What’s Included

Return train journey with reserved seats from London (in chosen travel class)
Bristol Ferry Boat day ticket
Information Pack

What’s Excluded

Tour Guide
Lunch
Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
Attraction Tickets

Your electronic train tickets and detailed tour information will be sent to you one week before your scheduled departure date via email (or within 24 hours if booked within one week)

Train travel is with GWR

This is an unescorted tour

Outbound: Train departs London Paddington 8:30 am and arrives into Bristol Temple Meads at 10:08am

Return: Train departs Bristol Temple Meads at 6:00 pm and arrives back at London Paddington at 7:37pm
Train times are subject to change due to operational requirements

Fascinating Facts about Bristol:

Birthplace of Banksy – Bristol is the hometown of the mysterious street artist Banksy, whose politically charged and thought-provoking art remains throughout the city.

Home of the Clifton Suspension Bridge – This world-famous bridge, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, is a marvel of 19th-century engineering. Spanning the dramatic Avon Gorge, it offers stunning city views and has become one of Bristol’s most iconic landmarks.

A City of Bridges – While the Clifton Suspension Bridge is the most famous, Bristol has more than 45 bridges crossing its many waterways and rivers – ancient stone crossings, modern footbridges with sleek, minimalist designs, and more.

A city built on maritime history – Bristol was once one of the most important port cities in the world. You can still see traces of its maritime legacy at the Harbourside, where old docks have been transformed into a lively hub of restaurants, bars, and cultural venues.

Bristol invented the ‘Bristol Sound’ – The city has a rich musical heritage, producing influential bands and artists like Massive Attack, Portishead, and Tricky. This unique blend of hip-hop, dub, and electronic music became known as the Bristol Sound, the trip-hop genre of the 1990s.

Filming location for TV and movies – Bristol has been a backdrop for popular TV shows like Sherlock, Doctor Who, and His Dark Materials.

Home to the world’s first bungee jump – The first-ever modern bungee jump was performed in 1979 from the Clifton Suspension

Bridge by Oxford University Dangerous Sports Club members. This daring stunt sparked a worldwide craze for bungee jumping.

Birthplace of chocolate bars – Did you know that the first-ever chocolate bar was invented in Bristol? The Fry family created the first solid chocolate bar in 1847.

Balloon Fiesta – Bristol hosts the annual Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, one of the largest ballooning events in the world.

The city inspired ‘Wallace and Gromit’ – The creators of Wallace and Gromit, Aardman Animations, are based in Bristol. The city’s quirky character is often reflected in the studio’s beloved stop-motion films like Chicken Run and Shaun the Sheep.

Bristol was a key player in aviation history – The Bristol Aeroplane Company was one of the first major players in the global aviation industry. The company played a crucial role in developing iconic aircraft like the Concorde, parts of which were built in Bristol.

Bristol has an underground river – Beneath the streets of Bristol flows the River Frome, which was diverted underground in the 19th century. You can still see parts of it near the Harbourside, which is crucial in the city’s flood defences.