BATH AND BRISTOL
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and Bristol are two fascinating and beautiful historic cities on the
River Avon. Separated by only 12 miles of picturesque countryside,
the architecture, attractions, festivals and history of the two
cities complement each other wonderfully. Surrounded by the
Cotswolds, Somerset and Dorset, and landmarks such as Stonehenge and
Wells Cathedral, Bath and Bristol provide excellent destinations. |
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BATH
- A WORLD HERITAGE CITY - stands on the site of Britain's only hot
springs developed by the Romans as a sophisticated series of baths.
Visit the stunning Royal Crescent, enchanting Circus and delightful
Queen's Square - England's finest architectural show places.
Walk where the Romans walked |
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BRISTOL
- CITY OF DISCOVERY, CREATIVITY and CONTRAST - with over a thousand
years of fascinating industrial and maritime heritage. The city's
bustling commercial streets give way to the tranquility of open
parkland and the dramatic Avon Gorge and suspension bridge.
Bristol - a different city |
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CLASSIC SIGHTS TO SEE include:
BATH - the beautifully restored Abbey, the Roman Baths complex,
delightful museums, colourful gardens and stately homes set against
the backdrop of the inspiring Georgian crescents, excellent
restaurants and shopping.
BRISTOL - the SS Great Britain, the unique Harveys Wine Cellars,
St. Mary's Redcliffe church, Bristol Cathedral, the Wesley's chapel,
and the pretty Theatre Royal among the gabled inns, cobbled streets,
fine architecture, bric-a-brac shops and antiques.
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