The stars are the best light show going - and what's more, you can enjoy them for nothing.
A few hours spent picking out constellations and watching for meteors is never wasted.
Whenever you want to make the most of an astrological event, like the Perseids Meteor Shower for exmaple or even just the best view of a full moon, these places are your best shout.
At these vantage points the street light glow from the city will be minimised.
Clifton Observatory
Not a bad place to start! Bristol has its own observatory run by the Bristol Astronomical Society, who invite members of the public to come and view the stars on most clear Saturday nights.
You don't need to bring a telescope or binoculars and no astronomical knowledge or skill is required.
For further information on how to attend, e-mail saturday.observing@bristolastrosoc.org.uk
The Downs
Head to Durdham Down (pictured) and Clifton Down and you could be forgiven for thinking you're in the countryside, not within walking distance of Bristol city centre.
Together they represent a huge area of protected parkland great for stargazing if the skies are clear.
Visit bristol.gov.uk
Dundry Hill
Just south of Bristol, Dundry Hill features some stunning views of the city.
Hike up to the trig point, where you can see the tower of the Church of St Michael, Dundry, and you're sure to catch some good views of the stars.
Troopers Hill
You could enjoy the stars looking out from the top of Troopers Hill in St George, around three miles from the city centre.
The nature reserve overlooking the River Avon has been quarried and mined in the past and has a variety of wild plants, animals, rocky crags and gullies.
Visit Friends of Troopers Hill
Tyntesfield House
To the west of Bristol, Tyntesfield near Failand is a National Trust estate with gardens and parkland as well as the main house.
The trust run solar observing sessions for the public, with the next ones likely coming up in spring and summer.
Visit nationaltrust.org.uk/tyntesfield
Dyrham Park
Ok so it's not quite in Bristol but Dyrham Park is a cracking spot to peruse the heavens nonetheless.
The baroque country house in an ancient deer park is just off the A46.
As with Tyntesfield House the National Turst run public solar observing sessions.
Call 0117 9371353 for further details and to register your interest.
Visit nationaltrust.org.uk/dyrham-park
And if it's cloudy - the 3D Planetarium
You can explore the galaxy in the comfort of the UK's only 3D Planetarium at At-Bristol.
Expect stunning visuals in the presenter-led shows, and you can also grab a drink and explore the Space Gallery.
Planetarium Nights runs weekly on a Thursday night.
