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 Old fashioned baths |
Dean Lane Bedminster Bristol BS3 1BS United Kingdom +44 117 966 3131 |
This place has recently celebrated its sixty-fifth birthday and it is known as the "slipper baths" due to the hot baths that used to operate here. It's a large pool (30.5 meters length and 10.5 meters width) and offers the chance to watch competition swimming, either from the spectator balcony, or from poolside. Old-fashioned, with curtained cubicles around the edge of the pool, it's definitely got a certain charm, even if it is slightly ancient. It offers a variety of sessions including: women-only sessions, swimming lessons (adult and children), aqua babies, early morning and lunchtime lane swimming (particularly popular, adult-only sessions) and aquarobics, plus public sessions when anyone and everyone can come. What this often means is that lots of noisy kids turn up. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A mini Cheddar Gorge |
Burrington Cheddar Bristol BS27 United Kingdom |
Located on the northern edge of the Mendip Hills, four miles north of Cheddar and 13 from Bristol, are these towering craggy cliffs - perfect for a rather dramatic walk in the countryside. The spectacular setting also features pot holes and caves such as Avenline's Hole, which were used as shelters by Stone Age people around 12,000 years ago. Another popular attraction is a cleft in the rock which formed the inspiration for Augustus Toplady's famous hymn "Rock of Ages". From the top of the gorge there are views over Blagdon, the Chew Valley Lake, Bristol, and (on a clear day) the hills of Wales - so if it's a sense of space and a panorama you're after, you can't go far wrong here. There is a large car park and a public house in the combe, which makes a good start and end point for your walk. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Community pool popular with families |
Jubilee Road Knowle Bristol BS4 2LP United Kingdom +44 117 977 7900 |
This is a true community pool and is very popular with families, so maybe not the best place to go to practice your breaststroke in peace, but great if you want to have fun with your kids. The pool is 22 metres in length, 10 metres in width and the spectator capacity is 64, poolside. It offers a variety of sessions including: women-only, sessions for those over fifty years old, lunchtime lane swimming, swimming lessons (adult and children), aquababies, early morning swimming, aquarobics and of course, general sessions when anyone can come along. Times vary for all the above, so it's best to phone for more details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Splendid medieval town house and museum |
The Square Axbridge Bristol BS26 2AF United Kingdom +44 1934 73 2012 |
History-lovers will appreciate this rather special place. Not only is it educational but it exudes an atmosphere of bygone ages. Using your imagination, you can get an idea of what everyday life was like in the 1500s, just by wandering around this spectacularly timbered, early Tudor, merchant's home. The building also houses the local museum whose exhibits provide an insight into other, earlier times, including prehistoric, Roman, and medieval eras. Features include the Axbridge Nail and an example of early criminal punishment in the stocks. There is also a continually changing programme of temporary exhibits and events. Only the ground floor is accessible to the disabled. There is parking at a council car park just two minutes walk away. Admission is although donations are welcome. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Country matters in the heart of the city |
Philip Street (Bedminster) Bristol BS3 4EA United Kingdom +44 117 963 3252 |
Established back in 1976, this working farm was the first outside of London and is just half a mile from the city centre. It is a good choice for those of you with kids—they love it here and it's enjoyed by tens of thousands of them every year. In addition to the hands-on experience of a wide range of animals (including goats, sheep, pigs, cattle, rabbits and poultry, with some rare breeds), children are particularly attracted by the adventure playground, and family playroom, which is billed as "a creative and safe place for young children." The Farm specifically aims to help people understand the practicalities of food production, and to present a balanced view of sustainable lifestyles. There is also a conservation area, a lovely little cafe and a farm shop, selling some delicious organic food. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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