Bristol (31Dec23 - 01Jan24):
Bristol's history in a few lines:
Origins:
Bristol emerged as a small Anglo-Saxon port in the 11th century, taking advantage of its strategic location on the River Avon. Its name comes from "Brycgstow," meaning "place of the bridge.".
Middle Ages:
During the Middle Ages, it became one of the most important ports in England, standing out in maritime trade with Ireland and the European continent.
19th Century:
In the 19th century, Bristol was a key center of the Industrial Revolution, with significant development in shipbuilding and the tobacco industry. It was also a major hub for transatlantic trade.
Present:
Today, Bristol is a modern and vibrant city, known for its technological innovation, its arts scene, and its commitment to sustainability. It is a cultural hub in southwest England.
A young, vibrant city with lots of fast-food restaurants and long opening hours. We really enjoyed it, and spending New Year's Eve here was a lot of fun and free. By the way, it was freezing cold, but the girls would rather freeze than show off their figures.
Bristol goes very well with London because of its good train connections and because it allows you to combine capital, a creative environment and a city with its own character in the same trip.
Information obtained from the web https://www.exteriores.gob.es
Passport: Mandatory. The United Kingdom is not part of the Schengen area.
Visa:Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). Visit the official website Clicking here.
European Health Insurance Card: It's necessary, it's very easy to order online and they send it to your home. Request.
Vaccines: There are no mandatory vaccinations for entry.
Foreign exchangeScotland and Bristol use the pound, while Dublin uses the euro. Revolut is very useful.
International driving permit: It is not mandatory. DGT.
Payment card/currency exchange: we always go with Revolut definitely.
Roaming: After Brexit, it is advisable to confirm with each company.
GPS: Maps.me Download the maps for Spain and they work great offline, whether you're on foot, by car, or on public transport.
Where to eat: If you want to eat at a restaurant, there's also the app. TheFork which has many discounts. If you book with the code 7C1B79A3 When you are finishing the booking, you will get 1000 Yums = €10 discount at your next meal. In addition to other special offers they often have, or simply to accumulate points and use them for discounts on your next payments.
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Day 31 Bristol: New Year's Eve, free.
Practical tips for traveling to Bristol
Si viajas a Bristol, una de las formas más rápidas es hacerlo desde London The train journey takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes, a factor often overlooked compared to other options. Furthermore, cities like Brighton or Eastbourne can be a good extension if you're looking to add some coastal scenery to your trip. Bristol is one of the most interesting destinations in the south of England, ideal for combining alternative culture, history, and nearby day trips in just a few days.
Another destination in England: 
A discovery of a place.
I don't know about the rest of the year, but at Christmas the atmosphere is amazing. Generally speaking, we've always had great experiences at that time of year throughout England.