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As the unofficial capital of South West England, there’s plenty waiting for you to discover here, from our rich history and heritage as a global port and centre of engineering innovation, to its present-day reputation as one of the UK’s most exciting cities.
We’ve got a wealth of inspiration on how to spend your time in Bristol, whatever your interests. Let our website be your companion in discovering everything our wonderful city has to offer, from where to stay and what to do, to our acclaimed foodie scene. After all, Bristol is a place for everyone: romantics, dog lovers, families, film and TV buffs, LGBTQ+ people, students, groups, and many more!
We’ll help you learn more about Bristol’s various areas and districts, each one with its own unique and distinctive character, as well as the surrounding towns and villages, so that you can plan which parts of the city you’d like to visit. There’s the city centre with its key attractions and eateries, as well as lively independent shopping districts, peaceful leafy suburbs, and stunning surrounding countryside featuring everything from dramatic coastlines to ancient woodland.
We’ve also included a range of information pages to help you learn about Bristol’s storied history, and a few interesting facts about the city too. Read our guides to Bristol’s numerous contributions to the worlds of literature, culture, engineering, business, food, drink, and more, plus a very long list of the famous faces with ties to the city.
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