Bristol city centre is as diverse and distinctive as its surrounding areas. Broadmead is the central shopping area which currently resembles a building sit due to its redevelopment.
It will be a while until the Harvey Nichols store opens; completion isn't due until September 2008.
The Old City accommodates some of the most historic buildings in the city; from Corn Street to Queens Square, the area oozes antiquity. The famous Llandoger Trow dates back to 1664 and was the inspiration for the book, the Adventures of Robinson Crusoe.
The Harbourside combines the old and the new with its trendy bars and clubs; cosmopolitan feel and modern living. However, reminders of Bristol's maritime past are evident throughout the area.
The West End stretches from the Hippodrome theatre to the top of Park Street, encompassing Bristol Cathedral and the Council House. If the steepness of the hill isn't too off putting, there are some eclectic shops along the way to the top with plenty of establishments to stop at for a welcomed coffee break.