4* Bristol Weekend

Itinerary

Weekend Highlights

• Hotel for 3 nights in central Bristol with breakfast 
• Buffet dinner on first & last night with t/c
• Porterage 
• Full day of leisure in Bristol
• Entrance to Berkeley Castle and Slimbridge Wetland Centre
• Guided tour of Berkeley Castle with tea/coffee 
• Light lunch at Slimbridge Wetland Centre
• En-route Cotswolds drive (time permitting)

A Great Weekend Away

Day 1 Join your holiday coach and head off to Bristol, dipping into the charming Cotswolds en-route. This scenic detour through one of England's most unspoilt regions will take you by way of charming Cirencester, the 'Capital of the Cotswolds', founded by the Romans when it was known as 'Corinium'. Then it's onward to Bristol and your centrally located 4* hotel for your 3-night stay. 3-course buffet dinner on the first night and last night with middle night BB. The hotel's central location means you have a choice of local restaurants for the middle night dinner within 15-min walk

Day 2 - 3 At leisure in Bristol with one included excursion and a free day in Bristol

A Day in Bristol
Spend the day at leisure to explore Bristol - you may even come across some of the murals and street art by one of the city's most notorious sons, Banksy!  The restored Harbourside area was once a busy dock where sailors and merchants would trade goods and set sail on voyages of discovery. Today it is an attractive, modern development filled with restaurants, bars and shops. The area buzzes with life and is a great place for a stroll along the water's edge and to Millennium Square with its fountains and world-class attractions. You may like to visit Brunel's ground-breaking SS Great Britain, one of the most important historic ships in the world and a template for all modern ships to come (entrance not included - approx £25 pp in 2026 - pre-booking may be required). 

Berkeley Castle & Slimbridge Wetland Centre
Off to Berkeley Castle this morning, where tea/coffee await on arrival in the Kitchen Garden Restaurant, before your guided tour of this magnificent castle founded in 1153 by the first Lord Berkeley. Soak up 900 years of its history from medieval fortress to family home, where each room tells part of its fascinating story. The cell where Edward II's murder is thought to have occurred may be explored, with the echoes of his cries in the 11m-deep dungeon reportedly heard each year on the anniversary of the event. Enjoy the terraced gardens with views over the River Severn to the Forest of Dean. NB Access to the castle is via the Keep Stairs (uneven with handrail) and the first floor is via steps. The garden terraces have some step

Next stop is Slimbridge Wetland Centre for an included light lunch in the Kingfisher Kitchen. Then there will be time to explore acres of beautiful wetland landscape. Meet ducks, geese and swans from all over the world and take in breath-taking views of the Severn Estuary. Spot a flamboyance of flamingos and explore one of Slimbridge's immersive exhibits including the Living Wetland. The site is fairly level with flat paths. Return to the hotel late afternoon. 

Day 4 - After checking out this morning, head back to the local area to join your feeder back to your home- towns. Time permitting there will be a stop for lunch and refreshments.

Accommodation

DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol City Centre

In the heart of Bristol city centre, modern 4* DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol City Centre provides a great base from which to explore the centre with Cabot Circus, the Bristol Aquarium and Hippodrome located all within a mile.

Housed in a 17th century glass kiln, Kiln restaurant serves modern British meals.

There is a lounge / bar and a free-of-charge fitness centre.

Spacious guestrooms feature 42" TV, WiFi, air con, safe, ironing facilities and hairdryer. Single rooms are doubles for sole use

There is a lift