With a population of 572,000 Bristol is the largest city in south-west England, and has for much of its history been considered one of the most prosperous urban areas in the UK. Bristol’s port has traditionally been the centre of its industrial activity, and it is still the tenth-largest in England today. The University of Bristol is one of the most highly regarded in the UK, and the city has a strong reputation when it comes to innovation, from research and development to quantum computing.
Bristol has a fast growing reputation for it's nightlife. Bristol has been awarded Purple Flag status[308] on many of its districts, which shows that it meets or surpasses the standards of excellence in managing the evening and night-time economy.
Bristol benefits from a international airport with lots of budget flights to mainland Europe