Bristol is the largest city in the south west of England, with a population of approximately half a million. Bristol is a great city to explour and is located on the coast.
Bristol was once one of the most important trading ports in England and is famous for
Brunel’s Great Western steamship which was built in the city harbour and launched in 1837.
Another of Brunel’s famous steamships was the ss Great Britain, which was the first iron-hulled, propeller-driven ship to cross the Atlantic.

You can get to Bristol from Wales by taking the seven bridge crossing which crosses the river seven. This is an impressive bridge that was built by the French. The overall length of the crossing is 5128 m and has three lanes in each direction. There is a toll charge for crossing the bridge but is only charged one way from England to Wales with crossings in the other direction free of charge. If you are flying into Bristol airport and need a car try car hire Bristol who will search all the local rental companies to find you the best deals. Driving accross the bridge is a must for all visitors.