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1. www.britannica.com › place › Bristol-EnglandBristol | History, Points of Interest, & County | Britannica

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   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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3. www.britannica.com › place › Somerset-county-EnglandSomerset | England, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   3 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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4. www.britannica.com › place › DevonDevon | U.K., Map, History, Population, & Facts | Britannica

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   3 days ago · Devon, administrative, geographic, and historic county of England. It forms part of the South West (or Cornish) Peninsula of Great Britain and is bounded to the west by Cornwall and to the east by Dorset and Somerset. The Bristol Channel lies to the north, and the English Channel abuts it to the south. Devon, England.

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5. www.nationaltrust.org.uk › visit › bath-bristolClevedon Court | Somerset | National Trust

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   3 days ago · Bath & Bristol Clevedon Court. Medieval manor house and 18th-century terraced garden with wide views of the Mendip Hills. Tickenham Road, Clevedon, North Somerset, BS21 6QU

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6. www.bristolmuseums.org.uk › m-shedM Shed | Bristol Museums

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   3 days ago · Free entry! See amazing film and photographs, listen to moving personal stories, encounter rare and quirky objects and add your own memories of Bristol through the interactive displays. From prehistoric times to the present day, M Shed tells the story of the city and its unique place in the world.

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7. www.bristolpost.co.uk › news › bristol-newsBristol South constituency guide for General Election 2024

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   18 hours ago · Bristol South has been a stronghold for Labour since the 1930s, and is also one of the seats least affected by the boundary changes which have seen the electoral map of the West of England ...

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   Where is Bristol located?

   • 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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   Where to walk in Bristol?

   • On the city side of the Avon Gorge are the Downs, a huge area of protected parkland that feature some of the most scenic walks in Bristol. Here you can get up close to the top of the cliffs and watch out for the peregrines that nest here, or take in the view of the Suspension Bridge and Leigh Woods from Sea Walls. Gorges, hills and river valleys

   Top 20 Hikes and Walks around Bristol | Komoot

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   Where to hike in Bristol?

   • 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. The Gorge is crossed by Brunel’s famous bridge, a wonderful place from which to take it all in.

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   What is Bristol known for?

   • Bristol is a historic seaport and commercial centre. Area 42 square miles (110 square km). Pop. (2001) 380,615; (2011) 428,234. 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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9. check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk › location › bristolCheck for flooding in Bristol - GOV.UK

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   View current flood warnings and alerts for the Bristol area, and the regional flood forecast for the next 5 days. Also check local river, sea, groundwater and rainfall levels.