Bristol

Bristol is one of the most vibrant and artistic cities in Britain.

Nestled between rolling green hills and the deep blue sea, this countercultural epicentre is the birthplace of Banksy, Massive Attack and some of the best cider you'll ever down.

From independent shops promoting local artisans to seriously good seasonal eats and the only artificial surf lake in Europe, discover what makes Bristol so great with this pithy and highly opinionated guide.

This is part of a growing series of opinionated guides which offer no-nonsense insider's advice on what to do and see in Britain.