Bristol, England is a small but attractive city, with good shops and lots of places to hang out. The city is probably the capital of wildlife in the UK, being home to the BBC Natural History Unit, Partridge Films (HTV), a world famous and exceptional Zoo, and the newest attraction, Wildscreen@Bristol funded by a huge Millennium lottery grant. Anyone with an interest in Natural History will find the Zoo and @Bristol and the Avon Downs and Gorge ideal places to pursue their interest. The Zoo has many endangered species, some amazing new state of the art enclosures and is directly involved in conservation projects at home and abroad. The Zoo is small but long gone are the days of giraffes, leopards, tigers, polar bears etc. Instead smaller species are on show. @Bristol has three elements, including Wildscreen which combines Tv/electronic techniques with some exhibits of small live animals, mainly invertebrates, there is a nice walk through forest area with an airy feel, although much of the rest of the Centre is a little cramped and has a unidirectional route. The complex includes an Imax cinema and science world (at extra charge). Whilst in town visit Brunel's ship SS Great Britain and the Suspension Bridge, and some of the city's many churches. The city doesn't have the charm of Bath (or the roman baths) but is friendly and has a unique feel of its own.
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Advantages: A great time and the music concert is free, It is great for anybody on any budget Disadvantages: Quite a bit of traffic around so try to get there early for parking nearby or better still leave the car at the park and ride and walk.
maxr19 13.07.2001 ·
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