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City scape of Bath
Image credit: Anna Barclay & Freia Turland
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We're a world-class business location

Located in the West of England, the region is home to 1.1 million. Boasting four prestigious universities and over 46,000 businesses make it a well-connected and innovative area.

With over 91 languages spoken, Bristol & Bath has a truly global outreach and welcomes international businesses.

Your global gateway

  • Plane icon Bristol Airport flies direct to 115+ destinations
  • Chain link icon Bristol and Bath are connected by an 11-minute train journey
  • Connection icon Connect to London in 79 mins with 4 trains every hour at peak
  • Ship icon UK’s most central deep-sea port
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Located in the West of England, the region covers four local authorities: Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

Cluster map

View at at a glance data illustrating why the West of England has such a strong concentration of business industries across the region.

Kathryn Davis, Director of Tourism, Visit West

The region’s connectivity make it a great place for business and inbound travel. Not only does it attract new and expanding organisations, but a strong entrepreneurial spirit and start up culture fosters home grown success.

Kathryn Davis, Director of Tourism, Visit West