Why Bristol

Bristol is a city full of creativity and culture, combining a rich maritime heritage, state-of-the-art attractions and world-class events. 

The city has garnered all manner of awards and admiration within the events and tourism industry, from being featured on National Geographic Traveller’s ‘Cool List’ to being crowned Best Food and Drink Destination at the 2019 Food Trekking Awards. It was also number 6 in the top 10 UK cities for meetings and events in the British Meeting and Events Industry Survey 2020.

Bristol has many economic strengths that make it a perfect match for event organisers in relevant industries. We’re a hub for high tech as the UK’s most productive tech cluster and home of Bristol’s Robotic Laboratory, as well as leaders in aerospace and engineering, at the centre of the largest aerospace cluster in the UK. 

Low carbon and sustainability is another sector the city is renowned for, with credentials as a European Green Capital award winner and the UK’s first cycling city, plus ambitions to become carbon neutral by 2030. Finally, Bristol has a thriving creative and digital culture, reflected in the UNESCO City of Film status, world-famous street art, and dynamic theatre and music scene. 

Introduction to Bristol’s venues 

Leading visitor attractions like Aerospace Bristol and Brunel’s SS Great Britain deliver unusual and distinctive settings for traditional conferences and events as well as drinks receptions and dinners. Many can arrange for guests to experience exclusive after-hours access to the attractions too. There’s also a wide selection of quirky dedicated event venues. Choose from historic buildings with stunning architecture or creative, innovative spaces that spark the imagination of delegates. 

Bristol is home to several professional sports teams, with stadia’s that enable world-class events, including the largest conference and event space in South West England. Tours and corporate hospitality packages can be put together for business events.
 
Many academic events are hosted within the city at the major universities and colleges, which are renowned centres of excellence. With an extensive range of facilities at their fingertips, these venues can hold exhibitions, conferences and meetings in historic buildings alongside the advantage of using the latest technology. 

From boutique hotels to large conferencing hotels with up to 300 bedrooms, there is a wealth of choice in residential venues. Located both in the city centre and surrounding areas, these can offer your delegates a home-from-home experience. 

Travelling to Bristol

As one of the most easily accessible cities in the UK, Bristol is an ideal conference destination for both international delegates and those travelling here from within the UK. There are two main railway stations, an international airport and the M4 and M5 motorways are within close proximity. 

Great Western Railway offers exclusive discounts on rail fares for conference delegates travelling to Bristol Temple Meads and Bristol Parkway Stations. What’s more, the introduction of the quickest ever service from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads and an increase in morning and evening trains has made rail travel from the capital even easier.  

The city centre is easy to navigate on foot, plus the ferry boat system is an ideal way to get around, travelling along Bristol’s popular Harbourside to the fantastic attractions, restaurants and conference venues. 

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