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Bristol Cathedral – For the past thousand years or more a church has stood on the site of the awe-inspiring and beautiful Bristol Cathedral, and the Chapter House and Abbey Gatehouse stand today in perfect preservation as they were when built in 1140.
Cheddar Caves & Gorge – Nature’s own subterranean cathedral at Cheddar, is a work of indescribable beauty and awesome proportion. Carved by a million year old ice bed, and inhabited by man 40,000 years ago, the caves and gorge still attract people to gaze in wonder at the power of a force so great.
The Georgian House – This example of Bristol’s 18th century heritage gives a fascinating insight to the daily lives of the gentry and their servants, and how the city benefited from being a premier trading port of the day. Costumed guides lead visitors around the house showing the four stories open to the public, from the downstairs kitchen and basement to the upper levels all are furnished and equipped in authentic pieces from the era.
Kings Weston Roman Villa – During the construction of the Kings Weston housing estate in 1947 excavations revealed an abandoned Roman Villa, which was probably built in the 3rd century AD. Although the walls are little higher than the foundations now, there are some stunning examples of mosaics and the details can be clearly seen in Room VII. |
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Beese's Tea Gardens – Conham Ferry, Eastwood Road, take a break from the city and enjoy a meal at this waterside cafe in the countryside. Beese’s Tea Gardens puts on barbeques, buffets, and has a pub for father to escape the chatter and prattle of the family.
Pieminister – 24 Stokes Croft, if you are in a dash or the budget is running a bit thin, pop in to pieminister for some delicious handmade pies to take home, or to sit down to with mash and gravy.
Stables Cafe– Ashton Court, Long Ashton, Ashton Court Mansion has been around for a while and is filled with history going back 900 years. The cafe is located in the southeast wing and was once the home of the Smyth family’s horses.
The Dovecote (Vintage Inn) – Ashton Road, come in for some good British food, and relax in front of the open log fire, while gazing out over the Ashton Manor and its beautiful garden and grounds. |
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Miners Rest - 42 Providence Lane, Long Ashton, this country pub is a warm and welcoming venue where non-smokers are welcome, vegetarians are welcome, children are welcome, shucks, even pets are welcome. It puts on live entertainment, sports events on TV and has a garden where the kids can play.
Royal Oak - 50 The Mall, Clifton, everyone, from all walks of life, packs into this 19th century pub, so if you feel the need to meet people with a different slant on life to yours, come down to the Royal Oak where tourists, students, locals and yuppies all mix and mingle.
Cafe Bar - The Watershed, Canons Road, relax, throw off those airs and graces, and settle down for a night of fun with real folk. This lively bar offers a great selection of food, and bottled beers, and puts on live entertainment. Children are welcome and there is access for wheelchair users.
Hole In The Wall - 2 The Grove, Harbourside, in the bad old days of the pressgangs, men would sit in this pub drinking and keeping an eye out for any approaching press gangers from the hole in the wall, hence the name, but today all they watch for are irate girlfriends or wives. The Hole in the Wall is a pleasant family pub with a front garden, and where children are welcome. |
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The UK'S 1st Indoor Adventure Golf Course – Brunel Way, take the family along for some great entertainment at Lost World Adventure Golf where the indoor golf course has bridges, steps, hazards and water areas
Bristol Ability Sports Club - St Paul’s Community Sports Academy, Newfoundland Road, disabled and disadvantaged children and their friends can have fun at this club, where after-school and holiday sports schemes are organised and run by qualified coaches.
Bristol Ice Rink – John Nike Leisuresport Ltd, Frogmore Street, there is sport for the whole family at this rink, including ice karting events. A cafeteria and fully licensed bar are established at the rink.
The Pithay - All Saints Street, This Bristol Laser gun game & Arcade centre will keep the kids entertained and occupied for hours, allowing them to also chalk up some memories and give them something to write home about. |
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