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A Guide For Those Seeking New Homes In Bristol

Welcome to New Homes Bristol the website which aims to provide invaluable information for people searching for new homes in Bristol. 

Located close to the Welsh boarder, between the Rivers Frome and Avon, and with a growing population of 400,000 people there is a growing demand for new homes in Bristol.

Originally a trading settlement, Bristol utilised its coastal position and established itself as a successful port. In 1542 it was awarded its city status by King Henry VIII, and thanks to the thriving cocoa, cotton and sugar cane trades the city quickly expanded. Today, the city is more associated with the aerospace industry, with BAE, Airbus and Rolls-Royce all based in close by.

The city has retained its strong transport links, with rail links to London, Cardiff, Birmingham and the North. It is within close reach of the M4 and M5, making new homes in Bristol ideal for commuters. Furthermore, Bristol International Airport is only 10 miles from the city centre.

Bristol is ideal for anyone interested in anything and everything from the arts and ancient history to sport and modern culture.

The most frequently visited Bristol Property the City Museum & Art Gallery is host to an impressive range of exhibits, which reflect the city’s rich cultural background. The city boasts an impressive 33 Conservation Areas in which Bristol Property of special architectural or historic interest is preserved or enhanced.

Bristol also caters for sports fans with two league football teams, a rugby league team and several athletics clubs to boot.          

Furthermore, Bristol offers a wide range of educational facilities, with over 300 hundred schools and the University of Bristol and the University of West England.

In 2008 Bristol was ranked first in the Forum for the Future's Sustainable Cities Index. Based on factors gauging environmental performance such as quality of life, future-proofing and the adoption of climate change strategies, the city is leading the way.  Additionally, Bristol has gained the title of a Fair Trade City. Making a new home in Bristol an ideal choice for the future.

On these pages we aim to tell you more about life in Bristol, it’s history, education facilities, associations and organisations in order to ensure that your search for new homes in Bristol is both well informed and fruitful.

Suburbs or Wards of Bristol:

Avonmouth

Bedminster

Bishopsworth

Cabot

Clifton

Clifton East

Filwood

Frome Vale

Hartcliffe

Henbury

Horfield

Kingsweston

Southmead

Southville

Stoke Bishop

Westbury on Trym

Whitchurch Park

Windmill Hill


Close to Bristol:

Bath – 13 miles

Newport – 30.5 miles                  

Gloucester – 35 miles

Swindon – 40.2 miles

Cheltenham – 42.4 miles

Cardiff – 44.2 miles

London – 118 miles


Famous people associated with Bristol

Carry Grant – The Hollywood actor was born in Horfield and attended Fairfeild  school.

Isambard Kingdom Brunel – Renowned engineer, famous for his works throughout Bristol.

Robert Southey - A Romantic poet and in 1813 was made Poet Laureate.

Samuel Plimsoll – Reformist and supporter of sailors’ rights. His 1873 book Our Seamon led to the introduction of the Plimsoll Line on ships.

J K Rowling – Author of the successful children’s series Harry Potter.

John Wesley – Widely accredited, with laying the foundations of the Methodist movement, with his brother Charles.

Sir Humphrey Davy – Discovered laughing gas and the miners lamp.

Lee Evans – Stand up comedian 

Banksy – Controversial street artist famed for his graffiti murals.

James May – Television presenter 
 

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New homes in Bristol

With thirty four other cities named after the original Bristol, today Bristol is home to about one million people. This makes it England’s sixth and the UK’s eighth most populated city. For seven hundred years, Bristol has been one of the most affluent counties in England according to tax receipts. Some of this prosperity can be linked to the seaports in Bristol, some of which are being regenerated as symbols of culture and heritage. Since Bristol has always been a hub of trade and tradesmen, it has also been thriving in the arts sicne the very beginning. Here are a few places you can visit while you are searching for new homes in Bristol.

Cinema and Theatre

Bristol was a finalist in the run for European Capital of Culture in 2008. Bristol offers a huge variety of experiences in cinema and theatre alone.

* Bristol Old Vic Theatre was built in 1776 and is one of the oldest running theatres in England. Today some of the most critically acclaimed plays are performed by local and national theatre companies.

* Watershed is a great place to go if you are creatively inclined; it was made to promote art and media in Bristol and is home to independent film, theatre and music in Bristol.

* The Bristol Hippodrome is the place to visit for all your Broadway needs. Whether it is ballet, opera, concert, comedy or children’s shows, the Hippodrome has got it all covered.

* Showcase Cinema De Lux with over three thousand seats and thirteen screens, enable you to enjoy a 3d experience on all the latest 3d films and shows all the latest movie releases.

* Sightseeing

* Brunel’s SS Great Britain is the world’s first great ocean liner and was voted Bristol’s top tourist attraction last year.

* Designed in the early 19th Century, the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol was originally meant for light horse carriages. Three hundred years later it still supports thousands of vehicles worth of traffic everyday and gives a great sightseeing opportunity for anyone who wants a breathtaking view of the ancient Avon Gorge and the city of Bristol beyond. The Bridge has become the iconic symbol of the city of Bristol.

* St. Mary Redcliffe Church, Bristol is one of the best examples of Gothic architecture and houses a world famous organ.

Events

‘Bristol attracts about half a million tourists each year with its many events’ says Vernon Pethard of www.newhomesforsale.co.uk.

Here are just a few of the major events Bristol hosts annually.

* Ice Skating at the Malls Cribbs Causeway is the largest ice skating rink the region, with about one thousand square metres of ice. Enjoy a day of winter fun with the whole family

* Theatre. Bristol is famous for hosting the likes of Richard II, Don Quixote, Swan Lake Sleeping Beauty and a huge range of other theatrical masterpieces.

With all these happenings all year round, Bristol is the place to be for anyone interested in the arts and culture providing yet another reason for homebuyers wishing to find new homes in Bristol.

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New homes in Bristol

 

New homes Bristol enables you to search for new houses in Bristol, new apartments in Bristol and for people looking for affordable housing in Bristol, it is possible to refine your search by selecting: shared ownership homes in Bristol.

 

Bristol is the capital of the South West. This historic and beautiful city has always been as lively and vibrant as it is now. Whether it is sporting activities, eating out, shopping, culture or any other activity of life, you can find everything here to enjoy life to the fullest. With stunning views, great architecture and a range of attractions and places to drink and eat, it is little surprise that the city attracts more than 9 million tourists each year.

 

It is no wonder that Bristol is constantly ranked as one of the finest places to work and live in Britain and one of the best-located and most vibrant cities in Europe. The city’s worldwide reputation as a major tourist destination and cultural centre has grown considerably in recent times, partly due to the regeneration of the downtown area and the historic harbourside, according to Vernon Pethard, Managing Director of www.newhomesforsale.co.uk, the top new homes property website in the UK.

 

The city of Bristol has one of Britain’s finest selections of performance, multimedia and music venues; art galleries; parks; nightclubs; museums; historic buildings; open spaces and destinations to walk, cycle and relax. Bristol also offers a wide array of shopping options to suit people with different budgets and tastes. The most famous high street names are found at Broadmead in the centre of the city along with some of Britain’s most trendy fashion brands. Bristol has more independent outlets than any other place in the country and if you visit vibrant locations such as the historic Saint Nicholas Market, Clifton Village, Gloucester Road, Whiteladies Road and Park Street, you will find some unique and unusual items that you have never seen before.

In addition to all this, Bristol offers easy access to some of the country’s most spectacular landscapes, including Stonehenge, Cheddar Gorge, Cotswolds as well Devon, Somerset and South Wales coast and countryside. It is very convenient to travel to other parts of Britain as well as European cities from Bristol. Amongst all the key cities in Britain, Bristol is the closest to London and offers excellent motorway and rail links. Moreover, the city is home to one of the most rapidly growing international airports in the country.

One major reason why Bristol is considered a highly desirable place to live is the range of tourist attractions that it offers. Whether you are planning a short vacation or looking for ideas for days out, you will find something to suit your liking. Attractions in the city range from the UK’s most acclaimed suspension bridge, its most iconic historic ship, one of the world’s oldest zoos to one of the top interactive science centres in Europe. Moreover, Bristol offers an excellent network of museums, castles and gardens to explore. The Bristol Harbourside hosts several fairs, festivals with excellent free firework displays and dragon boat racing contests that are held all year round- a great bonus for residents and visitors alike is that most of these Harbourside events don’t cost anything to attend.

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