Population:
Location:

500,000
Southwest England, ninety minutes from London

City features
• A port city that received its royal charter in 1155
• An interesting combination of medieval churches, Georgian crescents and major financial institutions and industry
• Trendy neighborhoods that cater specifically to students with a mix of pubs, clubs, theatres and cinemas
• An active arts scene with music, galleries, opera, ballet and theatres, including the Theatre Royal, home of the famous Bristol Old Vic Theatre Company
• Enthusiastic support for cricket, rugby and soccer
• A great jumping-off point for travel

Do more!

• Visit the beautiful town of Bath nearby
• Ride the train to London, just 90 minutes away
• Enjoy the lovely coastal resorts of the surrounding West Country and rustic charms of the Cotswolds
• Take advantage of low-cost airlines that offer flights between Bristol and the Continent

Links
Visit Bristol
About Bristol
Explore-at-Bristol
South West England tourism
Bristol News