EF Bristol Activities & City Presentation A Message From The Activities Coordinator
Bristol is the city of bridges, balloons, boats, bikes, Brunel and Banksy. Yes we like the letter ‘b’ here. There isn't just one great thing about Bristol, there are lots and lots!
From its friendly people and fantastic music scene to its vibrant harbourside, green spaces and buzzing centre there really is something for everyone.
Part of my job as the EF Bristol Activities Coordinator is to act as the local city insider and guide students around Bristol's hub of contemporary culture, as well as offer guidance on Bristol, the UK and Europe.
I hope the following information gives you some insight into the buzzing city of Bristol!
Sebastian Anderson, Activities Coordinator EF International Language Centre, Bristol
Email: [email protected] Skype: sebastian.anderson.ef › Brandon Hill & Cabot Tower › Clifton Suspension Bridge and Village Tour › Cupcake decorating › Football › Graffiti Tours › Museum visits › Pirate Tour › PlayStation Tournament › Rugby › Student Parties › Table Tennis Tournament › Volleyball › Walking tour of the city for new students followed by a social for old and new students
› @Bristol Science Museum › Adventure Golf › Boat Trip › Bowling › Bristol Aquarium › Bristol Zoo › Climbing › Laser Quest › SS Great Britain › Traditional English Breakfast
Bath, Salisbury & Stonehenge Birmingham Bournemouth Brighton Bude with Surfing Cambridge Cardiff Cheddar, Wells & Glastonbury Harry Potter Studios London Oxford Stratford-upon-Avon Thorpe Park
Amsterdam Dublin Edinburgh & the highlands Liverpool & Manchester London Paris
› The EF Word This student led magazine is open to all budding writers, editors, photographers, bloggers and designers
› English for Academic Purpose Students practise skills required for university-level use of English, essay writing, academic reading, debating etc as well as academic vocabulary and grammar
› Language Surgery If students have questions about language such as 'How do I understand these phrasal verbs?' or 'How can I write this in a natural way?' or if they need extra help with homework or a project, this club will give them the answers they need
› Conversation Club Lead by a teacher, students practise speaking and listening skills, helping to improve confidence and find lasting connections
› Film Club Free popcorn and a film in English. It doesn’t get better than this
› Book Club Students read a selected book and then join in a conversation about the stories and characters.
Note: Clubs change termly subject to student demand and request.
Oxford and Bournemouth
Two full day excursions.
Our trip to the “city of dreaming spires”, Oxford, includes a visit to Christchurch College and a walking tour of the city.
At the seaside resort of Bournemouth students will visit the Aquarium, enjoy a walking tour of the city and have time to relax on the beautiful sandy beach.
Salisbury, Stonehenge, Bath & Cardiff in Wales
Two full day excursions.
Our jam packed day visiting Salisbury, Stonehenge and Bath includes entrance to Stonehenge and guided tours around both Bath and Salisbury.
The magnificent city of Cardiff, the capital of Wales, includes entrance to Cardiff castle and a town tour. APBST Salsa Dancing 4 Salsa lessons for all levels with Salsa souls
AP2BST Rock Climbing 3 hours of indoor climbing in a period church.
Group Activity Vouchers (GAV100, GAV15) can be used to tailor your groups requirements.
Please contact the school to acquire a tailored group activity plan based on your budget.
As part of the course price our junior students receive the following activities:
› Compulsory activities during the day Monday to Friday › Once a week we will visit one of the great attractions in Bristol, i.e. SS Great Britain, @Bristol Science Museum, Laser Quest or take a Boat Trip along the harbor › Non-Compulsory evening activities including Welcome Party on Tuesday and End of week Party on Friday › A visit to Bristol Zoo › Compulsory activity on a Saturday if they have not booked an excursion
Please see the junior presentation for more information or contact the school.
Bristol is often described as a collection of villages, all within easy reach of one another and offering a diverse mix of experiences.
Exclusive Suburb Creative & Bohemian
Character, charm & LOTS of shopping The buzzing modern hub of the city
Independent traders, lively cafes Bristol's shopping quarter has over 500 stores, more than 50 cafes and restaurants, great cinemas and entertainment.
The amazing range of shops - from the world famous Harvey Nichols to the second largest Primark in the country - means that whatever you're looking for, you're sure to find it in the centre of Bristol.
Just a short distance from the busy central shopping area, step into the Old City and you'll find yourself surrounded by the incredible old buildings and relics of the past.
The cobbled streets and winding alleyways of Broad Street, Corn Street, St Nicholas Market, King Street & Welsh Back remain much the same today as they were hundreds of years ago.
Once a busy dock where sailors and merchants would trade goods and set sail for voyages of discovery, Bristol's harbourside remains the buzzing hub of the city.
An attractive, modern development the harbourside is filled with restaurants, bars, shops and hotels. With the long stretch of waterway making for lovely strolls on either side of the harbour, and Millennium Square acting as a fantastic central hub, with it's fountains and big screen, there is plenty to do to keep everyone amused here.
Clifton is reputed as being one of the best addresses in the city, and is a must-see area for visitors to the city. It has a great selection of boutique clothing stores, jewellery shops, cosy cafes and classy restaurants.
You can wander the leafy Georgian crescents or take a stroll across Brunel's Clifton Suspension Bridge for a breathtaking view of the city.
Stokes Croft attracts visitors because of its unusual shops, great pubs, real clubs, fabulous food and a wealth of artist studios and ever-changing exhibitions.
Gloucester Road is well known for having the most independent shops on one street in the whole of Europe. It is a real quirky and bohemian addition to Bristol’s shopping areas.
Both areas resemble an outdoor gallery with colourful graffiti that continually transforms its walls and buildings.
Full of independent shops, restaurants, bars, markets, theatre, urban art and city farms this is a lively area popular with local Bristolians and city dwellers.
This area is home to Europe's largest Street Art and Graffiti Festival, Upfest, and Ashton Gate Stadium; the Bristol City Football Club and Bristol Rugby ground.
Blaise Castle Arnolfini Art Gallery @ Bristol Science Museum Planetarium
Georgian House Museum
Bristol Museum and Art Gallery Red Lodge Museum M-Shed Museum Damien Hirst Banksy Bristol Whales
Bristol Gorillas 2011 Gromits Unleashed 2013 Shaun The Sheep 2015 Cider Boats St Nicks Market Cheddar Cheese
Tea Gardens Pies Real Ale O2 Academy Bristol Old Vic Thekla Hippodrome Theatre
The Old Duke Colston Hall
Motion St Georges Music Hall Smoke and Mirrors Magic Bar Hot Air Ballooning Stand up Paddle Board
Rugby Indoor and outdoor climbing
Football Rowing
inPlay golf Cycling Canoeing Bowling Ashton Court Cabot Tower Blaise Castle
View from Cabot Tower SS Great Britain @ Bristol Science Museum Bristol Zoo
Bristol Aquarium Bristol Ferryboat Company Brecon Beacons Park Weston-Super-Mare
Bradford on Avon Wells
Cheddar Gorge Berkley Castle
Cardiff Bath Glastonbury Tor Wookey Hole Brecon Beacons Park Weston-Super-Mare
Bradford on Avon Wells
Cheddar Gorge Berkley Castle
Cardiff Bath Glastonbury Tor Wookey Hole