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Bristol is a large, modern, cosmopolitan city which forms the gateway to the South West of England. Bristol is a year round destination offering a lively cafe bar and restaurant culture and is nationally and internationally acclaimed for its arts and cultural excellence.
Bristol is home to world-class attractions, museums, galleries, parks and open spaces, attractive architecture and historic buildings and internationally recognised festivals such as St Pauls Carnival, Bristol Harbour Festival and the Balloon Fiesta.
Bristol is the UK's 8th most populous city and is situated by the River Avon bordering on the Unitary Districts of Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. Bristol has always had strong links with the sea. The city spans a broad area, extending to the Bristol Channel. The area of Bristol near the coast is called Avonmouth, and is where the commercial Port of Bristol is situated.
Read more about Bristol in the About Bristol section.
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