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3 days ago · Click the map for an interactive fullscreen view. Bristol (/ ˈbrɪstəl / ⓘ) is a city, unitary authority area and ceremonial county in South West England, the most populous city in the region. [ 9 ][ 10 ] Built around the River Avon, it is bordered by the ceremonial counties of Gloucestershire to the north and Somerset to the south.
3 days ago · Bristol is a historic seaport and commercial centre. Area 42 square miles (110 square km). Pop. (2001) 380,615; (2011) 428,234. History. The medieval town of Bristol was incorporated in 1155. The harbour was improved in 1247 by diverting the Frome to the west and building a stone bridge at the point of its former confluence with the Avon.
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4 days ago · The Bristol Museum and Art Gallery is open 10am–5pm, Tuesday to Sunday. Entry is free. Address: Queens Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1RL, United Kingdom. 2. Explore Bristol Cathedral. Located on College Green in the West End of the city, Bristol Cathedral is one of England's great medieval churches and is truly monumental. From the spectacular ...
Oct 7, 2024 · St-Nicks Market. The oldest and most loved market in Bristol can be found in the old part of the city off Corn Street. With over 60 stalls offering all sorts of local foods, produce, baked goods and independently sold products it’s not hard to see why St Nick’s Market was named one of the 10 best in all of the UK.
Oct 17, 2024 · Bristol is well-known as one of the UK’s most creative and exciting cities. It often tops the charts of the best places to live in England and, after moving here in 2016, I have to agree. Londoners like me flock to Bristol, tired of the pace of the capital but still keen to have all the perks of city living, from an exciting food scene to ...
Oct 8, 2024 · Blagdon Lake. Without a doubt one of the best walks around Bristol is Blagdon Lake. Found in the foot of the Mendip Hills, this is an area of outstanding beauty that people flock to from all over. Blagdon Lake is actually one of the main water reservoirs feeding into the city of Bristol.
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Oct 8, 2024 · 1. Quick Bristol city facts. Perched near the confluence of Avon and Frome rivers in South West England, Bristol has a population of around 463,400. There has been a settlement here since at least 1155, though archaeological discoveries suggest there have been people here much longer.
