Retirement Properties Spotlight in Bedminster

Bristol is a Cathedral city full of museums, art galleries and historic buildings such as St Mark's on College Green which is one of the finest examples remaining in England of the church of a medieval hospital. Temple church is famous for its leaning tower and Red Lodge in Park Row has furnishings in both 16th and 18th century styles. The city still retains links with its commercial past - long-established wine merchants such as Avery's and Harvey's of Bristol continue their business.

The area around Bristol is full of contrast with Gloucestershire to the north and Somerset to the south. It became a county in the 14th century when it was one of the most successful cities in the country and remains prosperous to this day with its excellent communications.