subject: What Does Bristol Have To Offer? [print this page] If you are looking for a city with the right balance of attractions, history, culture and more, you may want to consider a move to Bristol.
Whether you are a family, a couple or a single person there is lots on offer, but before you start calling round lettings agents in Bristol, lets share some of the city's wonders with you.
Bristol is the largest centre of culture, employment and education in the South West and has an estimated population of just under 435,000, making it England's sixth most populous city.
The city is famous for its music and film industry, offering a rich culture to all that visit or live there. Bristol boasts the Theatre Royal and a modern theatre called the New Vic. The Theatre Royal is a grade I listed building and is the oldest operation theatre in England. There is also the well known Bristol Hippodrome, a larger theatre where national touring productions are held.
Bristol offers beautiful architecture with 51 buildings that are Grade I listed, 500 that are Grade II and nearly 4,000 Grade II buildings. Building styles range from a medieval style right up to the 21st century.
There are two railway stations, Bristol Temple Meads and Bristol Parkway. Bristol Temple Meads is near the city centre and runs high speed trains to London Paddington, in addition to other regional and more local services.
Bristol Parkway is found to the north of the city and the main services are between Cardiff and London. There are also services to Birmingham and the North East, making the city easily accessible from a range of locations across the UK. The city is served by Bristol International Airport and is connected by road to the M4 and M5.
The city's attractions for kids include, Bristol Zoo gardens, which offers over 450 species, Cheddar Caves & Gorge and the Bristol Blue Glass Factory, which demonstrates how the city's most famous export is made.
For those more interested in the city's night life, you will not be disappointed. Cinemas, comedy clubs, bars and nightclubs are all on offer around the city. There are also a number of popular venue for lovers of live music, including St George's Bristol, famed for its outstanding acoustics.
