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Clifton Suspension Bridge & Visitor Centre, Bristol. Photo by Pawel Libera, courtesy of britainonview

Clifton Suspension Bridge

The Clifton Suspension Bridge, spanning the Avon Gorge in Clifton, is Bristol's most distinctive landmark. Designed by British engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the bridge was opened in 1864 to carry horse-drawn vehicles, but now around 12,000 cars cross daily.

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The Boston Tea Party, Bristol. Courtesy of The Boston Tea Party

Boston Tea Party

Boston Tea Party in Park Street serves delicious, affordable meals with ingredients mainly sourced from the West Country. The menu covers light snacks to more substantial meals such as falafel and Moroccan tagines. Diners can choose from eating upstairs in the terraced garden or snacking on a panini on one of the comfy sofas.

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Brunel's ss Great Britain, Bristol. Courtesy of the ss Great Britain Trust

ss Great Britain

British engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel's 19th-century iron ship is now a meticulously restored showpiece. The largest and most powerful ship built in her time, ss Great Britain dominates the waterfront along Hotwells and reflects Bristol's proud maritime history.

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Ballerina by Nguyen Thanh Binh, oil on canvas, 100 x 100 cm, Oc-Eo Art

The Affordable Art Fair

The art market has long been recognised for peddling its wares at over-inflated prices. The Affordable Art Fair, held in Temple Meads Station's Old Passenger Shed, provides an antidote, offering a relaxed, unstuffy environment in which to browse and buy.

May 2010 (annual) - The Old Passenger Shed

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Ellie Goulding. Courtesy of Get Involved Ltd

Dot to Dot Festival

The Dot to Dot Festival is a unique opportunity to sample a broad range of established and up-and-coming global music acts. Various venues across Bristol play host to this year's festival, which also visits Nottingham and Manchester.

29 May 2010 (annual) - Bristol

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Bristol Flower Show

Floral scents waft through Ashton Court Estate this July as hundreds flock to see beautiful displays of colourful flowers and plants. The annual Bristol Flower Show is also popular for the expert advice that is on offer.

Jul 2010 (annual) - Ashton Court Estate

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