It may surprise many to know has the ninth largest economy in the UK. It was also the starting point for many voyages to the Americas and to Africa. Unfortunately, many of those voyages were to deal with slaves. These days creative media, electronics, museums and aerospace industries form the heart of Bristol's modern economy, and the city-centre docks have been redeveloped as centres of heritage and culture.

Time Out have done a feature on Bristol called 20 great things to do in Bristol you will never get bored with all the night clubs to take your date, or even let her/him admire some of the fine art on display.