Retirement Property Bristol

Spotlight on Bristol

Bristol is the largest city in the southwest of England and was recently named by The New York Times as one of the best places to visit in 2018, and it's being recognised all over the world for its marvelous museums. So, if you’re looking for a city escape, look no further!

Museum Madness

Bristol city has an array of wonderful museums showcasing a diverse range of culture and history. Its museums come in all shapes and sizes. From Brunel’s SS Great Britain, an incredible immersive experience transporting you back to Victorian times, to M Shed, the city’s social history museum. There is even an Aerospace Museum, where you can embark on fascinating aviation history – including airplanes, helicopters, rockets, engines and more – and step aboard the last Concorde ever to fly.

Fantastic Food

Bristol has such excellent food – from street fayre to fine dining - that you could go there for that alone and have a great time. For an authentic taste of Spain, visit Bravas, but oh, how authentic is authentic? The owners take their staff to Spain every year to ensure their food remains authentic and to cement their connections with Spanish suppliers! For dinner with a view why not visit Ethicurean. Set inside a restored Victorian walled garden, the Ethicurean stuns with sweeping views over the Mendip Hills and beyond. Finally, you can have a taste of little Italy with Rosemarino, this Italian neighborhood joint has previously won breakfast and best Italian restaurant at the Bristol Good Food Awards.

City Centre

Bristol city centre is known for being a popular cultural hub, up on the trend, this amazing place boasts beautiful harbor views with amazing walking spots! There's a lot crammed into one space including Central Bristol and the Bristol Hippodrome, Bristol Shopping Quarter, Bristol's Old City and Bristol Old Vic, Park Street and College Green. You can head over to the Watershed and catch the latest films right alongside the harbor for a lovely evening stroll after, or for the fine arts, how about St George’s, one of the country’s finest music venues offering the best in classical, world folk, blues and jazz. For a more chilled out atmosphere, you can visit Roxy Lanes, a stylish bar with amazing cocktails, with games such as bowling, ice free curling, pool and many more.

Wonderful Walks

Bristol is a beacon for nature to bloom at its best, with blossom-heavy trees it’s a great time to enjoy the fresh air in the city. As a result, Bristol has a host of fantastic, serene walking spots! Pop over Clifton Suspension Bridge to find glorious National Trust woodland Leigh Woods. Walkers, mountain bikers, pups and little ones will all love this one, with its range of trails, natural play area and Iron Age Hill fort. How about the River Avon Trail? It’s a picturesque trail follows the edge of the river from the historic harbor village of Pill, through the jaw-droppingly beautiful Avon Gorge.

With its blend of history and scenic beauty, Bristol is a city with a lot to offer, we have many retirement properties waiting to be seen. Visit www.Retirementhomesearch.co.uk for more information.