Friday 24 January 2014

I Spy: 7 Top Views To See In Bristol

I think we can all agree that Bristol is a great visual treat for the eyes! 
It's the pick of the West Country if you're looking for things to satisfy all tastes, and there's always something new to see, whether it be deer at Ashton Court, looking down on far away rooftops from the top of a hill, the latest street art scenes, or boats, birds and buoys bobbing along the river.

So, here are some of Bristol Whipped's favourite views and scenes from the last year. Of course this only scratches the surface on the visual delights of the city, but hey we've gotta start somewhere!

Why don't you let us know if there are any other landscapes or scenes that should be included? If you've got any "perfect timing" snaps from around the area then feel free to share!


 City Hall, College Green - This is a pretty impressive building at any time, but in the evening with these light projections dazzling passers by you can't help but stop to look.


 Hot Air Balloons, Brandon Hill - Bristol's famous balloon festival sees sights such as this all over town during the summer, I wouldn't be surprised if we ditched cars all together and just travelled everywhere in the city by balloon.


 Bristol's Suspension Bridge - Brunel's talent leaves it's lasting impression all over Bristol, not least the suspension bridge. We challenge you to take a bad photo of this amazing view!


 Bristol In Winter, College Green - When it snows in Bristol it may grind the whole city to a halt, but hey you can't complain when it leaves us with such a crisp wonderland! But make sure you get out there early though - before the inevitable sludge!


 Boats On The Waterfront - You haven't truly seen Bristol until you've seen the waterfront, and by night the reflections make this scene extra special.


 Cumberland Basin & Bristol Dry Dock - The more you venture up the hill through Hotwells to Clifton the further you can see across such a historical and varied landscape as it follows the river round its course. Bristol Whipped thoroughly recommends this view!


International Balloon Fiesta, Ashton Court - Combining two popular themes from the past photos: balloons and Bristol by night. But hey, you should really see this in the flesh as the balloons spark alight in time to music - it's eclectic, it's fun, it's Bristol!

So that's a quick tour of some of Bristol's best known views, keep an eye out for our next "I Spy: Bristol" posts as we look closer at some of the hidden gems and oddities of Bristol sights.

If you've got more local eye treats to add let us know, and why not see if you can discover some more!

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