Why move to Bristol?
 The ingenuity, diversity and building continue today with the regeneration of the City Centre and Harbourside. The city offers many art and social events and venues as well as the renowned shopping outlet Cabot Circus housing the likes of Harvey Nichols and House of Fraser. There is much to see and do in Bristol, including a range of museums, galleries, fine dining restaurants, bars and cafes.
A little bit of history
Through the 18th and 19th centuries the city grew at pace, due to shipping and later the advent of the railway. Much of the city was destroyed during the wars, and rebuilt in the 1960s and 70s, though many of its period buildings remain.
Architecture and property
Bristol continues to be a popular choice for those relocating from London and other major UK cities and internationally. Properties range from ultra-modern city apartments on the waterfront, period conversions through to Victorian and Georgian townhouses and outer town country estates. A particularly popular area is Clifton Village, where our office is based, which is primarily Georgian and Victorian properties.
Going out
There are national brand name restaurants in Cabot Circus. The city also has a variety of theatres and music venues, including the famous Colston Hall (now the Bristol Beacon), which also serves as a gallery and community space. Bristol’s independent pubs and restaurants are one of its key highlights: the Coronation Tap in Clifton offers great local cider tastings. The Milk Thistle on Colston Road offers four floors of Prohibition-themed rooms and hosts live music and events.
Green space
There are a number of green spaces within the city of Bristol and on its outskirts. Bristol has the benefit of being bordered by the Avon Green Belt to the south, extending into the villages beyond. Within the city itself, there is excellent walking at Clifton Downs and Leigh Woods, the latter owned by the National Trust, Stoke Park Estate, and Blaize Castle. Bristol has previously been ranked as Britain’s greenest city (based on quality of life, approach to climate change and environmental performance), and has also been named by The Sunday Times as the best city in Britain in which to live.
