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| RoadForce Member Since: 17 Jul 2014 Location: Holland Posts: 342   
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Just a few more nights and I am visiting the UK together with my family (Mr + Mrs + 8yo + 3yo). We will be staying just south-west of Bristol and I was hoping to get some good insiders' sightseeing tips from the locals, i.e. you!
I have already spotted https://www.ssgreatbritain.org/your-visit/things-to-see/ship that I personally think is going to be great for both me ánd the children (although perhaps more for me  ), so that's definitely on the list. But where else to go? We don't plan to do a huge number of trips, nor go on very long/exhausting ones (small children!), but I sure would like to see some of the country while there, rather than just stay in one place for 10 days.
Of course, the internet has a lot of tips on where to go / not go, but these tend to focus on the obvious. Quite often, the locals know of much better places to go, and I would love to hear from you. Thanks, and maybe see you around!* *) if you see a Dutch black V70 estate driving on the wrong side of the road, please cut me some slack. And if you're driving a Landy, I may just wave as a reflex... Defender 130 HCPU Td5 MY2000 |
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8th Jul 2019 7:56pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8171  
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Cheddar gorge / caves Cheers
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8th Jul 2019 8:02pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20626 
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^^^^ +1 And the Mendips / Somerset levels a stones throw away.
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8th Jul 2019 8:04pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7908 
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My one and only trip to Bristol was a stag do, many moons ago. You don't want my sightseeing tips!
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8th Jul 2019 8:06pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20626
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8th Jul 2019 8:12pm |
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| Thon Member Since: 22 Nov 2015 Location: Salisbury Plain Posts: 696
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If you're going to the SS Great Britain you could also take a loop up to the Clifton suspension bridge - quite a view from up there.
If you're SW of Bristol you could also consider visiting the Somerset levels and sampling some of the more robust ciders brewed there - they're one of the local specialities. The Mendips and Cheddar Gorge are definitely great suggestions too. |
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8th Jul 2019 8:24pm |
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| JPE Member Since: 19 Nov 2018 Location: South West England Posts: 338 
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Really enjoyed a guided pirate walk around Bristol harbour last week. Lots of great history and all the more fun if you dress up like pirates like we did.
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8th Jul 2019 9:41pm |
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| northernerindevon Member Since: 27 Feb 2018 Location: Bristol Posts: 62 
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RoadForce,
We see a lot of Dutch visiting the SW, hope you enjoy it. Some great suggestions above. Being mindful you have young kids, Bristol Zoo is worth a look - its in Clifton, just up the road from the famous bridge. Its not huge but its a lovely place to spend a good few hours, especially in Summer. If you are going to SS Great Britain you could always hop on the Harbour Ferrys and visit other bits of the city easily, the harbourside itself is worth a walk around (some great pubs too). Hope you have a cracking time! Cheers, Paul |
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8th Jul 2019 9:58pm |
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| JPE Member Since: 19 Nov 2018 Location: South West England Posts: 338
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Outside of Bristol you might enjoy visiting Berkeley castle & depending on the age of your children there's cattle country near Berkeley too.
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8th Jul 2019 10:11pm |
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| TheShrink Member Since: 25 Apr 2019 Location: Somerset Posts: 47
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The Newt @ Somerset is worth a visit (near castle Cary) and Hauser & Wirth near Bruton. You also have Longleat and Stourhead, near Warminster.
The SS Great Britain, as mentioned, and the area nearby is now full of shipping containers converted to food stores. Bath is a pretty city to explore if you want to see nice architecture etc. |
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9th Jul 2019 5:49am |
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| RoadForce Member Since: 17 Jul 2014 Location: Holland Posts: 342
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Thanks everyone, great suggestions
I'm sure we'll have a good time, thanks! Defender 130 HCPU Td5 MY2000 |
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10th Jul 2019 8:48am |
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| stanley Member Since: 18 Sep 2009 Location: Dorset /hampshire Posts: 1033 
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https://www.haynesmotormuseum.com/visit-us
Might be a little too far though |
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10th Jul 2019 9:42am |
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| RoadForce Member Since: 17 Jul 2014 Location: Holland Posts: 342
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Oooh that looks like a place I'd like to visit, but I don't think the family feels the same (the Mrs + 2 girls...). I may have to just go by myself then
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11th Jul 2019 12:57pm |
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| hank Member Since: 12 Sep 2016 Location: South Wales Posts: 2316  
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11th Jul 2019 1:39pm |
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