Two hours drive from Bristol
On the River Avon, Bristol is a great city wrapped in the hills of South West England. It’s also the UK’s first cycling city, making the roads better and safer for those on two wheels.
Reinvented with bursts of culture and creativity, the South West’s largest city is also conveniently close to some of British countryside’s loveliest gems. Seriously close – we’re talking Welsh mountain land, the beautiful Cotswolds, and the coasts of Devon just a couple of hours drive away. So read on for our top 5 destinations within two hours drive of Bristol!
Weymouth
Driving time from Bristol: One hour 45 minutes
A gorgeous seaside town in Dorset, southern England. It has a wonderfully sandy beach, lined with famously colorful beach huts and backed by Georgian houses. Weymouth is a fab part of the Jurassic coastline, and the perfect spot for a seaside break!
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Exeter
Driving time from Bristol: One hour 30 minutes
Exeter, home to a rather cool castle, is an ancient city on the River Exe in southwest England. Dating back to the Roman era, the city walls envelop a bustling centre and the Gothic Exeter Cathedral. From landscaped gardens to a subterranean world of Exeter Underground Passageways – it’s a tremendous historic break.
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Chipping Campden
Driving time from Bristol: One hour 30 minutes
Perhaps one of the Cotswolds most beautiful towns, Chipping Campden is the land of elegant terraces, quaint tearooms and true old-school English countryside vibes. If a peaceful break to the Cotswolds is what you’re after, Chipping Campden is your best bet!
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Brecon Beacons
Driving time from Bristol: One hour 50 minutes
The Brecon Beacons: National Park, mountain range, and all-round scenic extravaganza. In 2012, the national park became the 5th destination in the world to be win the title of International Dark Sky Reserve, and works tirelessly to retain its pollution-free, milky-way magic. Through the curtains of lush woodland, it’s also brimming with magical waterfalls and rapids, beautiful to photograph and fun to explore.
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Totnes
Driving time from Bristol: One hour 30 minutes
Devon’s most artistically bohemian town, Totnes lies on the River Dart and enjoys all the charm of the South West. For shopping addicts, Totnes offers an exceptional range of small independent retailers and is famed for its promotion of ethical products, wholefoods and fair trade goods. Plus the farmers markets are just to die for!
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Go Ape!
Do you fancy escaping the city and finding your inner Tarzan? You’ll love the high-speed zip lines, free-fall swings and 30 metre high tree top bridges at Go Ape! Perfect for groups of friends, families or a different kind of date with your partner, there are a number of Go Ape centres located across the UK.
Highlights: Getting out in the fresh air of the tree tops
Trivia: If you’re scared of heights fear not! Go Ape is proud to have helped lots of people conquer their fear of heights. Why not give it a try – you might surprise yourself!
