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Off to Spitbank Fort In Portsmouth

April 25, 2014 by admin 16 Comments

So excited to finally be heading to Spitbank Fort. Its a small luxury hotel on a sea fort off the coast of Portsmouth. It only has eight suites inside former gun emplacements, a restaurant, bar and rooftop entertainment area. A private boat trip to the island, champagne reception, private tour of the Spitbank Fort, what more can a girl ask for?

Really excited! I have only been to Portsmouth a handful of times since I moved back to London in 2010. I was originally meant to go for Valentines day but due to the terrible weather we’ve had in the UK of late the winds had damaged the stairs on the fort so we had to reschedule. Finally that day has come! So I will be spending most of Sunday on an exclusive private island in Portsmouth!

Some of you may already know that I lived and studied in Portsmouth a good 4 years. Can you spot the Spinnaker tower in the background? That used to be(still is) the place to hang out in Portsmouth.

I will be sure to update the blog with pictures once I get back, but in the meantime here is a video of what the fort looks like. Also follow on Instagram or Facebook for regular updates.

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Look Mum No Hands! London Cafe Hopping

March 22, 2014 by admin 27 Comments

I recently wrote about my hunt for a new ride. In my hunt I have taken the search back to my roots. When I say “roots” I use that lightly in that I went to college in Clerkenwell Road which is a just around the corner from the bike hunting ground. I heard about a bike shop that does beautiful bespoke bikes, imported from none other than where the dutchies come from. I have put my name down for a red 3-5 speed bike.

Another plus side to this place, The Bicycle Man to be exact, is that it does the Cycle to Work Scheme. So providing the bike comes under £1000 total including accessories then its all mine! My search of course was sweetened by one of my favourite cafes. Look Mum No Hands sits in the heart of Clerkenwell area in one of London’s fashionable postcodes. I could hang out here for hours. I normally bring my laptop with me and either catch up on some work, blog or just enjoy the relaxed and hip atmosphere with one of their cappuccinos.

Look Mum No Hands is not just any cafe, it has a bicycle repair shop attached to it. You can tell where the name comes from by just looking at the theme of the decor. Which is perfectly fitting with my search for a new bike. This places just goes to prove at how explosively creative our coffee culture has become in London. We are slowly moving away from the usual popular cafes chains and rekindling our love for more independent with an authentic feel. It doesn’t come any better than Look Mum No Hands cafe. The cafe is a popular hangout spot for “two-wheels-good folk”. They have an outdoor courtyard which is beautiful on sunny days.

When I took the boyfriend on a Sunday afternoon for a late lunch, we combined food with a little bit of work as we brought laptops for a bit of programming session. Not unsual, as you will find many of London’s creative folk all typing away on their laptops or chilling with a book or buntering with friends. So whether you are into bikes or just love good food with a bit of a fun atmosphere then this place is for you.

You can also bring your kids too as it a place for young and old. Their food changes all the time and is absolutely delicious. You have to try their chicken and mushroom pie, or their salads, which by the way are filling on their own. I have also stopped by for their fruit smoothies. Natural goodness without any additional crap in the ingredients. There is plenty to choose from too. I love the chatter of the place and I return here when I can for a people-watching session and sink away in the background while sipping away on my coffee.

So what are your favourite coffee shops and what make them special?

Newcastle – Gateshead | Angel of the North

March 7, 2014 by admin 40 Comments

“People are always asking, why an angel? The only response I can give is that no-one has ever seen one and we need to keep imagining them. The angel has three functions – firstly a historic one to remind us that below this site coal miners worked in the dark for two hundred years, secondly to grasp hold of the future, expressing our transition from the industrial to the information age, and lastly to be a focus for our hopes and fears – a sculpture is an evolving thing.” – sculptor, Antony Gormley

Who says you cannot have bucketlist items from the country you live in. Well, visiting Newcastle meant I was able to do just that. Tick an item off my bucket list that is. I have been wanting to see the Angel of the North for such a long time now, but always thought the journey over there was just too long. You This coming from the person that drove 5 hours straight to go climb the Walsh cliffs in Three Peaks(check Facebook page for pictures) or drive through the night to bunk at Portland Bill for the sole purpose of feeling the adrenaline rush of climbing the cliffs of Portland and feel that fresh breeze whilst hanging meters above sea level. So you can just imagine my excitement, pointing like a little school girl looking at her chosen toy at Hamleys. I spotted it meters before approaching our stop, I knew this thing was huge but it was bigger than my imagination. It was blistering with wind but this angel didn’t even flinch. All 20 metres of her stands tall over looking Tyneside A-roads and come rain or shine she watches over Gateshead. Made with enough steel to make 16 double-decker buses and apparently the largest angel sculpture in the world, so no wonder it is seen by 33 million people a year, seen by one person every second. That’s 90,000 people every day! If you follow me on Instagram you would have seen a very excited Bee came face to face with an Angel. Can you blame me? This thing is Big, Bold and Beautiful. There, my seal of approval. So whether you believe in angels or not, this is certainly something you have to see if you are in Newcastle. Getting to the Angel of the North couldn’t be easier as transportation in Gateshead is frequent and easy to find. We got on what I now refer to as the ‘Geordie bus’ from Gateshead Interchange which runs buses fairly frequent to the Angel and only takes about 20 minutes if not less. In my excitement I was not timing the journey. The angel is in Gateshead(although I keep referencing Newcastle) which is accessed via Newcastle Station. From London you can easily get to the north via East Coast trainlines at Kings Cross.

No doubt Newcastle has seen a lot of regeneration in the last few years as it hit hard times in the 1980s when many of the factories and coal mines shut down which meant the loss of jobs and the standards of living that were were once enjoyed when the going was good were hit upon. Visiting the city now you can still tell that a lot of the infrastructure is new from the newly built Sage Gateshead venue where we had the bloggers conference to the Baltic Museum of contempory Art that I wrote about recently and the beautiful Millennium Bridge and many other buildings, bridges on the River Tyne that are just simply beautiful to look at.

Below is a visual diary of the of the sights in Newcastle when I wasnt too busy drooling over all the intricacies of the engineering. I am taking a digital detox this weekend and will only have my Nikon if I am allow to take it to Norfolk this weekend. So no Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or Blogger. Have an awesome weekend! x

Afternoon Tea On The Six

February 25, 2014 by admin 16 Comments

If you have not been to Newcastle then you have no idea what you are missing out on. It seems like its own little country as listening to the Geordie accent totally transports you. Well this past weekend I was literally transported from London to Newcastle. After mingling with travel bloggers and comparing notes over the weekend, Sunday was reserved for a much more relaxed affair. It couldn’t have come any better than an invitation to the Six Restaurant on the river banks of the Tyne. Perched up high on the sixth floor of the Baltic Centre of Contemporary Art. Think Tate Modern in London but this time with less of the sky scrapers to distract you from the endless river views. Mr Awesome and I had the best seats in town with views of the Millennium Bridge, Sage and the beautiful Tyne Bridge. If you read through my travel posts you will know how I go on about architecture so sipping English Breakfast and munching on delicious delights from the magicians in the Six’s kitchen, whilst marveling over magnificent engineering outside is heaven on both the lips and the eyes. Jazz music played softly in the background while sipping away, by far the best way to ease into the week. Not to mention being made to feel like royalty as they are so attentive when it comes to service, my idea of Sunday well spent.

Once we had satisfied our taste buds and let the attention go to our heads, it was time to fully explore the Baltic Centre from top to bottom not that you can miss the building on the river anyway. The building not only houses a diverse collection of contemporary arts but this is a place you can “experience art, learning about it and participating in it, BALTIC is a place where people are happy to meet, eat, shop..” It does not disappoint. You cannot miss out on this place when you visit Newcastle. The afternoon tea at the Six Restaurant is served up with Quayside views for only £14.95 per person and with a little cocktail or Champagne to liven things up is £20-23. Don’t say I don’t take you places. A word of warning for the guys taking the ladies to the Six, make sure to leave a sweet treat on the plate as you will need it to prize your lady from the powder room as she will more than likely be drooling over the wall to wall river views in the stunning the ladies room(see picture at the bottom).

I have a feeling I will be heading back to Newcastle very very soon…

Baltic Centre for Contemporary Arts – Six Restaurant – [The silver container like box on the top floor shown above.]

Art is all around the building – including the mirrored stairs both ground to ceiling

Six Restaurant - Newcastle - Ladies powder room

Six Restaurant – Ladies powder room with wall to wall river views.

London Charisma – Summer’s Festival Season

February 21, 2014 by admin 26 Comments

”When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford.”-Samuel Johnson”

Outdoor Concert at London Pleasure Gardens

There is always something to do in London, that it just seems impossible to have seen it all. I came across this video by Alfred Marroquin which showcases London’s charisma and charm, I couldn’t keep it to myself. London is not just the touristy hotspots but the people interaction, shopping, the street arts and performers and of course the food.

London is one the most captivating cities in the world whether you are a local or a tourist, you cannot help but be mesmerised by the charisma and passion for city living and hanging out with all those that tell stories about very brick and tile that form building blocks for the areas they live in. It doesnt matter if you have lived in London since you were born or whether you have been here 5-10 years.

I love that you can walk by the same corner 5-10 times and still be able to discover something new and just the fact that things change so much here even when not expect or required. There are endless hidden treasures. I just love how Alfred captured the essence of this beautiful city, you can help but be a little proud of calling it home…

Now, although this weekend I am opting for a change of scenery and going to Newcastle to see the Angel of the North with Travese 14. I will leave you with this video to inspire your exploring if you are in London this weekend. Take care of the city while I am away….

A walk in the Park | Burgess Park

February 15, 2014 by admin 27 Comments

The winter seems to be lingering around London like its here to stay – I hope not! For a split second I thought the sun come out and quickly put on my boots to get some fresh air. It’s been raining none stop lately that when it finally stopped it was really a chance see if there were any buildings still standing after the 100mph winds we have had as well as to take a walk and sample the cool fresh air in one of my favorite parks. Not only because its a short walk from my flat but its peaceful with lush green fields all year round but even better when spring comes in and adds a bit of colour with blooming flowers. Developed as a result of regeneration after this area was badly bombed in World War II. I also delight in that fact that the park – Burgess Park was named after a woman. Not just any woman, the first woman Mayor around these parts. Jessie Burgess was Camberwell’s first woman Mayor in 1973.

Burgess Park was re-transformed in 2012 with a beautiful lake, kids playing fields and an extension that now includes BMX park. This is fastly turning out into a favourite spot in the park. On dry crisp nights I can come here and watch the ~~brave and crazy~~ talented kids and adults alike doing 360s on BMX bikes on the flood light lit tracks. I also can’t wait for picnics and barbecues in the park. Another reason why I cannot wait for summer to come is that there is one section of the park that is lined with trees producing the sweetest berries. You bring lunch, I have the fruity dessert covered! Another cool spot is the little mound or hill in the middle of the park the gives stunning views of the city skyline when night falls on London. Just beautiful!

What I love about this area is that it also allows me to travel without leaving the country. My little secret on the Old Kent Road is the Moroccan Cafe. Well not so secret now. Don’t say I never tell you anything. This is a dentist’s nightmare and Bee’s haven of course! French speaking Moroccans will tell you a story or two if you stick around for a cappuccino and the freshly baked cakes and baklava on view. Not that I need that much arm twisting, considering the colourful delights of Arabic and French baking that is always enticingly on display. In addition to the cafe, right across the street is an Ethiopian restaurant that would have Gordon Ramsey swearing like a sailor at just how tongue bitingly good the food here is and that includes the vegetarian option too. Ahhh. Welcome to my happy place. Just don’t go revealing my little secret spots to anyone.

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Lets Misbehave: An Evening with The Great Gatsby

December 28, 2013 by admin 7 Comments

Quiet streets on the west of London, unbelievably quiet for a Saturday night. It was as if the streets had been cleared for the special occasion. Arriving at Royal Oak, it was windy with a fresh crisp breeze blowing at the rain, enough to make it seem as if the sky was dusting out diamond drops as they glistened in the bright street lamp posts.

Midnight blue dress embellished with crystals and sequins, a vintage fur stole on the shoulder adorned with Swarovski brooches completed the look of a bygone era. For this evening, Mr Gatsby was in cahoots with the Candlelight club in throwing the party of the year. Ending 2013 with a party to remember, by travelling back into time celebrating the year’s successes in jazz-filled speakeasy style of the 1920s era.

Arriving at the Porchester Hall, revealed only hours earlier. The secret location hosting the time travel to experience the exuberant dancing, taking advantage of upbeat tempos of Jazz and Ragtime music. Some of which was to be live and played by none other than Albert Hall’s the Flying Aces, entertaining since 1916. Entering Porchester Hall you are immediately greeted by the opulent and striking red carpeting, glossy bronze metalwork inviting you up the stairs.

Built in 1929, still standing elegantly, the hall is panelled with English oak and walnut, luxurious rich crimson velvet drapes and magnificent crystal chandeliers hang from the ceiling. This sumptuous splendour has hosted many a fantastic concert, reception and banquet, but tonight, it playing host to the young and beautiful. All wishing and hoping to meet the acquaintance of The Great Gatsby.

Each table laid with candlelight to create perfect ambience, the ladies and gents completing the look with lavish attention to detail in everyone’s interpretation of the roaring 20’s. The roaring 20’s made it clear that it was a new age and fashion was progressing for both men and women’s dress.

Swathes of diaphanous fabrics, art deco silhouettes, flapper dresses, frills and fringes. Men decked in the tailored look, simpler, padded jackets, wide legged trousers, brighter colours to reflect the brightness of the music scene, theatre and good times of the era. Pinstripes made fashionable by Al Capone. Men looking ever so dashing in the “Power suit”. All of that was making an appearance at the Porchester Hall by the gentlemen, and showing the ladies just how to party in true 1920’s gangster style.

With the deemed lights and flapper dress adorned with sparkle that would seem to have robbed DeBeers of their finest rocks. Champaign and cocktails flowing, travelling back into time does have its perks!

People waltzing and doing a variation of the Lindy Pop and the famous Charleston dance, ladies flattering energetically while pearl stands swang uncontrollably missing dance partners by an inch, it was an enjoyable and fun evening to experience. Now back in reality and ready to usher in 2014 with 3 days to go. Below are some of the shots from The Gatsby swaray thrown by the Candlelight Club.

Have you had a taste of candlelight club?

The great gatsby starring Leonardo Di Caprio, “The Great Gatsby” stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Carey… 1920s Setting

Southbank Thrills – A London Gem Not To Miss

December 3, 2013 by admin Leave a Comment

Long gone are the summer days, gloomy overcast grey clouds have returned like a friend I have not seen in a decade. Darkness is upon London before the afternoon has even turned into evening. In a bid to cheer myself up and forget the about the chill that is slowly undressing the trees bare, Mr Awesome and I were looking through pictures of the trip toEgypt and comparing the unforgiving heat to the hibernation inducing cold in London.

Looking through the sun-kissed beaches of Sharm El Sheik was enough to make me miss the scary but thrilling dives in the red sea.

We decided to give up on self-deprecating talk over our failure to import the Egyptian heat over to the queen’s island and decided to embark on one of my usual walks to Southbank. “Yes its cold but we can stop by for hot chocolate on the way” were my words in a bid to entice Mr A to join me. His sweet tooth is just as bad a mine so with a little bit of a bribery, a set of gloves and warm coats we set off to Soutbank.

This walk was part in protest at being asked to sit through Fargo. As a movie buff, Mr Awesome has watched enough movies to put Blockbusters back in the black (he’s probably the reason why one is still surviving in Essex when the others have shutdown).

Secretly celebrating my escape from watching the Coen brother’s Fargo, we were headed in the direction of the River Thames. During this time of year Southbank is beautifully lit with Christmas decorations, you can smell the mulled wine and German sausages as you approach the market. Children’s giggles coming from spinning carousels and coma inducing chocolate counters while Christmas jungles from fake Santas decorate the Christmas market stalls. Trees twinkling with lights as if to usher you in to the surroundings.

In December Southbank is home to 80 chalets selling a range of products from hand made jewellery, toys, food, to beautifully decorated plates. Also tucked under the Waterloo bridge is Southbank’s book market and come rain or shine this little gem is open for business and if you are into your reading, whether comics or novels this is one little spot to shield yourself from the London rain with a coffee or tea while passing the time admiring antique books and magazines. This place has been around ever since I could remember and has some of the coolest publications waiting to be re-discovered.

I have racked up plenty of miles doing this walk over the years but this time it was different. Oh yeah, I was brave this time. Having debated on whether to try the weird burgers that are usually found at these markets Mr Awesome and I debated on whether to try the Kangaroo or Ostrich burger.

We settled on Ostrich; only because apparently Kangaroos are better looking animals and therefore shouldn’t be eaten. That justification was as good as any and so 5 minutes later my tummy was welcoming a tasty Ostrich burger. Succulent with onions draped in a thick gravy like sauce with a garnish of herbs and good ol’ trusted K-Sauce (Ketchup!). Unexpectedly good! Why did I wait so long?…

Queen Elizabeth - Embankment - Southbank

Are the markets near you getting you in the spirit of Christmas?

UK Road Tripping Bath To Bristol Pt2

July 18, 2013 by admin 4 Comments

Following the trail of Gromit Unleased!

This is the second installment to my post on the “ambitious” weekend goal of covering Yeovil, Cheddar-Gorge, Street, Bath and Bristol. The first part can be read here. Both of these cities are among stunning cities in the UK that are perfect for city breaks. Bristol straddles the River Avon in the southwest of England and has plenty of maritime history but were in the city for other reasons.

By Invitation only…

A friend had extended invitations after an invitation to visit Bristol but our plans simply didn’t mesh as he always works out of town just as much as I do if not more. This time being in Somerset it just didn’t make any sense for me to be this close to Bristol and not visit. The journey to Bristol started from Bath and took only 30 minutes drive. Bristol is now a cultural hub, the Harbourside, where the M Shed museum explores local social and industrial heritage. The harbour’s 19th-century warehouses now contain restaurants, shops and cultural institutions such as the contemporary art gallery The Arnolfini. So for a quick weekend visit, I was keen to sample some elements of the many paid and free things to do in Bristol, even though, were not going to have too much time for it all.

Driving through picturesque countrysides via long winding country roads, I was looking around the city limits as we entered Bristol, trying to see if I could catch a glimpse of triumphant Victorian engineering at its best but I just couldn’t see it. Meeting my friend Khalid near his home, we set off to walk to the Clifton Suspension Bridge via the scenic route through Ashton Court Estate.

Dear oh Deer…

Khalid took us to see Ashton Court Estate having walked under the flyover bridge and coming across skateboarders. My boyfriend decided he was going to show Khalid and I some of his skills on the board. I was stunned that dude still had some moves on him from his teenage years.

Arriving on the Ashton Court Estate, all 850 acres of it, beautiful garden with huge oak trees which were apparently imported and a grand deer park that has kept deer here since 1332. The estate also boasts not one but two 18-hole pitch-and-putt golf courses(I don’t do golf, I am guessing that’s pretty big right?).

The estate was owned by the Smyth family and has a rich history with stories of impersonations and fights over inheritance worthy of a blockbuster write up. We circled the estate to walk through the park to see the deers up close.

I was really looking forward to seeing these beautiful red deers that roam freely on the grounds but unluckily we came on the day they had recently introduced a few young deers into the compound so they closed off parts of the grounds to allow them to settle in. We could see them from a distance but not near enough for my phone to take good shots.

Just like us, they were sheltering under bushes to hide from the fierce sun we had on Sunday. A real shame that I had managed to leave my DSLR in my living room when I left on Friday so I could not zoom in on them to take good pictures as they were far away. Really beautful animals. I may have to check out the ones close to home, Richmond Park in London also has some Red and Fallow deer which have been roaming around and grazing the park since 1532.

Ashton Court Estate also hosts the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta which has been running for over 30 years. During the Fiesta hot air balloons take to the sky as the sun rises and sets with mass ascents from 150 teams taking off at 6am and 6pm to light up the sky with these colourful, fun and creatively decorated balloons. This year’s Fiesta takes place from 8th-11 August. I may hopefully come back to see these and the deers!

Coming face to face with Clifton…

With the gates of Ashton Court Estate leading to Clifton Bridge closed, we walked back down and crossed the river passing the lock that controls river flow in Bristol’s rivers. As we walked up, we could see Clifton from miles away. We must have walked around for at least 2-3 miles to get to Ashton Court I didn’t really want to ask just how we were going to get up to the height where Clifton stood.

We took to the walk up the winding path snaking around up to 75 meters above sea level before arriving in sweaty excitement at the reward before us. Coming face to face with the Clifton Suspension Bridge having looked at many pictures and reading about its construction and designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, seeing it there was pretty awesome.

Having won a contest in which he put forward a few drawings in a competition, it was a real shame he died five years before its completion. He battled funding of the project, the construction was completed a good 30 years after the starting due to delays caused by funding as well as riots and protests in the city with some opposing plans over expenditure for the project.

For me, this is another iconic structure showcasing the true beauty behind metallurgy and how advanced we are in technology of metals(among other things). I see San Francisco’s Golden Gates bridge in the same light. It sounds ridiculous that I would travel that far just to marvel at a bridge, the Golden Gates is not just a bridge now is it?

It’s amazing just how creative the human(yes, other animals too!) mind can be and just how something that was built then with the little technology they had compared to what we have today can stand the test of time. The Golden Gates Bridge was started around the same time as Clifton but completed in 1937 while Clifton opened in 1964. Spanning 214 metres between two towers and 75 meters sea level, it was originally built for pedestrian and horse-drawn traffic but now carries 12,000 plus cars a day and around 4 million a year.

Like John Muir said, “The power of imagination makes us infinite”. The Clifton Suspension bridge is truly ingenious and innovative construction by the Victorians. It’s now Bristol’s cultural icon structure and easily recognisable image of the city.

A spot of Banksy…

You cannot visit Bristol, the home of the famous street artist, Banksy, and not run into his art on the streets. Having passed some of the street amateur art under the bridges I wanted to see the real deal. Bristol is quite hilly so prepare for a little up an down. I had not planned on hiking and didn’t pack any hiking boots but my Anne Klein iFlexi flats haven’t failed me yet. For those visiting London and want to check out Banksy’s art, check out these Banksy locations in London.

What goes up must surely come down. As we walked up to Clifton we had to walk back down to the town center. With the bus taking 20 minutes to arrive looking at the timetable, our tour guide for the day, my friend decided it was going to take just as long to get into town so walking was to be the way to get back down.

At this rate, I was thinking I could do with a but of a break after walking around in the heat and we passed a few Boston Tea Party cafes which seemed just as popular as Starbucks or Costa in London as I had spotted a few in Bath too. Not long before getting into the center did we come into contact with a “A Banksy”, above. I would have loved to hunt for more but it was getting dark and my feet were starting to ask why I was torturing myself after a lovely spa in Bath.

The hunt is on for Gromit!…

I had my first encounter with Gromit unleashed was when I saw it in Cheddar Gorge and my bf took to taking pictures of me while I posed and made faces at Gromit. Over the years we have had several themes of this nature around the UK, we have had bears, cows, elephants and other animal statues painted and scattered around different cities in the UK and auctioned off to raise money for charity.

They have unleashed 80 Gromits for 10 weeks around the Bristol county area all painted to different themes. Gromit Unleashed is a public art exhibition with giant sculptures of Gromit, decorated by invited artists and unleashed on the streets. This is being led by the Wallace and Gromit Grand Appeal, a charity raising money for Bristol Children’s Hospital.

The exhibition is such a great way to explore the city, especially if you are bringing kids along(I was just as excited each time I saw one). There is also a trail with a map marking all the Gromits and where in the city you can find them. There is also an app you can download with a guide to Gromit spotting(I didn’t get that far).

These will be on show until 1st of September so try and see them if you can. The Gromits will all be on auction at the end of the exhibition to raise funds for the appeal. I came across Superman Gromit, Pharoh Gromit, Pirate Gromit,….but sadly not enough time to see them all. Just as I was finishing this post I found out that there will be one Gromit in London. I will hunt it down and when I find it I will post it on my Facebook.

All good things must come to an end…

Bristol has some of the longest cycling routes stretching for miles with real beautiful scenery so next time I may rent a bike. It is such a large city that one day was never going to be enough but I came and saw what I was really was hoping to see, Clifton(and my friend). I still yearn to see more but night approached and Monday was slowly beaconing, it was time to catch up over dinner before we left Khalid and bf and I went our separate ways as he was staying in Somerset while I am working in London.

For more street art check out my previous post on Street Art in London and for more on Banksy’s Street art, check out Barbara’s piece on the Banksy Effect in Bristol. Details of Gromit and map of the trail can be found here.

For Banksy Street Art tours in Bristol check here for details.

Where To Stay In Bristol

Our south-west visit ways short but for a large city like Bristol, there are plenty of options for where to stay in Bristol. From cool Bristol Airbnbs, to lovely Bed and Breakfast to boutique and luxury hotels. There is something for everyone. Also because this is very much a university city, there are plenty of budget options for cheap hotels in Bristol.

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