Wintersun - Bristol Hotels - Perfect Relaxation at the Gateway to England's West Country

Here are five tips to get you started. But what are the secrets to making the most of 'gateway Bristol'? Bristol is a perfect destination, as a destination in its own right or as a gateway for anyone wanting to explore South West England. Bath and Somerset, few parts of Britain offer the range of attractions available around Bristol.

Bristol and nearby Bath are great for shopping 1.

And then there's the brand new Cabots Shopping Centre which is due to open in September 2008. Head north of the centre to visit the massive Mall at Cribbs Causeway where you'll find all your favourite high street stores, alternatively. The modern Galleries centre and the charming little shops clustered around Christmas Steps, there's the city centre with Broadmead. Bristol is an accessible centre for a shopping break, whether it's mid-summer or pre-Christmas. Bristol and nearby Bath are renowned for great shopping.

Attractions for all the family 2.

. . The only limit is your imagination and the time you have available. The Clifton Suspension Bridge or the Explore-at-Bristol science centre in the heart of the city's rejuvenated docks, bristol Zoo, why not visit Brunel's SS Great Britain, when you are all shopped out. Within a short distance of Bristol centre you'll find some of Britain's most famous visitor attractions.

Pubs and restaurants a great selection of bars, 3.

Many of which are close to The Colston Hall and The Bristol Hippodrome where you can enjoy live music and the best of West End and Broadway productions, restaurants and pubs, when the sun goes down there's Bristol's exciting nightlife scene: a mass of stylish bars.

Georgian Bath is just a few miles away 4.

Don't miss Bath's hot springs and Roman baths or a flutter on the horses at the town's picturesque racecourse. Stunning architecture and beautiful position deep in the Avon valley, it's easy to visit Georgian Bath with its long history, while you're in the area.

A perfect stopover centre 5.

The Bristol area is perfect for a short break in your journey, being positioned at the intersection of the M4 and M5 motorways. Or if you're headed over to Wales, bristol makes a perfect stopover point on a trip to Devon and Cornwall.

Don't leave it too long before you visit this amazing city, whether it's your first time or you're a seasoned fan of everything Bristolian.