Ashton Court Festival The Bristol Community Festival is held once a year in July. Various bands are available to see - all outdoors.
Bristol Balloon Fiesta The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is held once a year. Dates for 2008 are the 7th to 10th of August. A world centre for ballooning, Bristol has become home to Europe's largest hot air balloon festival, the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta.
Bristol Harbour Festival Bristol's liveliest and largest Harbourside event, EDF Energy Bristol Harbour Festival features a wide range of entertainment both on and off the water, including music stages, a dance stage, street theatre and water displays, all taking place before a backdrop of hundreds of colourful vessels in the floating harbour throughout the weekend.
Bristol Zoo A family fun day out! Bristol Zoo Gardens is a 12 acre site in Clifton that is run by the The Bristol, Clifton and West of England Zoological Society Ltd.
Clifton Suspention Bridge The Clifton Suspension Bridge, spanning the beautiful Avon Gorge, is the symbol of the city of Bristol. For almost 150 years this Grade I listed structure has attracted visitors from all over the world.
S.S Great Britain S. S Great Britain is the Winner of 13 major awards including Enjoy England 'Large Visitor Attraction of the Year 2007', European Museum of the Year's "Micheletti Award", and the Gulbenkian Prize for UK Museum of the Year. Also shortlisted for other major awards in 2007.
Step back in time on board Brunel’s ss Great Britain – the world’s first great ocean liner. Explore the beautifully recreated First Class Dining Saloon, steerage quarters and new Engine Room. Audio tours of passengers' lives and authentic smells help bring the 19th century experience alive.
The Mall The Mall at Cribbs Causeway has plenty of shops for all the family plus places to eat.
Tintern Abbey Tintern Abbey is within an easy drive near Chepstow, South Wales. The Cistercian abbey of Tintern is one of the greatest monastic ruins of Wales. It was only the second Cistercian foundation in Britain, and the first in Wales, and was founded on 9 May 1131 by Walter de Clare, lord of Chepstow.
The Offical Visit Bristol site Visit Bristol Website - More information on places to visit in the area.
As you can see there is always plenty to see and do in and around Bristol, We are always on hand to give you the insiders infomation on places to visit. We are an excellent base for also visiting South Wales and the Somerset area. The Grey House is close to the M4/M5 Junction and we are an ideal stop over if you are travelling to the South West.