Bristol equivalent to Statue of Liberty and Sydney Opera House - Gateway to Bristol
Bristol Zoo is a collection of wierd and wonderful animals from around the world with an eye on conserving the rare and educating the public. Read more.
A beautiful square finished in 1727 and named after Queen Anne, once the most sought-after place to live in Bristol.
A great open space for families and sport, as well as the location of many summer festivals and public events.
A replica of the caravel sailed by John Cabot in 1497 from Bristol to North America, with just 18 crew. Part of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee pageant on The Thames in June 2012.
Bristol's newest and largest shopping venue, with 140 shops, a cinema, hotel, offices and 250 apartments. Cabot Circus opened in 2008 at a cost of £500m.
A public science and technology 'exploration' and education centre and charity, opened in 2000.
A covered market in Bristol city centre, where the phrase 'On the nail' originated.
Free to enter and containing hundreds of exhibits, Bristol Museum is well worth a visit. The Banksy exhibition here in 2009 was developed in secrecy and with no PR, but gained worldwide notoriety.
Off the beaten track, but well worth a visit, with some famous burials, including the chattri tomb of Raja Rammohun Roy, the "Founder of Modern India".
Boutique shops, street cafes and pubs, Clifton Village is the thriving heart of Bristol West.
Bristol's newest museum, telling the story of the city through displays, collections and technology.
Hidden behind the Broadmead Shopping Centre, this is the oldest Methodist chapel in the world. It was built by the founder of Methodism, John Wesley in 1739 and often called the 'New Room'.
Bristol's very own anti-establishment grafitti artist Banksy makes his mark on Stokes Croft with this iconic artwork.
A little off the beaten track, this is one of Bristol's best Indian restaurants, the food is authentic, delicious and good value.
One of the earliest gentlemen's clubs in Britain, The Clifton Club is still invitation-only.
Originally built in c1230, the this ancient building became the official church of the Mayor and Corporation of Bristol in 1722.
The airfield where Concorde was built and first flown, as well as where it landed for the last time, and is open to visitors.
A beautiful Georgian parish church built, probably by John Strahan with plasterwork by Thomas Paty, in 1742 as a private chapel for the local manor house, Redland Court.
Great aquarium, well executed. Loads to see with the usual aqua tunnel but combines with the previous Wildwalk and IMAX to offer a really awesome tropical area and 3D scuba film!
Built in 1915 but not opened until 1925, it is considered one of the last great Gothic buildings in England.
Bristol's most prestigious address can now be booked for weddings and functions. But don't wake the Lord Mayor, who has a flat upstairs!
Really good small theatre here. Great food and coffee. Also a great bar and social space.
Love this place - relaxed, informal atmosphere for a great brunch that transforms into a romantic, calming haven in the evening
Independent school founded in 1862 - many Old Cliftonians have become notable in politics, law, academia, sport, business, the arts and the military.
A 1664 pub, where Daniel Defoe found inspiration for Robinson Crusoe and Robert Louis Stevenson dreamed up Treasure Island (or so legend has it)!
