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INTRODUCTION CITY
City
Our city is a distinctive blend of historic charm and dynamic, creative energy. Lively yet laid-back, exciting but accessible – Bristol is made for student life.
One of a kind
Bristol has a unique character and a proudly independent spirit. Of course, there are all the big-name shops and restaurants you’d expect. But if you fancy something different it’s easy to get your caffeine fix with a locally roasted coffee, rummage for a rarity in a vintage boutique, or enjoy an award-winning Bristol beer. Join us and discover your own favourite corners of the city; you’ll soon realise why Bristol is so special.
Be inspired In Bristol, offbeat street art, eclectic craft collectives and innovative games developers sit happily alongside celebrated art galleries. As a UNESCO City of Film, Bristol is a hub for film studios, producers and animators, creating ground-breaking work such as Planet Earth II. It’s also a popular filming location – many memorable scenes from Sherlock were shot in Bristol. You’ll find plenty of inspiration from our growing creative economy.
bristol.ac.uk/city Liveable city
Always something to do It is difficult to be bored in Bristol. With a cracking music scene, the city boasts both intimate, friendly rock clubs and world-class orchestral concert halls. Indoors and out, Bristol’s festivals celebrate everything from comedy to cinema and boats to balloons. In the summer, Bristol Harbour Festival and the International Balloon Fiesta are highlights, while the Simple Things festival brings adventurous new sounds every autumn. You can catch cultural cinema at the Watershed, a matinee at Bristol Old Vic, or a belly laugh at the Comedy Box.
Most of all, Bristol is an easy-going and pleasant place to be: in 2017, The Sunday Times named it the best place to live in Britain, citing the ways this small city bursts with big-city charm. With its diverse community, limitless cultural offerings and buzzing creative industries, Bristol is a vibrant place to find yourself. Blooming with green spaces, easily walkable and welcoming – once you settle in here, you may never want to leave.
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Bristol is home to 450 parks and green spaces, proportionally more than any other UK city
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