Bristol is a great city for students and families alike, with much to offer in terms of culture and green spaces. It’s no wonder then that it has consistently won the Sunday Times’ ‘Best Place to Live’ award.
Art and Architecture
Banksy is one of Bristol’s most famous artists and his works can be found across Bristol. He has contributed to a culture of abundant graffiti in Bristol which sets it apart from most other cities. There are also fantastic art exhibitions such as the Arnolfini and Spike Island, as well as museums such as the M Shed and Bristol Museum which have enough to keep you coming back. Bristol is also famous for its architecture, with Brunel’s Clifton Suspension Bridge and SS Great Britain absolute must-sees for anyone with an interest in engineering.
Parks and Green Spaces
Bristol is one of the greenest cities in the UK and was named the European Green Capital in 2015 for its abundance of green spaces. In the center, there is Castle Park which has a great view of the river, and Brandon Hill Park with its incredible vistas across Bristol. On the outskirts, there is Eastville Park, which has a huge lake and canal network, Blaise Castle with a gorge walk, and Ashton Court, which is a large estate with great views across Bristol where a lot of hot air balloons are launched. Bristol has far too many parks to explore in a day, so you’ll have to keep coming back.
