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Living in Bristol

Bristol was recently ranked as having the highest quality of life in England and Wales. There are great places to live within easy walking distance of the city centre and there is plenty to keep people entertained. The beautiful countryside in the Cotswolds, Somerset, Devon and Cornwall is all within easy reach.

Bristol is a vibrant city with festivals ranging from the International Bristol Balloon Fiesta to the St Paul’s Carnival. Bristol’s creative spirit is evident in the wide range of activities and entertainment on offer.

Property

Please see our guide on the areas in Bristol most popular with professionals, including information on house prices, schools and demographics...

Restaurants in Bristol

Bristol’s culinary credentials have never been in doubt - the city has more than 250 eateries, half a dozen dedicated food and drink festivals and is a pioneer...

Night Clubs in Bristol

Clubbing and Bristol go hand-in-hand along the same vein as the live music scene - small, organic and intimate being more the order of the day, but with some big hitters...

Theatre in Bristol

The Bristol Old Vic theatre and training school is an international brand worthy of its status - making Bristol both a magnet and birthplace for some of the best actors...

Cinema in Bristol

Film, like all art, is integral to Bristol’s character. As well as four multiplexes, from the Showcase to Vue to Cineworld to Odeon chains, what really gets popcorn fans salivating...

Live Music in Bristol

The home of Goldie, Portishead, Massive Attack and Goldfrapp, to name but a few, it quickly becomes obvious when you move to Bristol just how much music...

Sport and Activities in Bristol

If it's fitness kicks you're after, Bristol has it all. The UK’s first cycling city has a veritable sporting heritage, with two top-flight football teams, the Bristol rugby team...

Family Days Out

With the amazing natural beauty of Pembrokeshire and Cornwall within throwing distance you might think there’s little reason to stay confined to Bristol’s walls...

Shopping in Bristol

There is plenty of choice from boutique shops in Clifton, trendy shops on Park Street, Harvey Nichols and other high street stores in Cabot Circus or the Mall at Cribbs Causeway.

Getting to Bristol

Bristol sits on the junction of the M4 and M5, providing easy access to North, South, East and West. Devon is about an hour down the M5 and London is under 2 hours up the M4.

Bars and Pubs in Bristol

If you fancy a quiet pint, a sophisticated glass of wine or night out on the town, there is an excellent assortment of bars, cafes, pubs and clubs to chose from.

In the News

Real People

"Having spent 10 years living and working in Central London for a busy Local Authority and then a major Housebuilder a move to somewhere a little quieter but with similar job and lifestyle opportunities seemed appealing... but did such a place exist? Personal circumstances lead me to Bristol. Having only visited Bristol on a handful of occasions I moved here and found a job with planning consultancy WYG. Having spent the last few months getting to know the City and adjusting to my new work role, Bristol seems to hold the perfect balance. The City is vibrant with lots going on in the arts and culture world. It has an interesting history with wonderful architecture and a beautiful waterside setting. There are so many places to explore and endless places to be entertained, fed and watered"

Lucy Lydyard, Associate, WYG Planning & Design