Bristol enjoys a growing, vibrant and friendly Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) scene. The city has a fabulous selection of gay venues, clubs, gay-friendly accommodation, shopping, theatre and arts. The LGBT population of Bristol is estimated to be at least 7% of the total population, one of the largest urban LGBT populations in the UK.
Getting to Bristol
Bristol Temple Meads is the main railway station for Bristol and is only a 15 minute walk from the Old Market area of Bristol which is the location for many venues that are of interest.
Bristol Parkway is Bristol’s second railway station and is in the north of the city. You can catch trains to Bristol Temple Meads from here or take the no. 73 bus into the city centre.
First Great Western is the main railway company that serves the west country.
Bristol Bus station is located in Malborough Street, near to the central shopping district of Bristol and is about a 25 minute walk to the Old Market area.
National Express run services to Bristol from all major cities in the UK.
MegaBus also serves Bristol and will drop you off outside the famous Colston Hall in the centre of Bristol.
First Bus is one of the bus and coach companies that serves the area.
Bristol International Airport is located about eight miles south west from central Bristol. The A38 runs from the airport to the city and there are regular buses (Bristol International Flyer) from the airport to the centre of Bristol. Key carriers: easyJet, Ryan Air, Flybe, KLM.
Bristol is easily accessible via the M5 and M4 motorways.
From the M4, exit at junction 19 (signpost to Bristol) and follow the M32 into the city centre. From the M5, exit at junction 18 and follow the A4 Portway (signpost Bristol Airport) into the city centre.
The Old Market area of town is near the end of the M32 motorway.
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- IBIS BRISTOL CENTRE- Ibis Bristol Centre is an economy hotel located in the city centre in the famous Harbourside area. See Bristol's other Ibis for a location nearer to Old Market.
- Hotel Novotel Bristol- This Bristol hotel is near Temple Meads Station and a short walk from King Street.
- Premier Apartments- Contemporary and stylish Bristol serviced apartments in a range of city centre locations.
- Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel- With a fabulous location next to Bristol Cathedral and the historic waterfront, the Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel offers ideal accommodations for enjoying the city.
- Woodstock Guest House- An outstanding 1890's house with period features and modern facilities, situated in Brislington, just 1.5 miles from BRISTOL city centre
- Mercure Bristol Holland House Hotel and Spa- Enjoy the hospitality of the Mercure Bristol Holland House Hotel & Spa which is perfectly placed for business or leisure.
- Hilton Garden Inn- A Bristol hotel, just steps away from Temple Meads Train Station and city center attractions
- Ibis Temple Meads- Ibis Bristol Temple Meads Quay is located within short distance of Temple Meads railway station (exit Temple Quay), a few minutes from Old Market.
- The Bristol Hotel- This luxury Bristol hotel is surrounded by the best of Bristol’s Old City and maritime history.
- Raddison Blu Hotel- Encased in shimmering glass, this impressive central Bristol hotel’s iconic high-rise building is an impressive landmark above the city skyline.
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Centre- Stay at the Modern Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Centre Hotel, Opposite Bristol Temple Meads Train Station and a Short Stroll to Bristol's Office and Shopping Districts.
- Bristol Marriott Hotel City Centre- Cabot Circus Shopping Centre stands proud on the doorstep of the Hotel and is just five minutes walk from Old Market (15 minutes from the Centre).
- Out Bristol- Features, lifestyle, culture and scene online magazine and resource site for the LGBT community.
- Visit Bristol- The official tourist information site for Bristol
- Shout Out Radio- Bristol's community LGBT radio station.