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Things to do for Students in Bristol

Whether you're catching up with a friend, or you've managed to rope the whole whatsapp group in, we've rounded up some of our favourite things to do in and around Bristol.

Between studying, exams, and a part-time job, it's nice to take some time out to have a little fun with friends. If you're feeling adventurous, or just want to relax, there's something to suit everybody - even the fussy ones! Best of all, with Total's help there's no need to break the bank. 

Cinema

Cinema

About: Who doesn't love a trip to the cinema to watch some of the best upcoming movies? You get to see great new films for less on Mondays - Thursdays with ODEON and TOTUM/NUS extra; Save an additional 25% off the price of a student/teen ticket by showing your TOTUM/NUS extra card at any participating ODEON.

Student perks: The offer just gets better and better as now 3D films are included. So what are you waiting for?

Address: Union St, Bristol, BS1 2DS

Telephone: N/A

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Clifton Suspension Bridge

Clifton Suspension Bridge

About: An icon of the city is Clifton Suspension Bridge, whenever you see a photo of the bridge you associate it with our beautiful city of Bristol and you simply cannot visit here without making a trip to this momentous landmark. Spanning across the Avon Gorge and the River Avon, linking Clifton in Bristol to Leigh Woods in North Somerset, the bridge opened in 1864 and has since been operating as a toll bridge.

Student perks: It's FREE to visit and walk across the bridge!

Address: Bridge Road, Leigh Woods BS8 3PA Bristol, UK

Telephone: 0117 974 4664

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M Shed

M Shed

About: To get to the heart of the city, you need to head down to Prince’s Wharf to a former transit shed where you’ll find M Shed. The museum captures the life of the city through its long history. There are three main galleries: Bristol Places, Bristol People and Bristol Life. The museum is home to over 3000 artefacts that trace Bristol’s history.

Student perks: It's a FREE attraction so great for students trying to find activities on a budget!

Address: Princes Wharf, Wapping Road, Bristol, BS1 4RN

Telephone: N/A

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The Lanes

The Lanes

About: Bristol’s boutique bowling alley, bar and diner has five bowling lanes, karaoke room and pool tables. This is a fantastic place to hang out with fellow students as well as get some great student perks! You can either have fun and bowl or you can play a spot of pool, either way you can get a little bit competitive!

Student perks: Student Prices are £3.00 per person per game before 5pm / £5.00 per person per game after 5pm - To get this special price, students must show valid student ID.

Address: 22 Nelson Street, Bristol, BS1 2LA

Telephone: 0117 325 1979

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Cabot Circus

Cabot Circus

About: If you're planning a day out shopping in Bristol then Cabot Circus should be at the top of your places to stop. Located in the Bristol Shopping Quarter, Cabot Circus has over 90 different stylish shops to explore meaning that you are certain to find the perfect outfit for any occasion. This really is the place to go shopping for students where you can spend your money with no guilt as they offer discounts after discounts, so what are you waiting for!

Student perks: Many shops offer student discounts for students to take advantage of, so make sure you check out where!

Address: Glass House, 25 Penn St, Bristol BS1 3BX

Telephone: 0117 952 9361

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Ashton Court Estate

Ashton Court Estate

About: The Ashton Court Estate is now a historic park near the centre of Bristol. The estate covers 850 acres of woods and grasslands. There are two 18-hole pitch-and-putt golf courses, with stunning views across the city. Orienteering and mountain biking are catered for with special trails, and there is plenty of open space for family games and picnics.

Student perks: This is perfect for studying in the summer or they have a number of different free trails for everyone to try.

Address: Long Ashton, Bristol BS41 9JN

Telephone: N/A

Harbourside

Harbourside

About: Bristol's Harbourside is now an attractive, modern development filled with restaurants, bars, shops and hotels. The area is alive with the buzz of Sunday markets, waterside restaurants and bars and a whole host of sports and activities including yachting, paddle boarding, cycling and rowing. Stroll around the water’s edge and you will find Millennium Square.

Student perks: Bristol Ferry Boats operates waterbus services 364 days a year, letting you jump on and off while taking in sights of the harbourside!

Address: Central Bristol

Telephone: N/A

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