Discover Bristol
Bristol. Your new home.
Bristol is a city that’s famous for its rebellious streak, independent thinking and edgy creativity. A passion for sustainability runs through its veins, while a warm welcome and open mind awaits.
With the city and spectacular green space close by, you get the best of both worlds. And the polls prove it:
- Best place to visit in the UK (TimeOut, 2024)
- Britain's 3rd greenest city (University of Sheffield, published by Plos One 2022)
- First UK city to be awarded European Green Capital (European Green Capital Awards, 2015).
With a whopping 60 free things to do right on the doorstep, all this doesn’t need to cost the earth either.
"I was lucky enough to have friends already studying in Bristol and each time I came up I fell in love with the city even more!"
Elizabeth BSc(Hons) Nursing
Discover Bristol
Discover your full potential in the vibrant and creative city of Bristol.
Things to do in Bristol
Arts and culture
Grand Iftars. Gromit. Graffiti. Bristol has it all.
Bristol on a budget
Top tips to help your money go further.
Festivals
In Bristol you'll find a festival for everything – and many are free.
Food and drink
Bristol's food and drink scene is delicious, diverse and good value.
Green Bristol
Bristol is a city with green spaces and a green mindset.
Shopping
Discover vintage gems and food markets to suit every taste.
Why I love living in Bristol
Find out what it’s like to live and study in Bristol from MSc Science Communication alum, 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
Some stats and facts about the city.
History
Bristol’s eventful history spans pioneers, engineers, explorers and adventurers.
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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.