Bristol
United Kingdom
- Safety rating
- 8.2/10
- Best time to visit
- May to September for mild weather and the famous Balloon Fiesta in August.
- Population
- 0.5M
Overview
A creative, independent-minded city in southwest England, Bristol is known for street art (including Banksy), Brunel's engineering marvels, and a buzzing harbourside. Colorful hillside houses and a thriving music scene give it a distinctly bohemian feel.
Top attractions
See the Clifton Suspension Bridge, the SS Great Britain, and Banksy street art around Stokes Croft.
Getting around
The harbourside and center are walkable, with buses and ferries supplementing on foot travel.