Bristol is a vibrant city in the UK with plenty to see and do. Surrounded with glorious countryside, Bristol is the ideal base for a holiday or weekend away.
Whether you are from the UK or further afield, it is an easy city to travel to from and around. Bristol International Airport has frequent flights to many destinations, as well as fantastic road and rail links connecting it to the rest of the United Kingdom.
Accommodation is priced to meet the needs of any budget and will commonly include free internet access, which is very useful when you are planning where to go next. Regardless of how you prefer to spend your day, be it a sporting activity, shopping or the arts, there is lots on offer in this city.
Look online to see which festivals will be on when you visit, as there are a number of notable events held through the year. The very famous Bristol Balloon Fiesta, held annually in August, fills Bristols skies with a riot of colour and draws many visitors. Then there is Mayfest, dedicated to fringe theatre, the Harbour Festival and the Afro Caribbean Carnival in St Pauls.
Bristol is now considered to be an excellent gourmet destination by food lovers everywhere. Flavours and styles range from exotic to your traditional British staples. Many restaurants are considered cutting edge and quality ingredients are prepared by skilled chefs. Bristol is widely accepted as the best city in the UK for quality food.
So it is no surprise that so many food and drink festivals are hosted in Bristol. Food festivals offer the opportunity to meet producers directly and sample their products without the middleman.
Annual food festivals include the Love Food Festival, every July, with endless food stalls promoting wonderful, (often local) produce. Chocolate lovers flocked to Bristol's first Chocolate Festival recently.
Another new festival for 2012 is a five day German Beer Fest. The Love Wine Festival has visitors flocking to taste a vast range ofwines, ciders and ales. There is a dedicated Summer Cider Festival in August. This particular event combines the best local cider with an unbeatable hog roast.
As you might expect, there is always an excellent atmosphere and lively music to compliment the food and drink.
The memorable flavours you will experience first hand in Bristol will stay with you.
Whether you are from the UK or further afield, it is an easy city to travel to from and around. Bristol International Airport has frequent flights to many destinations, as well as fantastic road and rail links connecting it to the rest of the United Kingdom.
Accommodation is priced to meet the needs of any budget and will commonly include free internet access, which is very useful when you are planning where to go next. Regardless of how you prefer to spend your day, be it a sporting activity, shopping or the arts, there is lots on offer in this city.
Look online to see which festivals will be on when you visit, as there are a number of notable events held through the year. The very famous Bristol Balloon Fiesta, held annually in August, fills Bristols skies with a riot of colour and draws many visitors. Then there is Mayfest, dedicated to fringe theatre, the Harbour Festival and the Afro Caribbean Carnival in St Pauls.
Bristol is now considered to be an excellent gourmet destination by food lovers everywhere. Flavours and styles range from exotic to your traditional British staples. Many restaurants are considered cutting edge and quality ingredients are prepared by skilled chefs. Bristol is widely accepted as the best city in the UK for quality food.
So it is no surprise that so many food and drink festivals are hosted in Bristol. Food festivals offer the opportunity to meet producers directly and sample their products without the middleman.
Annual food festivals include the Love Food Festival, every July, with endless food stalls promoting wonderful, (often local) produce. Chocolate lovers flocked to Bristol's first Chocolate Festival recently.
Another new festival for 2012 is a five day German Beer Fest. The Love Wine Festival has visitors flocking to taste a vast range ofwines, ciders and ales. There is a dedicated Summer Cider Festival in August. This particular event combines the best local cider with an unbeatable hog roast.
As you might expect, there is always an excellent atmosphere and lively music to compliment the food and drink.
The memorable flavours you will experience first hand in Bristol will stay with you.
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