Bristol

Bristol is as well known for Brunel’s elegant Clifton Suspension Bridge as it is for Banksy’s street art.

And they remember Aardman, creators of plasticine superstars Wallace and Gromit. It’s little wonder that innovative museums packed with objets d’art and historical relics have set up shop here. This combination of attractions makes Bristol a fantastic place for a family day out. Start your intrepid adventure of this southwest city at flamingo lagoons, monkey islands or the depths of the Amazon at the city’s aquariums and zoo, or meander along the River Avon’s locks and gorges. Shopaholics can head to the Bristol Shopping Quarter, a collective of galleries, malls and independent shops—little chance of buying The Wrong Trousers here.