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ristol is one of those walkable cities that won’t break the bank if you know where to look for romance. For a touch of the avant-garde, begin by the attractive Quayside at the Arnolfini, a contemporary art space with five large galleries packed with thought-provoking exhibitions. There’s also a cool café serving great coffee and light meals.

Take a stroll over the bridge and catch a film at the Watershed cinema. For some quirky window-shopping street, take the pleasant walk up Park Street where you’ll find the Bristol Guild, packed with one-off treasures including affordable mementos like postcards and candles.

Pick up a picnic and head to Brandon Hill, a tranquil oasis near Park Street with romantic views over the city, especially if you climb Cabot Tower. Beyond Whiteladies Road is the charming Clifton Village full of boutiques, cosy cafes and pubs.

If you want a truly breathtaking site, take a walk over Brunel’s famous Clifton Suspension Bridge with stunning views of the Avon Gorge and still one of the UK’s most impressive manmade structures.

There’s plenty of reasonably priced places to eat in the city such as the trendy Severnshed along with budget hotels such as Lodge on the Park and Mint Hotel.

For further guidance, take advantage of the free MP3 audio tours of Bristol. You can choose a themed route including the Bristol Quayside Adventure or the Brunel Mile.