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Bristol was originally a trade town, exporting wool and importing fish, wine and tobacco. Being a port town, it was also the site of numerous exploration expeditions.
Today, Bristol’s economy is heavily driven by creative industries, media, electronics and the aerospace industry. It is a creative and cultural hub, with plenty of quirky cafes, shops and bars, as well as being the birthplace of the famous graffiti artist, Banksy.
To top off its artsy vibe, Bristol is also heavily invested in sustainability and the environment and was named European Green Capital in 2015.This means that you may find significantly more greenery here than other cities, which is not great for hayfever sufferers.
On the plus side, being theGreen Capital of Europe means that pollution is significantly lower here than other cities, and, since pollen clings to pollution particles, this means that pollen won't hang around as long. In addition, its proximity to the coast means that Bristol enjoys fresh air from the sea.
As with any city, hayfever is caused by tree, grass and weed pollen, which combine to give a hayfever season that can start as early as February and extend into September.
The most common trees in Bristol are maple, ash, spruce, crabapple and honeylocust, but there is also a wide variety of other species, as well as grass and weed species, so pollen is likely to be found in Bristol throughout hayfever season.
These pollinators can be found throughout the city, as well as in the surrounding areas such as the Leigh Woods National Nature Reserve.
Like many cities, Bristol’s affluent West End is laden with trees, shrubs, hedges, flowers and grass, making this area more generally a good idea to avoid. Further to the West lies the Leigh Woods National Nature Reserve (and the famous Clifton suspension bridge), meaning pollen will likely be higher in the West of the city. Pollen will also be higher around the city’s parks, of which there are many. Some of the most notable include:
A wander around Bristol’s city centre and harbour will provide plenty of shops, bars and restaurants to keep you amused.
Our hayfever products such as Pollinosan tablets and Pollinosan nasal spray can be found in a number of outlets across Bristol– or you can buy online!
Our hayfever products are usually stocked in Holland & Barrett which can be found in the Cabot Circus and Galleries Shopping Centre in the city centre, as well as in Clifton Down Shopping Centre in Clifton. We also have several independent stockists around Bristol, such as Regent Practise in Clifton and Wild Oats in Redland.
Looking for relief of red and itchy eyes due to hayfever?
A.Vogel Pollinosan Hayfever Eye Drops contain hyaluronic acid (from vegetable source) and can be used for quick relief of red and itchy eyes due to hayfever. Suitable for contact lense users.
To find local independent stores in your area that sell A.Vogel Pollinosan Hayfever Eye drops, simply type your postcode below.
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