Bristol: street art meets maritime heritage

Do you like art and culture? Then you'll love Bristol. The vibrant metropolis in England's south-west is the home of street artist Banksy and the birthplace of trip-hop. With so much contemporary flair, who would guess that Bristol was once the main harbour of the Knights Templar? Today, medieval splendour mixes with urban coolness in winding alleyways. Every neighbourhood has its own story to tell: from Stokes Croft, where the creative scene is buzzing, to Clifton with its elegant Georgian houses.

Go on a discovery tour: cross the Clifton Suspension Bridge, a masterpiece of engineering, or marvel at the SS Great Britain in the harbour. It was once the largest ship in the world and today bears witness to Bristol's maritime history. Fancy a local dish to fortify yourself? Then try pieminster pies (also available vegan) and round off your culinary experience with a Bristol cream tea. Bristol is also the perfect base for adventures in Cornwall or a trip to Bath, where the Regency splendour of the Netflix series ‘Bridgerton’ comes to life.