United KingdomBristol ( ) is a city and ceremonial county in South West England. It is on the River Avon, and bordered by Gloucestershire to the north and Somerset to the south, with a short coastline on the Bristol Channel to the west. The county includes most of the Bristol conurbation, but the urban area extends into South Gloucestershire, Bath and North East Somerset, and North Somerset. The county is almost entirely urbanised and had an estimated population of 494,399 in 2024, making Bristol the most populous city in the region.
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Your Bristol day plan
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Climate in Bristol
Best time to visit: Jun–Aug
Average temperature
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Day trips and nearby cities from Bristol
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Bristol; times are rough estimates by road.
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Bath
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18 km≈ 20 min
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Newport
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31 km≈ 35 min
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40 km≈ 45 min
Day tripGloucester
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52 km≈ 1 h
Day tripSwindon
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57 km≈ 1 h 5 min
Day tripCheltenham
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61 km≈ 1 h 10 min
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Worcester
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86 km≈ 1 h 40 min
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Poole
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92 km≈ 1 h 45 min
From Bristol you can reach Bath (18 km), Newport (31 km), Cardiff (40 km), Gloucester (52 km) and Swindon (57 km) in about 20 min to 1 h 5 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about Bristol
The most pleasant months are Jun to Aug, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 8°C in November.
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You can fly into Bristol Airport, Cardiff International Airport. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.
Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.