Where To Go and What to See Guidebook
Place
Previous winner of Time Where to Live in South West. Several pubs and eateries and a few shops but good for a quick meander close by.
12 locals recommend
Chew Magna
Previous winner of Time Where to Live in South West. Several pubs and eateries and a few shops but good for a quick meander close by.
Great place to wander, for food and shopping that remains independent. Also has Clifton Observatory is located close to the suspension bridge.
77 locals recommend
Clifton
Great place to wander, for food and shopping that remains independent. Also has Clifton Observatory is located close to the suspension bridge.
Place
So much to see, so many places to eat, food markets to try, come by bus, car, train or water taxi.
https://visitbristol.co.uk/blog/read/2017/05/visitor-blog-the-beauty-of-bristol-b479
https://www.europeanbestdestinations.com/christmas-markets/bristol/
314 locals recommend
Bristol
So much to see, so many places to eat, food markets to try, come by bus, car, train or water taxi.
https://visitbristol.co.uk/blog/read/2017/05/visitor-blog-the-beauty-of-bristol-b479
https://www.europeanbestdestinations.com/christmas-markets/bristol/
Castle Combe
Regular film set, pretty, worth a view but often busy
Seen in so many historical dramas, independent shops. The Abbey (National Trust) was a Harry Potter venue.
148 locals recommend
Lacock
Seen in so many historical dramas, independent shops. The Abbey (National Trust) was a Harry Potter venue.
Sightseeing
Worth a visit for things to do and eat
Developing a creative vibe, food, arts, music, markets and activities.
https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/attractions/markets/
179 locals recommend
Frome
Developing a creative vibe, food, arts, music, markets and activities.
https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/attractions/markets/
Glastonbury
An Abbey, The festival, Unusual shops, The Tor
Traditional outdoor Lido in Bristol with a tapas bar and restaurant both worth visiting. Book a swim and eat package for a treat, or have a treatment.
80 locals recommend
Lido Spa & Restaurant
Oakfield PlaceTraditional outdoor Lido in Bristol with a tapas bar and restaurant both worth visiting. Book a swim and eat package for a treat, or have a treatment.
Stunning construction by IKB which you can walk across and admire the valley below. Then pop into Clifton for a coffee, food and independent shops
540 locals recommend
Clifton Suspension Bridge
Bridge RoadStunning construction by IKB which you can walk across and admire the valley below. Then pop into Clifton for a coffee, food and independent shops
Sightseeing
Beautiful grounds to wander through and explore. Cafe in grounds and pub on way from house to lake.
109 locals recommend
Stourhead House The National Trust
High StreetBeautiful grounds to wander through and explore. Cafe in grounds and pub on way from house to lake.
Britain's smallest cathedral city. Twice weekly market, historic town to wander through.
295 locals recommend
Wells
Britain's smallest cathedral city. Twice weekly market, historic town to wander through.
City/town information
Lots of quirky cafes and antique shops. Market place with Saturday stalls - small. Close to Highgrove (home to Prince Charles). Regular film venue.
204 locals recommend
Tetbury
Lots of quirky cafes and antique shops. Market place with Saturday stalls - small. Close to Highgrove (home to Prince Charles). Regular film venue.
Food scene
Casamia Bristol
Lower Guinea StreetAlways in the foodie list
Lots of foodie venues some in shipping containers, catering for all tastes
96 locals recommend
Wapping Wharf
Lots of foodie venues some in shipping containers, catering for all tastes
Paco Tapas
Lower Guinea StreetSister restaurant to Casamia serving renowned tapas
Fish and chip shop on the side of a fishing lake and owned by Josh Eggleton - renowned chef - also found in shipping container in Wapping Wharf
43 locals recommend
Salt and Malt Chew Valley
Wally LaneFish and chip shop on the side of a fishing lake and owned by Josh Eggleton - renowned chef - also found in shipping container in Wapping Wharf
Noya's Kitchen
7 St James's ParadeVery popular Bath eaterie
Small fish tapas style restaurant, also run their own gin distillery across the road. Great vibe.
17 locals recommend
Lazy Lobster chew magna
5d S ParadeSmall fish tapas style restaurant, also run their own gin distillery across the road. Great vibe.
Great tapas, outdoor courtyard, does not take bookings so arrive early
37 locals recommend
Pintxo de Bath
31 Barton StGreat tapas, outdoor courtyard, does not take bookings so arrive early