All about Bristol

Want to know what makes Bristol so special? It's more than just boats, bridges and balloons, you know (although they're great, too).

For this section of the site, we've compiled all the most interesting, the most unexpected, the most useful and the most 'well-I-never-would-have-guessed-that!' facts about Bristol, to offer just a taste of what makes the city such an exciting and inspiring place to visit.

We've also written about Bristol's fascinating history and heritage, about why Bristol is such a green city, and about all the things that make Bristol famous.

So click through the menu on the left and have a browse, and don't forget to check out our multimedia section too for videos and audio of Bristol. But to really get a flavour of the city, we're afraid you're just going to have to come and visit.