Brizzle Love

And now for those bits and pieces I found on my trip that are definitely worth sharing!

The Arnolfini gallery is a must see for culture lovers - art, dance, music, film and talks all congeal together here, and it is well known for presenting the best of the best. Its situated right in the docks, with a brilliant bookshop and cafe which looks out onto the water. 

There's a huge gallery/museum culture going on around the docks.

@Bristol includes the science museum, with an amazing new Planetarium structure:

Spike Island is another exhibition space, with art, literature, talks and activity workshops constantly taking place. 

The Imax cinema (based inside @Bristol) also offers an amazing experience, and the Aquarium can be found in this area too. 

THE NEED TO REST:

Found a really relaxed cafe/pub along the docks too, called the 'Harbourside' . Hosts its own little musix nights, publiscied in a leaflet which sits on all the tables with the month ahead's listings. Not only is there some casual jazz artists, but flamenco, soul and funk acts also make their way in. Every weekend the cafe holds its own market, "bringing you the best of local wares, trinkets, gourmet food and gifts". La Dame Gateau is in the house selling her cakes, all home made delights - I had a yummy (but maybe a bit sickly) white choc flapjack. Nice and reasonable, that goes for the drinks too. Just a chilled out pub with a brilliant view of (hence the name) the harbourside.

Listings available at http://no1harbourside.co.uk/

Another good-looking eating place along the harbour:

Found some very interesting building inscriptions when walking around the centre

A brilliant little vintage shop, with a retro style bowling alley attached - hence the name 'The Lanes':

A microbrewery, where it is possible to create and then buy your own alcohol, it has its own little 'beer garden' which has amazing rooftop views over Bristol's skyline. 

Bristol University stands tall in the city - some beautifully grand buildings that are worth a walk to see:

One thing that is impossible to ignore in the city centre is the sheer amount of graffiti work. However, its not a bad thing, seeing as Bristol is the home of Banksy, the quality is amazing...

The Grand Hotel had a special Christmas theme going on:

Cabot Circus was also in the Christmas spirit:

                               

A brilliant trip all round. Yes, I've been to Bristol many a time, but I don't think mum and I realised how bursting the city is with culture, food and sights... It is definitely worthy of another visit!