Nothing beats a night away to celebrate a special occasion, whether it’s a birthday, an anniversary or just a night away as a couple.

And Bristol makes an excellent backdrop for romance. When evening falls, you can take a stroll along the waterside, watching the boats bob along the glittering harbour. The shimmering water drifts through the centre of town, dotted with little cafés, pubs and bars, where you can drop in for a glass of wine with great views of the city.

With the day to explore, you can continue the theme with a boat tour around the harbour, or dip into St Nicholas Market. You’ll find stalls filled with organic produce from local farmers, as well as art, books and records. M Shed is a fantastic museum in an old transit shed from the 1950s, filled with amazing artefacts about the city.

A little further along the waterfront you’ll find the HMS Britain, a huge warship that’s now settled in the dockyard. Inside, you’ll find fascinating exhibits about the building of the ship, its journey back to Bristol and an insight into how those onboard lived.

If Bristol is the perfect city for a romantic getaway, then The Bristol Hotel is the perfect bolthole to hide away in. They have romance all wrapped up with the Passion Retreat Package, which includes…

Complimentary upgrade to a Deluxe Room (which overlooks the beautiful Harbourside)
Bottle of Champagne
A selection of chocolate-dipped fruits
Passion kit
Breakfast for two at The River Grille, or room service at a time that suits you!
Late check-out (3pm)
Use of residents-only gym
Complimentary Wi-Fi

The package is available for stays until June 30th. For more, see The Bristol Hotel.