The City of Bristol

Bristol is an historic city with a rich maritime and trading history and strong links in aerospace, film and theatre industries and was crowned European City of the Year in November 2008.

It is a city of half a million people in the south west of England, with close communities and a large student population at it's two universities, and has been amongst England's largest and most economically and culturally important cities in England for eight centuries.

The Bristol area has been settled since the stone age, and the city rose to prominence in the Norman era. During the 17th and 18th centuries Bristol's maritime industry boomed, and despite the industries subsequent decline, Bristol has remained affluent.

Recorded in the Domesday Book as Brycgstow ("the place at the bridge"), Bristol was in existence by the beginning of the 11th Century and became a City in 1542.

We have compiled a list of local attractions in Bristol and the surrounding areas including museums, art centres, parks, theatres and other attractions.

Useful Links

• Cheddar Gorge / Mendips
• Plenty of Pubs and Bars
• BBC Bristol
• Bristol travel guide
• Sightseeing in Bristol
• About Bristol Pictorial tour