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3 days ago · 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. The county is in the West of England combined authority area ...
3 days ago · Bristol is located about 120 miles (190 km) west of London at the confluence of the Rivers Avon and Frome. Just west of the city, the Avon flows into the estuary of the River Severn, which itself empties into Bristol Channel of the Atlantic Ocean, about 8 miles to the northwest. Bristol is a historic seaport and commercial centre.
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5 days ago · Somerset, administrative, geographic, and historic county of southwestern England. It is bordered to the northwest by the Bristol Channel, to the north by Gloucestershire, to the east by Wiltshire, to the southeast by Dorset, and to the southwest by Devon. Taunton, in west-central Somerset, is the county town (seat).
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Oct 18, 2024 · Many visit legendary engineer and shipbuilder Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s SS Great Britain, or continue along the river to take in the majesty of his iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge. Around the Avon Gorge. Some of the best hiking routes around Bristol are found in the Avon Gorge region, which runs from Sea Walls to Clifton to the west of the city.
9 hours ago · Bristol City has population around 460,000 (metro over 1 million), ranking it England's 6th and UK's 8th largest. This is also the most populous city in southern England - after London . The seaport has a namesake in the USA - Bristol RI (Rhode Island) .
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Oct 17, 2024 · One of the most famous events in Bristol is the St Paul’s Carnival, which has been going since 1968. The day-long street party is a celebration of African-Caribbean culture and includes a big parade. Bristol also has plenty of other festivals throughout the year, including the Harbour Festival, Simple Things, Forwards and Love Saves the Day.
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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.
