Bristol

Set in the southern part of the country, the city of Bristol offers warmer weather than the rest of the UK to go with its thriving music and film industries. With the oldest continuously operating theater in England, the Theatre Royal, and over seven theater venues it is no wonder that...

Set in the southern part of the country, the city of Bristol offers warmer weather than the rest of the UK to go with its thriving music and film industries. With the oldest continuously operating theater in England, the Theatre Royal, and over seven theater venues it is no wonder that Bristol was a finalist for the 2008 European Capital of Culture contest and was named the most musical city in the UK in 2010. Students taking English courses in Bristol have a special treat of studying in the home of bands that have been combining punk, funk, dub and political consciousness since the late 1970s- some of the most popular have been Glaxo Babes, The Pop Group, Tricky, Portishead, and Massive Attack. In addition to theater and music, the Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery offers students attending English school in Bristol a chance to view three preserved historic houses: the Tudor Red Lodge, the Georgian House, and Blaise Castle House. As a center for literature, Bristol has provided inspiration for a host of England’s most celebrated writers including William Wordsworth and Joseph Cottle, who published Lyrical Ballads in 1798. The city offers students studying English courses in Bristol who are interested in architecture a unique chance to view buildings from most of the architectural periods of the United Kingdom with over 4,500 buildings officially designated as being of special architectural, historical or cultural significance. In modern times, the city has become a force to be reckoned with due to its cultural music scene, gastronomically advanced restaurant choices, and edgy night scene.