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About Guide Bristol

I’m Alex. I help you choose what to see and plan your days in Bristol.

Practical information and adviceTrip preparation
Colourful houses above Bristol’s quays, photographed in March 2026.
Bristol’s harbourside, a starting point for exploring the city. © Neil Owen

A city to explore one neighbourhood at a time

The harbourside, Clifton’s streets, museums and the painted walls of Stokes Croft: Bristol offers very different days out. Here you’ll find help planning your stay while leaving time for sightseeing and breaks.

Start with the sightseeing guide to help you choose. The three-day itinerary puts the stops in order, while the where to stay guide compares neighbourhoods to suit your trip.

Advice and practical pointers

Time spent in a museum, a market’s opening hours or a late arrival can change your plans for the day. The itineraries explain these constraints and suggest alternatives. You can find each stop on the maps and estimate your group’s budget with the calculators.

Recommendations reflect editorial judgement. Practical information is based on sources from the venues and operators. The articles do not present this research as a personal trip or first-hand review.

Keeping useful information current

Opening hours, prices and the artworks on view can change. Practical information comes with a date showing when it was checked. Relevant itineraries take known closures into account. If you spot something that needs correcting, the contact page explains how to report it.

A freely accessible guide

The articles are free to read. Once a partnership is activated, some links may earn money for the site. A dedicated page explains our editorial decisions and booking links.

For the rest of your stay

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  1. A city to explore one neighbourhood at a time
  2. Advice and practical pointers
  3. Keeping useful information current
  4. A freely accessible guide

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