Bristol
This edgy British city is much more than just Banksy’s home
From a Michelin-star meal in a secluded street to a storied steamship with an Aussie link, this British hub has much to offer. Here are some surprising highlights.
- Jamie Lafferty
It was once the coolest plane in the sky; the reality feels far less glamorous
It’s just over 50 years since the world’s only supersonic passenger jet launch. By today’s standards it doesn’t seem too luxurious – unless you were a Hobbit.
- David Whitley
Less than 15 minutes apart, these two UK cities are chalk and cheese
Bath and Bristol couldn’t be more different, but they complement each other delightfully. It’s a no-brainer to visit both.
- Steve McKenna
Mitch Tonks ... I know this great little place
One of England's finest seafood chefs on the best menus in his region.
- Simon Thomsen
Artists in residence
The street art is wall-to-wall in Bristol, a rough port town turned open-air gallery.
24 hours in Bristol
Daniel Scott discovers markets, museums and music in a port city that has inspired talents from Brunel to Banksy.
Facelift for an old sea dog
Seafaring mystique, gorgeous street-scapes and engineering marvels beckon, writes Rob McFarland.