Discover Bristol
Bristol. Your new home.
Bristol is a city that's famous for its rebellious streak, independent thinking, and edgy creativity. What's more, it's a welcoming place to be and great place to work, with polls to prove it:
- One of the best places to live in the UK (The Times, 2023)
- Britain's 3rd greenest city (University of Sheffield, published by Plos One 2022)
- Best place to live in the UK (outside of London) for under 26s (BBC Newsbeat, 2019)
A city booming with potential, it's the perfect place to discover yours.
Discover Bristol
Discover your full potential in the vibrant and creative city of Bristol.
Things to do in Bristol
Like music? Arts? Culture? Sports? Whatever you’re into, you’ll find it – and then some. Inspiration, fitness, food, green space, and the best free festivals to boot.
Food and drink
Bristol's food and drink scene is delicious, diverse and really affordable.
Shopping
Bristol's shops are as independent and unique as its people, as well as having the big named brands and high street stores.
Art and culture
Home to Wallace and Gromit, Alfred the gorilla and the street art of Stokes Croft, Bristol's got lots to offer.
Outdoor spaces
Green space and water provide a restorative backdrop to the city buzz.
Festivals
Whether you're into wellness, graffiti, balloons, boats, arts or music; in Bristol there'll be a festival for it.
Why I love living in Bristol
Find out what it’s like to live and study in Bristol from MSc Science Communication student, Laura. She shares her favourite spots in the city and tells us what she loves about living here.
Read the blogCampus life and city living
Struggling to choose between campus and city life? Don’t. UWE Bristol gives you the best of both worlds – campus community plus city buzz. Explore the city and our campuses.
Campus life and city livingWhere is Bristol?
1. Bristol
Bristol is a city located in the South West of England.
2. Bath
Bath is 15 minutes by train from Bristol Temple Meads station.
3. London
London is 90 minutes by train or a couple of hours by coach – we even have our own Megabus stop at Frenchay Campus.
4. Bristol International Airport
Bristol International Airport connects the area to the world.
More about Bristol...
Facts
The city in stats and factlets – all of the things you might not know.History
Bristol’s eventful history spans pioneers, engineers, explorers and adventurers.You may also be interested in
Ask a student
Ask a current student questions about their course, what it's like to study with us, or life in Bristol.
Open Days
Find out more about the range of Open Days we have on at UWE Bristol, including tours, details of upcoming applicant events and travel information.
Accommodation
Find out about our UWE Bristol student accommodation options, how to apply, accommodation prices, moving in and advice for our current residents.