Bristol

With a waterside terrace and big picture-windows overlooking the City Dock, the Dockyard Cafe is popular with people visiting the neighbouring SS Great Britain. — Lonely Planet

One of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in England. Queen Elizabeth I on her visit in 1574, is said to have described it as "the fairest, goodliest, and most famous parish church in England" — Frommer's

The bridge, designed by Brunel (1829-1831), is undoubtedly one of the finest suspension bridges in England. — Michelin Guide

Once an Augustinian abbey, this 14-15C Perpendicular Gothic building was consecrated as a cathedral church in 1542. — Michelin Guide

This extravagant, 35-bedroom Victorian–Gothic Revival mansion has been magnificently restored to reveal a showcase of the decorative arts where every ornate detail compels attention. — Fodor's

You get an idea of the merchants' opulence from the richly decorated rooms containing furniture and precious objects. — Michelin Guide

Check out the artifacts, photos, and sound and video recordings of and by Bristolians, all jazzed up with the latest interactive technology. — Fodor's