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Study English in Bristol
Welcome to Bristol, a city that has successfully combined its unique maritime and architectural heritage with some excellent tourist attractions, shopping and entertainment. By far the best way to discover Bristol is to wander the streets and marvel at the medieval, Georgian, Victorian and contemporary architecture. Or take a ferryboat and view the city from the harbour, which gives an entirely different perspective of Bristol.
The Bristol Guild is the place to head for pieces by Bristol artists and look out for Bristol Blue glassware which is manufactured by hand in the city. It is impossible to ignore the works of the great Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel in Bristol. Visitors arriving by train via London are travelling on his Great Western Railway and pass en route the Box Tunnel, a stupendous piece of engineering. Bristol is home to Temple Meads Old Station, the SS Great Britain and the Clifton Suspension Bridge, which now has its own fascinating Visitor Centre.
Bristol also has an abundance of open spaces to enjoy, set near the Cheddar Gorge and the thickly wooded slopes of the Avon gorge, which reaches almost into the heart of the city. One of Bristol’s highlights, is its heritage estates, such as Ashton Court, Blaise Castle and Oldbury Court.
For those who enjoy walking or cycling, Bristol is linked to Bath by cycle path, which follows the course of the old Midland Railway, and a walkway, which follows the course of the river Avon. Visitors can take a journey into the pre-history of Wiltshire; discover the attractions of Stonehenge and Avebury, with a detour to the cathedral city of Salisbury as well as the beautiful Kennet and Avon Canal.
Bristol is the ideal touring base, within easy reach of the Cotswolds, South Wales, the Somerset countryside and coast and the mysterious and ancient landscape of Wessex.
YouTube videos provide a fascinating insight into the region and its attractions. Some videos of the area can be viewed here.
Language centres in Bristol
City of Bristol College is one of the largest and most popular further education colleges in the UK and offers over 1,000 courses at all levels for both 16-19 year olds and adult learners.
EC Bristol boasts an enviably central location in Queen Square, a peaceful and relaxing area in the centre of the city that also holds a Green Flag Award for being one of the best green spaces in England.
A family-run school, offering intensive General English and examination preparation courses for students from all over the world.
Study and learn English quickly in lively, interesting classes which cover both general English and exam preparation for Cambridge and IELTS exams. Learn even more in our free English lessons.
Courses are specially designed to meet your individual needs and to maximize your progress. Living in your teacher's home gives you a total, in-depth experience of English culture, customs and lifestyle - a unique and invaluable aid to learning.
Attractions
Step back in time when you board Brunel’s ss Great Britain. Discover the true stories behind the ship that changed the world. Winner of UK Museum of the Year and The Gulbenkian Prize 2006, this wonderfully-restored ship was the first of its kind.
Spend a fun-packed day with over 450 amazing species from lions to love beetles. See how this incredible zoo is working to conserve mammals, amphibians and insects around the world.
Explore your world...300 million years in the making. An extensive area of caves to explore. Marvel at the incredible rock formations found underground at Cheddar and learn about the eerie history of these intriguing caves.
With action-packed exhibits, live shows and a planetarium, Explore really is one of the UK's most exciting interactive science centres. Put your mind and body to the test, move water uphill, have a game of virtual volleyball and experience the wonky side of life in the leaning lounge.
Town Factfile
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Population |
417,000 |
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Distance From London |
117 Miles, 1 hour 30 minutes by train |
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