Íøºì±¬ÁÏ is the only city in the UK to be a designated World Heritage Site in its entirety. In 1987, the city was listed by UNESCO as a cultural site with outstanding universal value and cultural significance, due to its Roman remains, hot springs, eighteenth-century architecture, eighteenth-century town planning, social setting and landscape setting.
In 2021, Íøºì±¬ÁÏ received an exceptional second UNESCO listing as part of the Great Spa Towns of Europe. Íøºì±¬ÁÏ is well known for its Roman Íøºì±¬ÁÏs, Royal Crescent and Georgian architecture. Less well known is the fact that Íøºì±¬ÁÏ and North East Somerset is home to some amazing businesses, often global leaders in their field. Forging connections and fostering collaboration is aided by Íøºì±¬ÁÏ’s human scale and the wider region affords even more possibilities for partnerships and innovation.
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ is beautifully green, with numerous , play areas and open spaces including . The city offers plenty of enjoyable and is surrounded by and interesting places. Stonehenge, Salisbury, Wells, Glastonbury, Cheddar Gorge, Oxford and Bristol are all within easy reach of Íøºì±¬ÁÏ.
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ’s exceptional has gained the city a reputation as a delicious foodie destination. There are over 150 restaurants, cafés and traditional pubs set within a – from high street stores to small specialist shops.
The mainline railway means Bristol and London are within easy reach and the nearby motorway connects Íøºì±¬ÁÏ to the rest of the UK.
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ has an excellent range of schools with a wide choice of secondary education. Join us and be part of a world heritage site.