Straddling the River Avon in the southwest of England, the name 'Bristol' is believed to have come from the Old English of 'place at the bridge', which seems fitting when local landmarks include the Clifton Suspension Bridge.

House prices across the city can vary based on the location. Generally, Bristol is considered an expensive area to live in, with data from Zoopla estimating the average sale of a house at £365,000 across 2021.

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Bristol property prices don't come cheap, which highlights the quality of the area. According to Zoopla, prices in 2021 ended the year with an average value of £338,000 - a 3% increase across the last 12 months.

On average, semi-detached properties sell for £360,000, whilst terraced properties sell for £335,500, and flats fetch an average of £265,000. Renting costs vary based on the location and property size, but as Bristol is one of the least affordable cities in the UK, you can expect to pay an average of £1,030, according to Zoopla.

When thinking of Bristol, the letter B is a running theme throughout. Home to bridges, balloons, boats, Banksy and bikes, the city is alive with things to do, including professional teams in the major national sports.

Relax by the harbour

Now the UK's first Cycling City, Bristol has moved from its booming maritime history into a cultural hub, perhaps highlighted best by the redevelopment at the Harbourside. Once a lively centre for trading goods and voyages of discovery, the Harbourside is now a buzzing modern development filled with restaurants, bars, shops and hotels.

The harbour's 19th-century warehouses also feature cultural institutions such as the contemporary art gallery The Arnolfini - one of the city's many museums and galleries.

The home of art, balloons and Banksy

As the rumoured home of arguably one of the most famous artists in the world, Banksy, don't be surprised to find streets can resemble something of an art gallery as graffiti adorns walls, bridges, underpasses and bridges across the city.

With strong links to the aerospace industry, the city is also home to the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta every year - one of the largest of its kind in Europe.