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The Jane Austen Centre

Visiting the Jane Austen centre will see you transported back to Regency times and look at how living in the city affected Jane Austen and the influence it had on her both her life and her writing.

At the centre you will find a themed tea room that serves real leaf tea. Proper home made cakes and snacks also provide you with a traditional experience. If you are planning to visit in 2009 then you will be able to enjoy a brand new addition 'Romance and Reality.' This new exhibition is to be designed by Andrea Galer - BAFTA and EMMY award winner - and will focus on how the costumes were made for the BBC film 'Miss Austen Regrets.'

40 Gay Street,
Bath,
BA1 2NT

The British Empire & Commonwealth Museum

The first museum in the U.K. to present the 500-year history of the overseas British Empire awaits you at the British Empire & Commonwealth Museum. It was opened in 2002 and is within the Isambard Kingdom Brunel 19th century railway station that can be found at Temple Meads in Bristol.

 

The reason Bristol was chosen for the location of the museum is due to the connections the area has in history which was made through trade, piracy, shipbuilding, railways and exploration. Inside the museum you will find sixteen galleries that are there on a permanent basis, as well as a commercial archive including documents, objects, photographs and sound recordings.

 

The British Empire & Commonwealth Museum,

Clock Tower Yard,

Temple Meads,

Bristol,

BS1 6QH,

 

Tel: 0117 925 4980

Fax: 0117 925 4983

email: admin@empiremuseum.co.uk

Bristol Zoo Gardens

Bristol Zoo Gardens is home to over 300 varieties of animals from every corner of the globe. There are several attractions centred around various popular species of animal such as Gorilla Island, Seal and Penguin Coasts as well as Zona Brazil.

The Pelican restaurant serves hot meals and snacks and there are facilities in place for baby changing and feeding. The zoo is a marvellous day out for all the family, if you can make it you really should!

 

Bristol Zoo Gardens,

Clifton,

Bristol,

BS8 3HA

 

Information line: 0117 974 7399

Business line: 0117 974 7300

Fax: 0117 973 6814

 

email: information@bristolzoo.org.uk

 

Admission Prices:

 

Adult: £10.44 (£11.50 with voluntary donation)

Child (3-14): £6.59 (£7.25 with voluntary donation)

2 Adults and 2 children £30.89 (£34.00 with voluntary donation)

Concession: 15-18yrs / student / senior citizen / disabled adult: £9.08 (£10.00 with voluntary donation)

Disabled child: £5.18 (£5.70 with voluntary donation)

Carer for disabled adult: Free

 

A range of group prices and are available please contact the zoo or visit their website using the details given above.

 

Approximate distance/time from Bristol Airport: 10 miles, 20 minutes

At Bristol

At Bristol is an exciting hands-on experience into the world of science. With many hands-on exhibits and experiments there will be something for all the family.

 

The planetarium will allow you to take a trip to the stars and learn more about the universe in which we live, or maybe stay closer to planet Earth and have a look at the world of fossils which is specifically designed for children under the age of eight.

 

Workshops covering various topics are always running, or maybe watch the live science show by the science experts as they demonstrate experiments and activities. The centre is open every day except Christmas day.

 

AT-BRISTOL LIMITED

Anchor Road,

Harbourside,

Bristol,

BS1 5DB.

 

email: information@at-bristol.org.uk

 

Tel. 0845 345 1235 (local rate calls) or +44 (0)117 915 5000

 

Approximate distance/time from Bristol Airport: 9.7 miles, 20 minutes

 

For more information on sights and attractions in Bristol then please visit Visit Bristol for the latest information and attractions in the area.