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Life in Bristol & Beyond
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North Bristol NHS Trust is based in the Northern outskirts of Bristol. We’re proud to be part of this vibrant, busy city and its wealth of opportunities. As the 8th largest city in the UK, it is excitingly diverse and has a wide choice of shops, bars and restaurants as well as an impressive cultural scene and a number of restful green spaces and parks.
As well as a thriving city centre, Bristol is surrounded by beautiful countryside. It is a fantastic place to live if you love being in nature. We are temptingly near to the Cotswolds and Mendips, and within easy reach of the coast.
Although Bristol has everything you could ever need, it is impressively connected. Jet off on holiday from Bristol airport, head into London in little more than an hour (68 minutes to be exact) or enjoy a few nights away in the South West or Wales – both of which are enviously close to Bristol.
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Bristol Cathedral
Balloon Festival over Clifton Suspension Bridge
Bristol’s famous colourful terraces
Bristol - A city that doesn't just buzz
The official tourist guide to Bristol
Shopping in Bristol
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Bristol Attractions
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Bristol's Beautiful Views
North Bristol
Much of the northern part of the city of Bristol is actually part of South Gloucestershire. North Bristol is well served by public transport with bus routes from the city centre and there is also a mainline rail station at Bristol Parkway.
The Mall at Cribbs Causeway and surrounding retail parks are an out-of-town shopping destination with over 150 stores including many high street stores such as John Lewis and Marks & Spencer.
There are also many family restaurants, a multiplex cinema, ten pin bowling and a gym.
North Bristol is also home to Aerospace Bristol, home to Concorde Alpha Foxtrot.
You can also explore the 400 acres parklands and woodlands of Blaise Castle House Museum and Estate which includes a cafe and children's adventure playground.
For more information about Bristol go to visitbristol.co.uk
The Mall at Cribbs Causeway
Housing
Housing
×You can easily live in Bristol or commute to work from parts of Somerset, Gloucestershire, and even Wales!
There's housing to suit all requirements, and Bristol also benefits from the government’s Starter Homes Initiative, which provides healthcare workers with a foothold on the property ladder.
For housing advice visit Bristol City Council, South Gloucestershire Council or Rightmove.
Schools
Schools
×Bristol and South Gloucesterhsire are home to some excellent educational opportunities, with a host of primary and secondary schools, and Further and Higher Education colleges.
The City of Bristol also benefits from its close partnership with its two major universities: University of the West of England, and the University of Bristol.
Find out more about education in Bristol and education in South Gloucestershire.
Transport
Transport
×Bristol earnt its name of the first UK ‘Cycling City’ in 2008 and continues to invest in the transport network. The majority of our sites are connected by good walking, cycling and public transport routes.
We do have limited car parking on-site so when you join us we can help you with free Personal Travel Planning, discounted bus tickets, free bicycle loans and other great facilities!