Last Updated on 2025 年 11 月 24 日 by 総合編集組
Ultimate Bristol Travel Guide 2025: Everything Taiwan Travelers Need to Know
Bristol in 2025 is the rising star of UK travel – less crowded than London, more authentic than Bath, and packed with world-class engineering marvels, street art, and festivals. This guide covers the latest ETA rules, flight updates, transport hacks, must-see attractions, food, events, and unique stays.
1. New UK Entry Rule: Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) From 2025, Taiwanese passport holders must apply for an ETA before entering the UK (£16, valid for 2 years, multiple entries). Apply via the official “UK ETA” app or GOV.UK website. Approval is usually instant, but allow 3 working days. Even transit passengers need it if passing border control.
2. Bristol Airport (BRS) in 2025
- On-time performance: only 74.5% (below UK average) → always add extra buffer time!
- Hot new routes for 2025: – Istanbul SAW (Pegasus Airlines, from 8 Jul, 3× weekly) – perfect hub to Middle East & Central Asia – Zurich (easyJet & Edelweiss, from June/Oct) – Vienna (easyJet, from Nov)
3. Getting Around Bristol Like a Local
- First Bus “Tap On Tap Off”: contactless payment with daily cap £6.50 for adults – unlimited rides!
- Major rail works in autumn 2025: – 27–30 Oct: no direct trains to Bath Spa – Mid-Nov 2025–early 2026: London trains rerouted, longer journeys
- Bristol Ferry Boats: scenic harbour rides
- Legal e-scooters (Dott & Voi) expanding in Aug 2025
4. Brunel’s Masterpieces
- SS Great Britain: world’s first great ocean liner (1843). Online adult ticket £19.80 includes unlimited re-entry for 1 year – insane value!
- Clifton Suspension Bridge: free for pedestrians, £1 for cars, free weekend guided tours, Hard Hat vault tours (Easter–Oct). Closures: 29 Oct & 27 Nov evening 2025.
- M Shed: free museum exploring Bristol’s role in the transatlantic slave trade – essential for deeper understanding.
5. Banksy Hunting Route Bristol is Banksy’s hometown with 7–8 original pieces still on the streets. Top 3:
- Well Hung Lover (Park Street)
- The Mild Mild West (Stokes Croft – giant teddy bear throwing Molotov at police)
- Girl with a Pierced Eardrum (Harbour) Self-guided 7 km walking route takes ~3 hours.
6. Food & Drink Heaven
- St Nicholas Market: global street food, try Matina’s wraps
- Hidden gem: Fresh Bakery (Fairfax St) – authentic Hong Kong–style buns & dim sum
- Wapping Wharf cargo-container restaurants: Box-E, Ragu, Lapin
- East Bristol Brewery Trail: Arbor, Left Handed Giant, Wiper & True, Moor Beer
7. 2025 Must-See Festivals
- Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (8–10 Aug): Europe’s largest, 100+ hot-air balloons, free entry, Nightglow is breathtaking
- Bristol Harbour Festival (17–20 Jul): huge waterfront party. 2025 highlight – full-size replica 17th-century Spanish galleon “Galeón Andalucía” open for boarding!
8. Where to Stay
- Artist Residence Bristol: quirky boutique in St Pauls (9.3/10)
- Boeing 727 Private Jet Hotel: sleep inside a real retired 727 with cockpit & hot tub – aviation fans go crazy!
- Serviced apartments in Hotwells/Clifton: perfect for families or longer stays
9. Day Trips from Bristol
- Bath: easy by train/bus (avoid 27–30 Oct due to engineering works)
- Cotswolds without a car: challenging but possible (Cheltenham + bus to Bourton-on-the-Water)
- Easier options: Bradford-on-Avon, Lacock
Final Tips for Taiwanese Travelers
- Apply ETA at least 30 days before departure
- Book SS Great Britain ticket online for 1-year unlimited access
- Avoid rail travel late Oct–Nov 2025
- Book accommodation 6+ months ahead for Balloon Fiesta & Harbour Festival
- Use contactless card on buses – automatic daily cap saves money
Bristol 2025 = engineering wonders + rebellious street art + incredible value. Start planning now!
