We reach Bristol by road along the river Avon. As the first landmark of Bristol we see the Clifton Suspension Bridge. We want to see this bridge from above. And before we know it, we are at the pay gate. In order not to cause a traffic jam, we pay the 1£ and drive directly over the Clifton Suspension Bridge. So, we have a quick look at the bridge from the car window! Between us, we wouldn’t have needed to cross to the other side of the river at all. But now we do and thanks to the sat nav we also find a way back.

Bristol Cathedral

We park very close to the city center. While walking from the parking lot to the pedestrian zone we see Bristol Cathedral. Mimi takes this also briefly into her memory treasure. The church impresses with its spacious rooms and corridors. In addition, some details such as the organ and the choir are already restored which makes the visit particularly worthwhile. The public garden of the cathedral is also special. Through a cross passage you enter the small, quiet garden, which is protected by the high church walls from the hustle and bustle of the city around.

Narrow Quay

In Bristol we did not choose any other special attractions. We stroll along Narrow Quay to the various cafes and bars, treating ourselves to a coffee in the sun along the way. It’s a lovely day to watch the bungee jumpers at Millennium Square across the street. By means of a crane, participants are pulled into about 30-40m to jump down from there against the water. Crazy, in the middle of the city in the busy Narrow Quay you can just quickly go bungee jumping.

Former harbor area of Bristol

We continue walking along the many quays. On the land areas next to the various waterways, where the harbor area used to be, there are many new buildings, sights and museums. Since we are somewhat sun-starved, however, we are not drawn anywhere beneath a roof and we stay in the sun and enjoy the warmth.

We like Bristol, but it is not the typical tourist city as we experienced it. There is a casual student vibe with a relaxed atmosphere. Of course, this can be changed. If necessary, Bristol would have many museums and sights ready for anyone interested. The most famous is Brunel’s SS Great Britain ship in the Dry Docks or the M Shed, a museum about Bristol, which can even be visited for free.