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Bristol City Guide |
With a population of 416,400 Bristol is a city located in southwest England. Bristol is located about 105 miles west of London and 44 miles east of Cardiff. Not only is Bristol considered a city, it is considered a unitary authority area as well as a ceremonial council. While the official city population is at 416,400 the greater urban area that surrounds it brings the population of the area to 561,500. With such a large population, Bristol is considered the sixth most populous city in England and the eighth most populated city in the United Kingdom!
Bristol is a popular getaway due to the fact that it is one of the warmer cities in the United Kingdom. The annual mean temperature of Bristol is about 52 degree Fahrenheit. In addition to being one of the most moderate climates in the UK, it is also one of the cities that gets the most amount of sun. Bristol gets anywhere from 1,541 to 1,885 hours of sunshine per year, which is a remarkable amount of sunlight for any city in the UK and their infamously dreary seasons. The coolest seasons are winter and fall, which just so happen to be the wettest months of the year as well. Summers are usually quite warm and enjoyable with plenty of sunshine interspersed with rain and clouds.
Bristol has been named as one of the most sustainable cities in the UK according to the Forum for the Future’s Sustainable Cities in 2008. The city is very involved in recycling change, and is very interested in biodiversity and they are also working to address climate changes. This is a city that has many excited because they are always on the forefront of new and exciting things.
Of course, in addition to being one of the most sustainable cities in the United Kingdom, the city attracts many because of the arts, sports, and leisure opportunities. The city offers something for everyone and the ease of transportation attracts many tourists to this region especially during the spring and summer months when it is the warmest. People travel from all over the UK as well as the world to enjoy the sites and entertainment opportunities that await them in Bristol.
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