Full Description
Bristol is a city of contrasts, with many stories to tell, yet its treasures are often hidden. The eight walks in this book explore its spectacular Georgian terraces and narrow medieval streets, feats of engineering and groundbreaking street art, parks and wilder green spaces, as well as the waterways that thread through the city's centre.
Along the way, readers are introduced to Bristol's history, from its involvement in the slave trade to today's modern and diverse city. Whether you are a visitor or a Bristolian, the walks in this book will help you see this fascinating city in a new light.
* 8 illustrated walks
* details on the best cafes & pubs
* information on local attractions,
museums and galleries
* maps - to help you navigate
Contents
Contents
Introduction
Area Map
1. Circling The Centre
2. Spike Island and St Mary Redcliffe
3. The Medieval Centre and Castle Park
4. Park Street and Brandon Hill
5. St Pauls, Stokes Croft and Cotham
6. Hotwells and the Clifton Slopes
7. North Clifton and the Downs
8. Arnos Vale and Temple Meads
Index
