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SchoolFind O Presentationut More About BournemouthBristol 2015 EF Bristol Essential info Custom House Queen Square Bristol, BS1 4JQ United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 117 9303 500 Emergency Number: +44 (0) 7798 631207 2010 • Opened in March with 3 students EF Bristol • Pioneers of the new EF iPad learning technology The Story So Far 2011 • Junior courses introduced • More than 7000 students travelled 2012 • Passed ISI inspection 2013 • Reception renovation and introduction of the iLounge • Passed British Council Accreditation for maximum term – Next inspection 2017 • Passed ISI inspection 2014 • 95% recommendation rate • Exceeds Expectations in ISI inspection EF Bristol Staff Bristol Bristol is a vibrant and growing cosmopolitan city. Once a centre for heavy industry, over the last few decades the city has reinvented itself as a hub of culture and creativity. It is the eighth largest city in the UK and the largest city in the south west of England Population: 450,000 Universities: 2 – University of Bristol and UWE Bristol airport: Located just 8 miles from the city centre. The airport caters for 4 million passengers a year with over 100 direct destinations across Europe and hundreds of onward connections across the globe. Location London just 1 hour and 40 minute by train City surrounded by harbourside and countryside Historic city of Bath just 15 minutes on train Cotswolds just 30 minutes on train Cardiff just 50 minutes on train Nearest beach – Weston Super Mare only 10 miles away Oxford & Stonehenge both 1 hour and 30 minutes away Climate Bristol is one of the warmest cities in the UK, with a mean annual temperature of 10.2–12 °C (50.4–53.6 °F). It is also amongst the sunniest, with 1,541–1,885 hours sunshine per year. Overview of the Areas of Bristol Bristol is often described as a collection of villages, all within easy reach of one another and offering a diverse mix of experiences. Creative & Exclusive Suburb Bohemian The buzzing Character, charm & modern hub of the LOTS of shopping city Independent traders, lively cafes Areas of Bristol City Centre 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. Areas of Bristol Old City 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. Areas of Bristol Harbourside 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. The harbourside is an attractive, modern development 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. Areas of Bristol Clifton Village Clifton Village 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. Areas of Bristol Stokes Croft and Gloucester Road Stokes Croft attracts visitors from all over the country with 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. With a large number of independent traders as well as household names 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. You might see some great artwork today – but by the time you want to show it to your friends tomorrow it has miraculously vanished or changed into a completely new picture Areas of Bristol South Bristol South of the city, you'll find Southville, Bedminster and Totterdown - lively areas popular with local Bristolians. You can see the famous multi-coloured houses lining the hills of Totterdown, enjoy the Tobacco Factory theatre and Farmers Market in North Street. Head to Arnos Vale Cemetery Trust and step into a secret world to discover 45 green acres, where the history of Bristol is told in a leafy and tranquil setting, then visit the famous Original Bristol Blue Glass Ltd, where you can view the glassblowers at work, blow your own bauble and take home a piece of Bristol's finest craft. Culture Arnolfini Art Gallery Bristol Hippodrome Old Vic Theatre M-Shed Museum Street Art Georgian House Museum Gromits Bristol Museum and Art Gallery Food & Drink – A True Taste of Bristol Cider Boats St Nicks Market Cheddar Cheese Tea Gardens Pies Real Ale Music and Nightlife O2 Academy DJ Derek @ The Canteen Motion The Old Duke Thekla St Georges Music Hall Sport and Adventure Hot Air Ballooning Stand up Paddle Board Rugby Indoor and outdoor climbing Football Rowing inPlay golf Cycling Canoeing Bowling Outdoor Attractions Ashton Court Cabot Tower Blaise Castle View from Cabot Tower Attractions Not To Miss SS Great Britain @ Bristol Science Museum Bristol Zoo Bristol Aquarium Bristol Ferryboat Company Attractions Close to Bristol Brecon Beacons Park Weston-Super-Mare Bradford on Avon Wells Cheddar Gorge Birmingham Cardiff Bath Glastonbury Tor Wookey Hole Attractions Further Afield London Oxford Thorpe Park Cambridge Stonehenge Bournemouth Attractions Further Afield Liverpool and Manchester Paris Weekend Dublin Weekend Weekend Amsterdam Weekend Scotland Weekend Harry Potter Studio Tour Festivals Eat, Drink Bristol Fashion May 2015 St Paul’s Carnival 4th July 2015 Bristol Harbour Festival 17th – 19th July 2015 Upfest 25th – 27th July 2015 Festivals Bristol International Balloon Festival 6th – 9th August 2015 Where else can you… • Learn a new dialect – Bristolian • Go somewhere in the UK which has its own currency – The Bristol Pound (£B) • Eat in Britain's largest buffet restaurant– Za Za Bazaar • Live in a city full of creative ideas – A water slide down a street…why not? Where else can you… • See a firework display to celebrate a bridges 150th birthday And for 2015… • A zip wire across the Avon Gorge Best city to live in Its not just us that Bristol! .