15 Ways to Spend a Weekend in Bristol, Bristol, England

As a girl from Swindon, I always love to spend a weekend in Bristol. It’s like the cultural hub I never had here in the countryside. Bristol is a powerhouse of history, artists and bohemian independent spirit. You can find yourself in a 17th century pub one minute, a boat built in the 1800s the next and then explore the historic streets of Bristol admiring ever changing modern street art. There are so many things to occupy a weekend in Bristol, you may have a hard time choosing. So, I’ve made a list below of my favourite ways to spend a weekend in Bristol if you love art and history. There will be something in here for everyone and for all types of budgets. Did you know that many museums and attractions in Bristol are FREE to visit? Well, you do now!

Bristol is a city based in the South West of England and the River Avon snakes through it. It’s famous for its maritime history and, back in the day, was a famous and powerful trading port. You can reach Bristol a few ways:

- Bristol By Car: From London or Wales take the M4 and alight at Junction 19 for the M32. From the M5, you can take junction 20.  ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).