We are very lucky to have the UNESCO city of Bath on our doorstep: famed for and named after the Roman-built baths, the city is only 11 minutes from Bristol on the train and a must-visit while you are studying in Bristol. The city’s Bath’s stunning Georgian architecture has actually featured frequently in film and TV – you might even recognise the Royal Crescent from recent Netflix series ‘Bridgerton’! We recommend stopping for a delicious afternoon tea on the Pulteney Bridge. Here are some of our best recommendations for day trips from Bristol: Bath This means it's very easy to get around, and while there are plenty of things to do within Bristol, it means you can also make the most of your stay and tick as many daytrips off of your to do list as possible. The southwest is a diverse and beautiful region of the UK with something for everybody: historic cities, areas of outstanding natural beauty, a vibrant music and cultural scene, beaches, moors, hill-waking, waterfalls, caves and national parks, UNESCO sites galore, traditional crafts and food. there really is something for everyone.Īs the capital of the region, Bristol is very well-connected within the southwest it has its own international airport, bus station and two national train stations as well as many smaller local train stations connecting various neighbourhoods to the rail network.

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