Bristol is a wonderful tourist spot of UK. The specialty of the city lies in its energy and the amicable blend of historic and new. The unpolluted country side and the enticing cost in Bristol makes the day out a great one. Never should one miss the view of the historic port that has stood for a thousand years. There are a plenty more to check and some of them include the Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol Cathedral, Bristol Zoo, Hippodrome Theatre, Blaise Castle, Floating Harbor, St Nicholas Market, and the SS Great Britain.

Clifton suspension bride is one the man made wonder you could experience in Bristol. A look at the history of the bridge will reveal you the struggle that people have undergone to build the prestigious bridge.

It stands as a symbol of valor and dedication to friendship and the engineering excellence of the popular British engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel. The bridge is also known as Suicide Bridge as over hundred people have committed suicide from this bridge. The stories that revolve round the bridge including that of Sarah Ann Henley who survived a suicide attempt would enthrall the visitors.

Bristol Cathedral has a unique place in the British and European Architecture and remains one of the best attractions in Bristol. The cathedral is over 700 years old and stands magnificent with its tall Gothic windows as a sample of the enormity and devotion toward the religion. The well planned construction is looked at with awe by the visitors. Especially the Choir, aisles and the large hall add beauty and uniqueness to the historic church. Although you can visit the cathedral on your own, guided tours available in the city will help you learn a lot about the significance of the church.

Bristol Zoo is the said to be the world’s oldest provincial zoo. Established in eighteen hundreds the Victorian walled zoo houses quite a good number of species making it an exciting experience for the visitors. The zoo has several original buildings that are hailed for their architectural quirks. For example the Giraffe House, The old Money Temple, etc. The interactive show known as Smarty plants details how plants make use of the animal kingdom to survive. The zoo also protects some of the endangered species and breeds them in captivity good examples include the black rhino, squirrel monkey and chimpanzee. In short, it is a great place of entertainment for both young and adults.

A visit to Bristol is not complete without a visit to SS Great Britain a historic ship that stands as a medallion for the engineering excellence in the marine transport. This is first steam engine propeller driven iron ship designed and constructed by the famous British engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel. The ship has loads of interesting facts that would impress any visitor. With limited technology and resources, the ship was a great achievement during those times.

If not for shopping you should visit St Nicholas Market for its mere grandeur. St Nicholas Market in Bristol is one of the oldest and largest markets in UK. It truly is a tourist sport that reveals a lot about the culture of the land you can find Bristol farmers market, the nails market, and slow food market here. All of them are located under the brilliant glass arcade of the corn exchange.

Bristol International Airport handles a good number of international and domestic flights enabling tourists to reach the destination from various parts of the world. The city also has a well-developed railway network connecting even the remote corners of UK. The government owned buses are quite cheap and you can hire a car just with a phone call. When it comes to accommodation, the city is well equipped to shelter all classes of visitors from economy to the elite class. It is advised that you book your lodging in advance to avoid last minute anxiety. If you can hire travel agents, they can arrange every thing for you for a small fee.