Best Shopping Malls, Outlet and Places in Cheddar Gorge & Caves Area

"One of the biggest and best cultural institutions in the city, the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery is a great place to get lost in an exhibition or to spend a rainy afternoon. They have something for everyone in this family-friendly museum, from Ancient Egypt to Modern Art. They have a fascinating natural history collection including the Bristol Dinosaur, a beautifully preserved Gypsy caravan and an ingenious flying machine."

"The Bristol Museum is located on Park Street and is a great spot to learn more about the city. There are exhibitions about Bristol, the surrounding area and further afield, including an ever-popular Ancient Egyptians exhibit. It’s free to enter, so it’s well worth popping in and seeing what you find!"

"The Arnolfini art gallery is legendary among Bristolians, and not just for the incredible exhibitions that are on display. As well as being home to a cafe-bar that’s perfect for enjoying a post-exhibition coffee or glass of wine, there’s also an in-house bookshop boasting a range of different specialist publications. In the summer months, locals love sitting outside the building to enjoy the harbour views."

"You want to visit an iconic art gallery in Bristol, and you are here at the Arnolfini!. Right by the waterfront, you get to enjoy some of the most revered contemporary art in Bristol. Enjoy a range of exhibitions and a specialist art book shop right next door."

"About: Arnolfini's Mediterranean-inspired menu tastes even better on a sunny afternoon. Sit outside and enjoy pavement dining as you people watch. There's plenty of spots to catch some rays, or if you'd prefer, some shady trees to seek refuge under."

"Containing thousands of pieces from artists both world famous and obscure, the RWA is contained within a stunning Grade II-listed building. Visitors are free to explore its many galleries, where they’ll get a chance to witness the artistic heritage of Bristol up close. As a large and metropolitan museum, access is provided throughout."

"Housed inside England’s only regional Royal Academy of Art, The Epiphany at RWA focuses on high-quality, locally-sourced ingredients. Tuck into yummy lunches, wicked cakes and tasty tea indoors or out on the balcony. A great place process the fantastic exhibitions at the RWA."

"It’s the first art gallery in Bristol, and it’s got to be on the list!. Home to a drawing school with a considerable number of workshops, you can see everything from exhibits, talks, and events to fill your boots on culture!"

"Nibbles Cheese in Bath GuildHall Market One of the most famous icons of the city of Bath is Pulteney Bridge, which crosses the River Avon. All along the bridge are shops and cafes to explore. It can be a very busy spot in the summer months."

"There’s nothing quite like an English Christmas market to give you those December tingles. Lit by twinkling fairy lights and with the smell of roasted chestnuts in the air, the artisan wares on Bath’s Christmas Market stalls are enough to melt the icicle-heart of Scrooge himself. Grab a steaming hot chocolate and listen to a carol or two as you smugly survey your bagfuls of stocking-filler gold."

"The friendly and creative Bath Abbey Quarter Market can be found in Abbey Green on the last Sunday of every month. Meet amazing artisans and artists from the south west, sample some fabulous food, and soak up the atmosphere of the city’s popular outdoor market."

"In 1993 the old Clarks factory buildings were reworked to house the first ever purpose-built factory outlet in the UK. With its paved walkways, glass canopies, landscaped gardens and flowerbeds, Clarks Village doesn’t look much like a mall. But there are more than 90 brands to be found here, like Levi’s, Calvin Klein, Timberland and The North Face, as well as a large Clarks factory shop that has discounts of up to 60% off the retail price."

"Clarks Village is a retail outlet on the site of a former factory of C&J Clark shoe manufacturer. While the shoe trader is still in business, the factory closed down, making way for what is now a shopping village in the town of Street."

"One of my biggest regrets when visiting Bristol is that I wasn’t able to visit Left Handed Giant due to them only being open during the summer months. The brainchild of the people behind one of Bristol’s best pubs, Small Bar, Left Handed Giant have gone on to become one of the most respected names in the UK beer scene. At the moment, their taproom positioned right at the start of the Bristol-to-Bath cycle path is modest, but thanks to a hugely successful crowd-funding campaign, they are in the process of moving to a new site in Finzels Reach, which has been home to several famous Bristol breweries over the years, most recently Courage brewery."

"The walking distance between Dawkins Ales and the Left Handed Giant is the longest stretch of the trail at 29 minutes, but there is a pleasant cycle route you can take. Once you arrive, raise a glass for your efforts."

"A quick peek in the window will tell you everything you need to know about The Bath Brew House. You’ll see a home-brewery housed behind glass doors, mismatch furniture and period portraits from the pub’s brewing past. It’s home to undeniably the best sun-trap beer garden in the city, and the selection of homebrews on cask and keg will keep you quenched during a spot of summer day drinking."

"Home to the best beer garden in Bath, this charming pub and restaurant has a delicious array of quality eats. The Brew House kitchen cooks up a whole host of BBQ chicken wings, vegan burgers and pomegranate-topped halloumi chips."

"Boasting a charming, plant-filled beer garden, Bath Brew House is bound to be abuzz with sunseekers and daytime drinkers throughout the warmer months."

"While the historic churches of Glastonbury and Burrow Mump are free to visit, Lytes Cary has an entrance charge if you’re not yet a National Trust member. In terms of food, the best pub to enjoy lunch is at the Lord Poulett Arms in Hinton St George. The food is delicious, though does tend to err on the pricier side of things. if you’re looking for a supermarket in which to pick up supplies, there’s a Tesco in Chard, a Sainsburys in Street, and a Morrisons in Glastonbury."

"Cathedrals are always a good place to take photos and Bristol Cathedral is happy for you to snap away as long as you don't do it during a service. Again there are plenty of options available here from shooting the Cathedral from the outside on College Green or playing with the light, lines and atmospherics inside. PHOTO TIP: When shooting stained glass windows try to keep your camera as still as possible using a tripod or if you've not got one to hand, rest your camera on a pew."

"Bristol Cathedral was founded in 1140, but has been built upon and renovated over the centuries. The cathedral features impressive gothic-style architecture and has played an important part in Bristol’s history. The first female Church of England priests were ordained here."

"The Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity (to give it its formal name), Bristol’s Cathedral is a sumptuous piece of Gothic architecture that feels …"

"While the historic churches of Glastonbury and Burrow Mump are free to visit, Lytes Cary has an entrance charge if you’re not yet a National Trust member. In terms of food, the best pub to enjoy lunch is at the Lord Poulett Arms in Hinton St George. The food is delicious, though does tend to err on the pricier side of things. if you’re looking for a supermarket in which to pick up supplies, there’s a Tesco in Chard, a Sainsburys in Street, and a Morrisons in Glastonbury."