The city is well set up for romance and fun. For online dating Bristol has a large number of websites and registered users. If you’re looking for a more traditional dating agency Bristol offers plenty of options too! That means there’s no excuse if you’re single for not getting out there and meeting a special someone to explore the city with, whether it’s the potential love of your life or a fun-minded activity partner to add to your circle of friends!
When you’ve secured that all-important first date, think carefully about the venue and activity for your first meet. Many people enjoy quirky and unusual occasions, so why not try the lovely Bristol Zoo Gardens? If the weather is good enough, you’ll be able to enjoy over 450 species of endangered and exotic species over twelve acres of gorgeously landscaped gardens, so you can get to know each other whilst laughing at the monkeys in Monkey Jungle! The University of Bristol Botanic Garden is also great if the sun is shining and you’re both interested in history and gardens.
If your date is more adventurous and has a head for heights, then Clifton Suspension Bridge offers fantastic views of the city and beyond. Set on the cliffs of Avon Gorge it’s a local masterpiece and a great excuse to get close! Wookey Caves are also a popular tourist attraction and Cheddar Gorge is fantastic for those who don’t mind going underground, with a virtual cathedral of glistening stalactites and stalagmites, all gloriously lit. It is now used for maturing and storing cheese. Just watch out for cheeky water voles on your trip!
If you or your date are culture vultures, visit Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, which is filled with interesting 19th century paintings and modern art side by side. The Arnolfini is also very popular with locals interested in contemporary art and changing installations and is a trendy place to be spotted! The SS Great Britain is also well worth a trip. This is Brunel’s masterpiece and the first ocean-sailing iron ship.
The Outer Edge is ideal if you like high octane adventure and offers hill walking, wild camping, abseiling, kayaking, canoeing, gorge walking and plenty more. Drive Tech Limited is also an interesting choice for adrenaline lovers. It’s a fully kitted out go-kart racing track with a very professional race circuit, 4X4 off road racing and skid pan racing too if you and your date have advanced abilities and enthusiasm for fast cars! All set in the picturesque landscape of Castle Combe, it’s also a romantic and pretty location.
After all that activity you’re likely to need food and drink and you’ll be in luck as there are plenty of recommended bars, restaurants and cafes in and around Bristol. Try The Clifton Sausage for hearty local food, American themed deli snacks and games of pool at The Elbow Room and enjoy delicious cocktails at the trendy Living Room.
If the date’s going well enough to continue late into the night, check out the wide range of listings and entertainments in Bristol with everything from the comedy clubs to live music venues such as the iconic Hippodrome or Watershed Media Centre. Of course, you can dance yourselves crazy at any one of the many nightclubs and music bars across town. Bristol certainly isn’t short of things to do for the intrepid dater!
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