About Bristol

Bristol is an exciting and lively city which has just about everything to offer. It is a wonderful place to study and live. Its rich history combines with a modern and vibrant mix of cultural and social activities, making it a truly cosmopolitan and unforgettable city.

Bristol is a city for those who love the arts - The Watershed, The Cube and Arnolfini offer contemporary art exhibitions,music and cinema. Other art venues include the Royal West of England Academy and Spike Island . Theatres range from the historic Bristol Old Vic and the Hippodrome to smaller theatres such as the QEH, Redgrave, and the Tobacco Factory.

Nightlife in Bristol offers something for everybody. The mixture of traditional pubs, modern bars and lively clubs enable you to enjoy a quiet drink by the waterfront or party long into the night. There is also a wide variety of restaurants and cafes to cater for every taste.

Shopping in Bristol gives you plenty of options too. Choose from stylish boutiques, independent shops, outdoor markets or high street names. Then there is The Mall at Cribbs Causeway, just north of Bristol , which features over 150 shops, restaurants and cafes all under one roof.

One of Bristol 's recent ventures is At-Bristol which includes an IMAX cinema, a walk-through botanical house, and numerous hands-on attractions. Bristol is also home to the British Empire and Commonwealth Museum , a new national museum presenting the rise and fall of the British Empire and the emergence of the modern Commonwealth.

Located in the south west of England, Bristol is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is within easy reach of coastal resorts and national parks such as the Cotswolds, Exmoor and the Brecon Beacons.