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Bristol & Bath

Nearly joined at the hip and visually stunning cities. Georgian townhouse meets Brunel. You could hire a bike and cycle between the two, or take a canoe if that's your thing. Bristol is a city of art — 11 Banksys at the last count — while Bath's gentler culture hits you at every street turn.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are good food and drink experiences in Bristol?

Bristol Old City Food & Drink Tour is a foodie walk seeking out the city's independent hotspots, from £74. Become A Home Barista, Bristol teaches the tips only baristas usually keep to themselves, from £84 — you already own the machine, might as well use it properly.

Are there hands-on, practical experiences in the area?

Build Your Own Firepit, Somerset has sparks flying in a proper Somerset workshop, from £169. Convert Your Van into a Camper, Somerset is the course that puts the practical into the fantasy everyone's had at least once, from £169.

What are good creative gifts for Bristol or Bath?

Lino Printing, Bristol is messy, mindful and genuinely satisfying, from £49. Wildflower and Stained Glass Decorations Workshop, Bristol is a slower, more mindful craft session — and yes, entirely Insta-worthy, from £90.

Is there something lighter or more sociable on offer?

Welcome to Bridgerton wanders the cobbled streets of Bath discussing cafés, boutiques and the season's upcoming balls, from £34. Shuffleboard Experience is a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud bar game for up to six, from £49.