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In size and vivacity, Bristol is the shining light of England's southwest. It's an economic powerhouse, gastronomic centre and a cultural force to be reckoned with. The city's streets are packed with cutting-edge restaurants, designer bars and world class museums.
And Bristol's music, media and nightlife scenes are really showing the rest of the country how things should be done. It's real, raw, and just a little rough around the edges. If you really want to know where Britain's at right now, then you should probably add Bristol to your itinerary.
Fast Facts
Population
380,615
Currency
Name: Pound Sterling
Code: GBP
Symbol: £
Electrical Plugs
240V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: English
Time Zones
GMT/UTC GMT
Country Dialing Code
+44
Weights & Measures
Metric
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