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Bristol
The largest city in the South-West of England, Bristol is creative and colourful, famous for its street art, it is the hometown of Banksy. From the buzz of Bristol’s harbourside, to the Georgian splendour of Clifton Village and the iconic landmark Clifton Suspension Bridge ensures that Bristol leaves a lasting impression. Bristol is the only UK city to win the European Green Capital award achieved in 2015 and the UK’s greenest city in 2019. It is the UK’s first Cycling City and one of two UK cities to be named a Gold Sustainable Food City.
Bristol is located just 12 miles from Bath which is the only entire city in the UK that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city has been a centre of relaxation and wellness for over 2,000 years due to its natural hot springs, which has earned it a second UNESCO accreditation as part of the Great Spa Towns of Europe. Today, Bath combines world-class heritage and wellbeing with unforgettable venues such as the Roman Baths and Pump Room.
Bath
An elegant city full of traditional heritage, contemporary culture and green spaces, Bath is the only entire city in the UK that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Built for pleasure and relaxation, the city has been a wellbeing destination for over 2,000 years. The waters are still a big draw today, both at the ancient Roman Baths and the thoroughly modern Thermae Bath Spa, which houses the only natural thermal hot springs in Britain you can bathe in.
The city’s compact, visitor-friendly centre is overflowing with places to eat and drink, plus some of the outstanding independent shops, museums and theatre. Bath's stunning, honey-coloured Georgian architecture is straight from a Jane Austen novel, highlights include the iconic Royal Crescent and the majestic Circus.
Bath is located just 12 miles from Bristol, the largest city in the South-West of England. Bristol is creative and colourful, famous for its street art, it is the hometown of Banksy. From the buzz of Bristol’s harbourside, to the Georgian splendour of Clifton Village and the iconic landmark Clifton Suspension Bridge ensures that Bristol leaves a lasting impression. Bristol is the only UK city to win the European Green Capital award achieved in 2015 and the UK’s greenest city in 2019. It is the UK’s first Cycling City and one of two UK cities to be named a Gold Sustainable Food City.
Rural locations near Bristol and Bath
Bristol and Bath are nestled in beautiful countryside. With beautiful Somerset and Cotswolds countryside to explore, as well as attractions including Stonehenge, Lacock and Castle Combe.
Countryside focus
Bath and Bristol are two cities separated and surrounded by lush English countryside. They offer their own unique experiences and complement each other perfectly.
For the best of both worlds, visitors have a variety of options to stay outside the city in the surrounding countryside. The Avon and Chew Valleys both have enviable views and walking/hiking and cycling routes whereas the Cotswolds offer the quintessentially English scene of historic honey-coloured houses surrounded by lush green countryside and quaint tea rooms. The North Somerset coastline offers great scenery and views across the Bristol Channel and Severn Estuary towards South Wales. Take time to enjoy the bustling cities and rest up in your own bit of a country pile.
There are many rural attractions from animal parks, historic castles, outdoor pursuits to sustainably-powered in-land surfing lakes.
City focus
Bath and Bristol are two cities separated and surrounded by lush English countryside. They offer their own unique experiences and complement each other perfectly. Just 12 minutes apart by train (30-40 mins by road, 90 minutes by bike or 5 hours by boat!) it is entirely possible to stay in one city and still enjoy the other. Each city has a very walkable city centre area as well as reliable public transport and even electric scooters for hire.
Greater Bristol is a sprawling urban area including many diverse neighbourhoods, each with their own distinct character and history. Bath is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, formed by the Romans as Aquae Sulis and shaped by the Georgians as an indulgent spa destination. Both cities have a fantastic shopping offer, complimented by permanent and regular markets.
