The team organising WordCamp Bristol are both delighted and proud that Bristol has been named the best place to live in Britain in the Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide.

Helen Davies, home editor at Sunday Times said: “The city is a worthy winner thanks to its ideal combination of extraordinary culture, impressive schools, buzzing culinary scene, exciting redevelopment and community spirit.”

“We sum the city up as cool, classy and supremely creative.”

An excellent city for both work and play, the guide explains that Bristol has “glamorous, creative, hi-tech and professional” careers available, offers a thriving selection of food and drink, and “crams in all the culture you could wish for”.

Mayor of Bristol, Marvin Rees, noted that cultural diversity and an independent spirit are at the core of what makes Bristol special.

Culture, community spirit and jobs are just three of a range of factors that are assessed in order to compile the top locations in the annual guide.

Of course, many of the things that make Bristol a great place to live also make Bristol a great place to visit. In fact Bristol is named fourth on the list of the Rough Guide’s 10 Best Cities to Visit 2017.

So what better reason is there than to plan a visit to Bristol?

WordCamp Bristol is happening in the middle of May, just as the weather is starting to get nicer and the city is looking at it’s very best. It’s a great time to visit so why not extend your stay for a day or two  to absorb the culture, see the sights (we have a bridge, don’t you know?!), and enjoy a drink or a meal al fresco with a harbour-side view.

There are still tickets available for WordCamp Bristol on the weekend of 13-14 May 2017.

Join us to experience this great city alongside our WordPress community.

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