Situated in the exclusive Quakers Friars district, our PREMIER SUITES PLUS Bristol Cabot Circus location is the prime destination for travellers from near and far as it is situated in the heart of Bristol, a city packed with fantastic attractions, sports, culture and entertainment. Our exciting and vibrant city has developed a reputation for its fine dining, as well as its family oriented attractions such as the ancient caves of Wookey Hole or the Pirate Walk. With its maritime past, visitors can learn of Bristol’s history by going on board Brunel’s SS Great Britain or unlock industrial secrets at the Blue Glass Factory, but when in town one must not forget to visit our signature landmark, the famous Clifton Suspension Bridge. We have listed our Top 5 attractions in Bristol.
1. Cabot Circus
It is the city’s largest and newest shopping centre and is conveniently located just over 1.5 km from PREMIER SUITES. It is home to 120 shops including all the favourites such as Harvey Nichols & House of Fraser. Cabot Circus has plenty of cafes and restaurants offering an array of dining options. The centre also includes the showcase cinema de Lux, a 13 screen theatre which has 3D screening and an exclusive director’s lounge for the adults to enjoy a cocktail.
2. Hot Air Balloon Ride
We recommend taking a thrilling hot air balloon ride where you can watch the sunrise or sunset over the Bristol skyline and see the sights of the city from above! Take off and soar over city landmarks such as the Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol Cathedral and Queens Square, and see just about everything Bristol has to offer from a different perspective. Most experiences last about an hour to four hours including flight preparations and landing. Visit Bristol Balloons website to make a booking.
3. Clifton Suspension Bridge
Voted the #2 travel destination by Trip Advisor, the Clifton Suspension Bridge may be Bristol’s signature, iconic landmark and labeled as one of the world’s greatest bridges. For almost 150 years this structure has attracted visitors from all over the world. Designed and built in 1836 by a young engineer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, this 702-foot-long, 250-foot-high suspension bridge gracefully spans the Avon Gorge between Clifton and Leigh Woods. There are ten things we recommended doing when visiting this bridge. There’s always something happening at the Clifton Suspension Bridge!
4. Wookey Hole Caves
When you are done exploring from the sky, go underground! Deep in the heart of the Mendip Hills of Bristol, you will find Wookey Hole, UK’s largest cave system. For centuries people have been marveling at these amazing caves and their natural beauty. Now you can explore recently blasted tunnels that open to new, unexplored and previously unseen caverns and formations. When you visit Wookey Hole your guide will relate the 50,000 year history of the caves. Archaeologists’ research shows that man has lived in and around the caves for 50,000 years. Today the caves are home to a variety of different animals such as bats, frogs, eels and freshwater shrimp. The Wookey Hole Caves site has provided rich pickings for both archaeologists and anthropologists over the years, and you never know what has been left unfound..
5. Brunel’s SS Great Britain
According to Trip Advisor, Brunel’s SS Great Britain has been nominated Bristol’s #1 destination for travellers to visit. A definite must see when in Bristol as you take a step back in time upon boarding Brunel’s SS Great Britain and discover the mysteries and stories behind the ship that changed the world and history. Launched in 1843, her size, power and innovative technology of the time made her the great, great grandmother of all modern day ships. Guests are even welcome to descend under water below the glass ‘sea’ to touch the world’s first great ocean liner.
