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Sunday 6th July 2008

Places to go along the River Avon (Bristol)

Local attractions

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Elegant public rooms which hosted the hub of Georgian high society. Designed by John Wood the younger, the Bath …

  • Historic building

Over the past twenty years, Bristol's vast Floating Harbour docklands area has developed into one of the country's …

  • Leisure attraction

A medieval abbey, a fine country house and a homage to photographic history surrounded by an unspoilt 13th century …

  • Historic building
  • Historic structure
  • Museum

No visit to Bristol would be complete without a stroll over Brunel's famed Clifton Suspension Bridge. The mamoth …

  • Historic structure

A charming English country garden. 7 acres of spacious lawns, clipped yew hedges and fine specimen trees form the …

  • Garden

15th century manor with charming historic detail. Great Chalfield Manor was re-built between 1465 - 85 on the site …

  • Historic building

Queen Anne house gracing the peaceful Cathedral Close. Jane Austen buffs may recognise Mompesson House as the …

  • Garden
  • Historic building

18th century garden overlooking the Georgian townscape of Bath. Lancelot Brown was not the only one to see the …

  • Garden

The SS Great Britain is the second Brunel masterpiece to grace the Bristol Docks. She sits today in the same dry …

  • Historic structure
  • Leisure attraction

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