Boarding

See Bristol from a different perspective and enjoy an afternoon of paddle boarding with friends.

SUP Paddle Boarding

Food & Drink:

  1. The Ox

Indulge in a hearty steak dinner at The Ox Steakhouse.

  1. Four Wise Monkeys

Enjoy pan-Asian cuisine at the Four Wise Monkeys.

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