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Bristol

The Six Sisters murals on North Street in the Bedminster, 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
Concorde.

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
The Circus and The Royal Crescent, two Bath icons.

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.

Mitch Tonks ... I know this great little place

One of England's finest seafood chefs on the best menus in his region.

  • Simon Thomsen
BANKSY

Artists in residence

The street art is wall-to-wall in Bristol, a rough port town turned open-air gallery.

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England, Bristol. Banksy art.

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.