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Green Bristol

Bristol is rapidly becoming the green capital of the UK. Weekly farmers' markets, the world's first regular slow food market and the Soil Association Organic Food Festival are all based here.

Green Bristol on TV

Bristol has been included in a feature documentary on the Travel Channel in celebration of its Green City status and reputation as a centre for sustainable living. The programme will show several times a day on the channel throughout June, and will also be viewable on the Travel Channel website. Click here to watch the video online.

Things to See and Do

The CREATE Centre showcases everything to do with sustainable living, with art displays, exhibitions and an Ecohome, a showhouse demonstrating the latest in sustainable building techniques.

Bristol has over 450 parks and open spaces, proportionately more than any other UK city. Try the Downs, picnic in the regal splendour of Queen Square or take in the stunning views from Brandon Hill.

Bristol Festival of Nature takes place in Bristol every June, with a fun-packed weekend of walks, talks, workshops and animal encounters across the city.

Food and Drink

Bordeaux Quay is a new venue comprising a restaurant, brasserie, bar, deli, bakery and cookery school. It's housed in a low-energy building, and focuses on using local suppliers, recycling and minimising waste.

Soil Association Organic Food Festival is Europe's largest celebration of organic food and farming. The Soil Association is based in the city.

Green Accommodation

Local tourism businesses are making their own contribution to helping the environment by participating in the Green Tourism Business Scheme - see green places to stay that won't cost the earth.

Transport

Bristol is at the hub of the national Cycle Network, with its creator Sustrans based in the city. Explore the city sustainably with an open top bus tour, ferry, cycle or walk. See Visit Harbourside for green ways to get around.

Cyclists should head for Mud Dock Cycleworks and Cafe where you can park your bike securely, hire a locker and take a shower.

Visitors can also hire bikes and enjoy a delicious cup of coffee or lunchtime snack at The Ferry Station on Bristol's harbourside.