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With a population of around 400,000, Bristol is the largest city in the south of England after London and the largest shipping port in England. Although Bristol suffered from extensive bombing during World War II and more recently, a steep decline in its manufacturing industry, it has remained a prosperous city thanks to an influx of commercial investment. The port of Bristol grew up in mediaeval times around the confluence of the rivers Avon and Frome, requiring ships to navigate the tidal and precipitous Avon Gorge that flows out into the Severn Estuary at Avonmouth. At the beginning of the nineteenth century, this tidal port was turned into the enclosed Floating Harbour by the construction of locks and the New Cut (an overflow channel for the River Avon). Because of way this was done, the floating harbour winds its way through the city centre in quite a different manner to the way most enclosed docks turn their backs on their host city. With the advent of larger ships the tricky passage of the Avon Gorge became too much of a liability and Bristol's commercial shipping long since moved downstream to modern docks at Avonmouth and Portbury. But the floating harbour lives on as a real unique selling point for Bristol, providing mooring for leisure craft and preserved ships, a home for the city's industrial museum and a setting for numerous bars, restaurants, apartment complexes and offices. Although it's often overlooked as a tourist destination, Bristol has a lot to offer of its own and is also an excellent base for exploring the West Country, with relatively inexpensive accommodation compared to some of the main 'tourist traps' (such as nearby Bath) and a huge choice of bars, restaurants and shops. It is one of the most culturally vibrant cities in the South of England, hosting a wide variety of visual arts, theatre, speciality shopping and live music. Eat
Bristol has a huge choice of bars and restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets. There are many around the Harbourside and The West End's Park Street and Whiteladies Road, but do not be dissuaded from trying those outside the centre as many are superior to those that attract passing trade due to their location. BudgetThere is a food aisle within the glass arcade at St Nicholas Market, near Corn Street. Many international cuisines are represented, including Italian, Indian, West Indian/Caribbean, Moroccan and Portuguese. Can be a bit chilly, depending on the weather, so keep your coat on!One Stop Thali Cafe, York Road, Montpelier, tel 942 6687. Tiny and always packed, a different menu every day, the Thali specialises in Asian style street food and in terms of volume of food, must be one of the best bargains in the city! Loads of courses for very little outlay. On Sundays there is normally live music and bargain Thalis on a first-come-first-served basis (no reservations taken).Las Iguanas, Whiteladies Road (opposite Clifton Down Shopping Centre), Clifton. Delicious South American food with the fresh flavours of...
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Hotels in Bristol
 | The White Hart Hotel  |
Score 7.15 from 25 reviews | | Sadler Street |  |
| The Harts Head Suite is the hotel’s self-contained conference and banqueting room and is situated on the first floor. October 2002 saw the completion of extensive renovations to the suite, resulting in one of the largest conference and banqueting suites in the area.
The suite is ideal for a wide variety of conference and meeting uses and can be set up in a boardroom, theatre, horseshoe or classroom-style arrangement. When set up in a theatre-style layout, the suite can accommodate up to 150 people. This formal meeting room includes audiovisual facilities, and the available conference facilities include a flip chart, overhead projector, projection screen, TV and video and fax and photocopier. The hotel also offers secretarial services, the services of a conference coordinator, free car parking, syndicate areas, cordials and mints. The large, light, airy room has large windows, offering plenty of natural daylight.
The facilities include an adjoining bar, which also makes the suite ideal for weddings, discos and large-scale parties, as well as smaller gatherings, such as dinner parties. The suite can accommodate up to 120 seated guests or 200 guests for a buffet or disco. There is a generous selection of competitively priced menus available for your event and the experienced staff can offer help and guidance with any wedding or other function. The hotel can also entertain smaller dinner parties of 30 to 40 guests. ... more | | |
 | The Old Malt House Hotel |
Score 9.5 from 1 reviews | | Radford | |
| With beautiful views across the countryside, our restaurant was formerly the Baking Floor for the Malt House where the barley was baked to make the malt for the beer. Home-cooked meals using fresh produce are served from 7pm to 9pm. ... more | | |
 | Plush Hotel Bristol Airport  |
Score 9.25 from 30 reviews | | Redhill House, Redhill | |
| The hotel is ideal for getting away from the usual routine. For when you do need to keep in touch, there is a free internet connection in every room, as well as Wi-Fi in the grounds.
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 | Holiday Inn Bristol Airport  |
Score 7.875 from 103 reviews | | A38 Bridgwater Road, Wrington | |
| Newly built and opened in 2004, the Holiday Inn Bristol Airport was built to service the needs of Bristol International Airport's clients. However, it has become much more than that as it is providing a gateway to the south-west for both the business and leisure traveller alike.
With a complimentary shuttle bus that runs between the hotel and airport 24 hours a day, a courtesy telephone at the airport's information desk and a real-time departures screen at the reception desk, the hotel continues to expand its services to guests to ensure a relaxing and stress-free stay.
The hotel is offering many special offers throughout the year for Valentine's, Easter and May Bank Holidays. There is also a "Winter Special" from 20 October 2007. If you are interested in any of these, please do not hesitate to contact the hotel. ... more | | |
 | Beryl |
Score 9 from 11 reviews | | Hawkers Lane | |
| Beryl is just 1 mile from the City Centre, off Hawkers Lane, which is off the b3139 out of Wells going towards the villages of East & West Horrington. ... more | | |
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Enjoy two nights stay in a comfortable family run guest house in Windermere Village within easy walking distance of the railway station, shops and restaurants. Your short break also includes the Beatrix Potter's Lakeland and Wordsworth Tour. A visit to Hilltop farm is the highlight of this tour but lovers of Beatrix Potter know that her world extended throughout the Lake District, from Sawrey, Hawkshead, Tarn Hows and Yewdale in the south to Derwentwater and Newlands in the north and the head of the Troutbeck Valley in the east. The tour also visits location used in the making of the "Miss Potter" movie staring Rene Zellweger. Likewise William Wordsworth traveled extensively throughout the Lake District and this tour is especially designed to visit particular places that can be associated with the areas two most famous literary figures. All will be explained during this wonderful 14 lakes and tarns tour with stops for photographs and short walks.
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| Sound of Music Theater Show |
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Based on the uplifting true story of the Von Trapp family, The Sound of Music was the last collaboration between Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, becoming one of the most successful Oscar-winning film musicals of all time.
The score for The Sound of Music touches the hearts of all ages and brims over with some of the most memorable songs ever performed on the musical stage including My Favourite Things, Do-Re-Mi, Edelweiss, Climb Ev'ry Mountain, Sixteen Going on Seventeen, The Lonely Goatherd and of course the glorious title song The Sound of Music.
Add a pre-theatre dinner at Cafe Uno to make the most of a memorable night. The interior is warm and lively and a wide range of Italian cuisine is served.
Ticket Collection:
When you book your ticket, you will receive a voucher which must be printed. Your tickets will be held at the theatre box office for collection on the day of the performance, no earlier than one hour before performance time. You will be required to present your printed voucher, along with photo ID in exchange for your tickets. At this time, you will receive your ticket and seating assignment.
Connie Fisher is confirmed until February 23, 2008. She will be on holiday between November 13 - 24 and does not perform on Monday nights. .
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| Three Day Scenic Scotland - Inverness, Applecross Peninsula and Culloden Moor |
3 days / 2 nights |
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With highlights such as Glen Coe, Loch Ness, Applecross Peninsula and Culloden Moor, you will be seeing the very best Scotland has to offer. You will find breathtaking scenery around every corner, and you may catch a glimpse of the local wildlife - possibly even 'Nessie"!
Stay in first class accommodation, superbly chosen for convenient locations close to the main sights and shopping areas. Enjoy a hearty Scottish breakfast to start things off on Day two and three. Your dinner arrangements have been kept free so that you can dine as the mood takes you.
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