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Bristol claims top spot in Time Out’s 2024 best places to visit list

By Harvi Kaur  Wednesday Dec 13, 2023

Bristol’s blend of traditional heritage, bustling nightlife and cultural attractions have seen it claim a top spot on Time Out’s best places to visit in 2024 list.

In what is now a regular occurrence, the city’s charm, cultural richness, and ambience has once again captured the attention of national journalists.

Bristol tops a list of 15 ‘best places to visit’ published by Time Out, with Hull, the Isles of Scilly, London and Belfast also in the top five.

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The article says: “Should we really be surprised that (apparently) everyone is moving to Bristol? Its cultural scene is just as exciting as London’s, but it’s still only a short coach journey away; it has picture-perfect streets and bustling, diverse nightlife. And in 2024, its arts offering is only getting better.”

Bristol Old Vic’s musical adaption of Starter for Ten, DIASPORA by Diverse Artists Network, the opening of Boxhall – by the people behind London’s Boxpark, Clifton Coffee Roasters, Bravas, Gloucester Road and Bristol Ferry Boats all get a mention.

Chiara Wilkinson, features editor at Time Out UK, said: “We’re over the moon to share our Time Out list of the best places to visit in the UK in 2024.

“These destinations have buzzy new openings, excellent food and drink offerings and pinch-me-moment landscapes. With its vibrant cultural scene set to get even bigger next year, Bristol was a deserving winner – but it was also great to see underrated destinations like Hull, Wrexham and Falmouth take their spots in the top 15. If you need an excuse to book a staycation, surely this is it.”

Bristol’s blend of traditional heritage, bustling nightlife and cultural attractions have seen it claim a top spot on Time Out’s best places to visit in 2024 list – photo: Harvi Kaur

Main photo: Bristol Ferry Boats

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