Bristol is one of the UK’s warmest and sunniest cities due to its southwesterly location. The city is sheltered from the surrounding hills and enjoys warm weather in July and August. This is the best time to fly to Bristol. December, January and February are typically the coldest months, and while snowfall is rare, it can occur from about mid-November through mid-April.
At the end of May each year, Bristol hosts a 2-day festival in the city centre. Although a lot smaller than other UK festivals, it kicks off the festival calendar welcoming around 5,000 festival goers for a weekend of dub, house, disco and much more. The event is run and created by experienced festival lovers who bring the best of food stalls, festival shops and musicians to the stages at Castle Park.
Peak Season:
June through September are Bristol’s most popular months as the weather is typically warm and dry at this time. Flights are more expensive during peak season but that shouldn`t stop you visiting Bristol in this period. The end of July brings an influx of visitors for the Harbour Festival.
Off Season:
Fewer tourists visit during the rainy months of December, January and February so accommodation and flight prices are cheaper.
As the largest city in England’s West Country, Bristol has been a regional hub for centuries. This historic inland port city has seen maritime trade flow along the river Avon to its docks as far back as the Middle Ages, and Bristol has flourished accordingly. Although once-staple industries such as manufacturing and shipbuilding have declined, the city has adapted and remains one of England’s foremost metropolitan areas. Each year, visitors flock to Bristol to enjoy its buzzing music and restaurant scene. Much investment in urban regeneration has made it one of the most attractive cities in southern England.
Bristol is also well situated for those wishing to explore other cities and sites in the southwest part of the country. The historic city of Bath, another popular destination in the region and perfect for a sightseeing day trip, is only a short drive or train ride away.
Famous prehistoric monument Stonehenge is also easily accessible, as is the town of Glastonbury where the world’s largest green field open-air music and performing arts festival is held.
Central Bristol features many pedestrian streets and picturesque quayside walking routes, and it’s compact enough that most attractions are within easy walking distance. There are also many cycle paths and routes should you wish to rent a bike. An inexpensive public bus runs routes that are useful for visitors travelling through the city centre and West End as well as the shopping area of Broadmead.
Bristol International Airport (BRS) is located in Winford, North Somerset, 8 miles southwest of Bristol. Book a cheap flight and take the Airport Flyer Express which operates from the airport to the city centre on a 24 hour basis and the journey takes around 30 minutes.
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