🇬🇧 Bristol Seaside Day Trip Guide | Must-Save!

After 2+ months studying in Bristol, I finally explored two hidden coastal gems—both under 1 hour away! Getting close to the ocean was so healing. 💙 1. Weston-super-Mare 🏖️ 📍 BS24 7GZ 🚌 Transport: Take X1 bus from City Hall/Bristol Bus Station (buy via First Bus, £2). Get off at The Vale, then 5-min walk. ✅ Experience: The moment we arrived, the sea breeze washed all worries away! Wide sandy beach (a bit coarse but relaxing to walk on). At low tide, you can literally walk into the Atlantic Ocean! 🌊 ⚠️ Tips: 🧥 Dress warm! The wind is brutal—windproof jacket + scarf + hat are a must. 👟 Wear comfy shoes—the mud near the shore stains easily (black sludge alert!). 🍦 Try the ice cream! My fave: raspberry-strawberry swirl (worth braving the cold for!). (We went on a cloudy day—missed the sunset but still magical!) 2. Portishead Lighthouse 🌅 📍 BS20 1AY 🚌 Transport: Take X4 bus from Bristol Bus Station, alight at Parish Wharf, then 10-min walk. ✅ Experience: Went at noon, stayed till sunset—the golden hour here is UNREAL. The glittering sea + lighthouse = insta-worthy shots, no filter needed. Wrapped in a puffy coat, walking on pebbles, I felt like I was in The Wandering Earth! 😂 ⚠️ Tips: 🧣 Layer up! November winds cut deep—thermals recommended. 🌇 Sunset is mandatory! The sky melting into the ocean? Tear-jerkingly beautiful. 🛒 Nearby supermarkets: Waitrose, Lidl, Sainsbury’s—stock up on groceries (better selection than central Bristol!). #HiddenGems #TravelUK #StudyAbroad #NoFilterNeeded #SeasideTherapy