It is a traditional dish consisting of potatoes and green vegetables. The combination of those vegetables is mashed together, fried and served along cold meats traditionally. According to some, the name of the dish is coming from the noises it makes while it is frying in the pan. It is a delight to be enjoyed during your stay in Bristol.
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Discover the heart of South West England: Bristol
Bristol is the most crowded and the liveliest city of South West England. Mixing its robust art and culture scene with its preserved history and heritage, it is a UK metropolis waiting to be discovered and enjoyed.
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The most populous city in South West England / Situated on the River AvonCurrency
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Summers are warm and partly cloudy; winters are long, cold and windyTime Zone
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Bristol, UK Travel Guide
Bristol can offer a lot of things for each and every taste. It is a city with a rich cultural and historical heritage. With its urban culture, local food, arts and culture scene, it achieves to be a lively city with a special atmosphere and soul.
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Transportation in Bristol
Bristol has a reliable transportation system with lots of vehicle options: Buses, metrobuses, trains, boats and taxis. It is pretty easy to travel inside the city with bus and train. There is also metrobus option, which is fairly new type of transportation for the city. It offers a faster, more frequent service with direct routes to some key destinations. Boats can be used both for sightseeing and as a great transportation option for the places along the harbourside.
Accommodation in Bristol
Bristol is packed with accommodation options for every taste, preference and budget: luxury hotels, boutique hotels, guesthouses, bed & breakfasts, lodgings, campsites etc. By making your reservation as early as possible, you probably can find exactly what you are looking for. You can enjoy the lively city centre with urban options or relax in the countryside with more rural alternatives.
Weather in Bristol
In Bristol, summers are mostly warm and partly cloudy while winters are pretty long, cold and mostly cloudy. Over the course of the year, the temperature varies from 3 degrees Celsius and 22 degrees Celsius. While the hottest month of the year is July, the coldest one is February.
- Oct 2, Mon 18 Overcast Clouds
- Oct 3, Tue 15 Few Clouds
- Oct 4, Wed 15 Broken Clouds
- Oct 5, Thu 16 Light Rain
- Oct 6, Fri 15 Overcast Clouds
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