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Inside Background
Culture 
Bristol is the most populated city in the South West, and has a rich and...
Last edited: 20 October 2009
Health & Safety 
Bristol is generally a safe community with a good reputation. The law...
Last edited: 24 October 2006
History 
Although some believe that Bristol was formed during the rule of the Romans...
Last edited: 20 October 2009
Neighborhoods 
 Visitors to Bristol can often be bemused by how many different districts - or...
Last edited: 20 October 2009
Recommended Reading 
Travel Pictorial - Country or Natural Wonder Always browse any or all Travel...
Last edited: 14 March 2007
Tourist Board Info 
If you want to find out as much as you possibly can about , you should go to...
Last edited: 27 June 2007
Weather & When to Go 
England is known as having a pretty lousy climate that is hard to predict. Even...
Last edited: 14 March 2007
Photo Gallery 
Here are links to a pictures of Bristol. About Bristol : Picture Album...
Last edited: 27 June 2007
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
If you're in England and planning to visit Bristol you can get there by train...
Last edited: 14 March 2007
Getting Around 
Walking: Bristol's centre is best explored on foot.  The distances invovled are...
Last edited: 20 December 2006
Public Transportation 
Buses: First Group operate most local services in Bristol and charge £1.20 for...
Last edited: 20 December 2006
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Bristol has a regular taxi industry just like any other city. You can usually...
Last edited: 27 June 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
The city of Bristol has many outdoor events and festivals thoughout the year...
Last edited: 27 June 2006
Nightlife 
There are so many decent pubs and bars in Bristol but - particularly in summer...
Last edited: 20 October 2009
Sports & Activities 
A local specatator sport for the summer is Cricket. Gloucestershire County...
Last edited: 14 September 2007
Illusions Magic Bar 
Illusions Magic Bar is officially the first and only Magic Bar in the UK...
Last edited: 08 July 2008
Retro bowling! 
London's biggest retro clubnight is hitting Bristol in 2009! Shake, Rattle...
Last edited: 13 November 2008
International Helicopter Museum 
This is based in Weston-Super-Mare.  A little-known museum, but what a...
Last edited: 16 September 2009
Noah's Ark Zoo Farm 
 This is a really rather big zoo farm with lots of things to see and do. There...
Last edited: 29 October 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Cheap Eats 
Most restaurants, even so-called 'fancy' ones, will have a lunchtime special...
Last edited: 17 May 2009
Dining with a View 
If you would like to eat just a snack or coffee and have a great view, the one...
Last edited: 04 September 2006
Harvey Nichols & Second Floor Bristol 
The Second Floor Restaurant and Bar, situated on the top floor of the new...
Last edited: 28 September 2009
Severnshed 
Housed in a former boathouse designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel and set on the...
Last edited: 27 September 2009
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Inside United Kingdom: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency The currency of the United Kingdom is the Pound Sterling (£).  In...
Last edited: 20 May 2009
Crossing the Border 
Land Border: The United Kingdom has just one land border, located in the...
Last edited: 15 December 2008
Emergencies 
The Emergency Numbers in the UK are 999 or 112. The operator will ask which...
Last edited: 09 April 2009
Important Phrases 
The first thing that visitors from outside of the United Kingdom...
Last edited: 31 December 2009
Telephones 
General phone numbers have 01, 02 or 03 prefixes, for example 020 8594 0000 or...
Last edited: 06 January 2010
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping Tipping is not expected in the UK, in the way it is in the United...
Last edited: 12 November 2009
Air Travel - Hand Luggage Restrictions 
From 6th November 2006 until further notice, strict rules regarding liquids...
Last edited: 20 June 2008
Car Rental UK 
In all cases, for hiring a car you will need a valid credit card, preferably...
Last edited: 26 November 2009
Driving tips for visitors 
1. Speed Limits Most speed limits are indicated by a figure in black on a...
Last edited: 20 May 2009
Eating out 
If you Google for "eating out in Britain" you'll find lots of tourism promotion...
Last edited: 28 December 2006
Learner Drivers - Minimum Ages And Rules 
Before you learn to drive or ride a new vehicle make sure you know about the...
Last edited: 21 November 2007
Motorway Service Areas 
Motorway Service Areas are leased out to various operators, mostly companies...
Last edited: 25 October 2007
Postal Services 
The UK postal service is known as Royal Mail. Royal Mail Group Ltd is the...
Last edited: 03 December 2009
The Magic Roundabout 
So, you've planned to visit the UK, do a bit of driving while you're here and...
Last edited: 14 December 2007
Tips on Gestures and Language 
For the Dutch: Tapping the side of the forehead in the UK means you are stupid...
Last edited: 13 September 2009
Train Travel 
The United Kingdom's railway network is the oldest in the world, having existed...
Last edited: 31 December 2009
Traveling with Children 
Winnie the Pooh, Alice in Wonderland, Thomas the Tank Engine, The Hobbit...
Last edited: 10 May 2008
Under Your Own Steam: Without A Car 
Some people find that travelling without a car in the UK is simple.  All you...
Last edited: 25 October 2007
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