Bath & Bristol local attractionsIf you’re taking a trip to the West Country, Plush Hotel is the perfect gateway to the West of England and Wales.
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Bristol Zoo offers a brilliant day out with over 400 species of wildlife to discover and exhibitions and attractions all set within 12 acres of beautiful gardens. It’s the fifth oldest zoo in the world, the oldest zoo outside of a capital city, and a long established major tourist attraction in Bristol. The Zoo is also a world-leader in wildlife education and conservation, so watch out for some rare species and new baby animals. It also hosts exhibitions and puts on regular special events, especially during school holidays. Plan on spending 2 – 5 hours at this attraction. www.bristolzoo.org.uk |
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Cheddar Gorge is a place of wild and rugged beauty. It is a karst limestone and calcareous grassland Nature Reserve, and home to many rare plants and animals, including endangered Greater Horseshoe bats. Cheddar Caves, inhabited by our ancestors up to 40,000 years ago, were re-discovered by Messrs Gough & Cox, enterprising Victorian showmen, and are world famous for their spectacular stalactite and stalagmite decorations, whose beautiful colours are mirrored in pools of water. Plan on spend anything up to a whole day at the gorge. www.cheddarsomerset.co.uk |
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The Bristol Hippodrome Theatre regularly hosts West End touring companies and was the place where Bristol native Archibald Leach, better known as Cary Grant, caught the acting bug. The Hippodrome also hosts ballet, opera, comedy and even a Christmas panto. Check www.bristol-hippodrome.co.uk for their programme of events. |
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For high street brands and numerous eateries, the fabulous Cabot Circus and Broadmead centres are right in the heart of the city and boast the largest range of shops in the south west of England, including Harvey Nichols, House of Frazer and Debenhams. With over 200 stores, you’ll need all day to get in some retail therapy. Park in Cabot Circus or the Galleries, or any of the numerous NCP car parks serving the area. www.cabotcircus.com |
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If you’d like to browse an English market, this extensive indoor market dates back to 1743 and offers an eclectic mix of gifts, food and clothes. St Nicholas Market is between Corn Street and St Nicholas Street, Bristol BS1 1LU. For amore boutique style of shopping, wonder up Park Street and White Ladies road and then into Clifton village for some more unique and independent labels. Plenty of metered parking, or free parking up on Clifton Downs. Also, why not try Bath, and the smaller villages and towns in the area such as Axbridge and Wdmore, not to mention near by coastal resort of Weston Super Mare. |
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Just 2 minutes from Plush Hotel, Lakewood Conference Centre is contemporary, stylish and overlooks quintessential English countryside. Providing an all inclusive rate including the very latest in AV equipment, coupled with a passion for good, local food, Lakewood welcomes both national and international companies requiring the very best when organising conferences or meetings in the UK, or have the exclusive use of Lakewood for your wedding event. www.lakewoodcentre.co.uk |
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www.southwesttrains.co.uk/SWTrains |
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www.firstgroup.com/uktrain www.firstgroup.com/ukbus |
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www.bristolairport.co.uk www.exeter-airport.co.uk www.newquaycornwallairport.com www.southwest.com www.ryanair.com/site/EN/ |
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www.bristolairport.co.uk/getting_to_bia/by_airport_express_link.aspx |
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Coaches come into Bristol Coach Station from all over the UK. Pick up the Airport Flyer of First Bus service to the airport. The 404/406 overnight National Express services between Penzance and London now route via Bristol International Airport stopping outside the terminal at 0230 and 0215 daily. Contact National Express on 08705 808080 or www.nationalexpress.com for further details. |






