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Montpelier is defined by its steep hills and rows of tall, multi-coloured Victorian villas that sit just north of the city centre. It developed largely as a suburb for Bristol’s merchant class in the 18th and 19th centuries, which explains the generous proportions of its housing, though today the area feels more densely packed and lived-in. Geographically, it is wedged between the independent shops of Gloucester Road and the vibrant hub of Stokes Croft, but it retains a quieter, residential atmosphere once you climb away from the main thoroughfares. Life here often revolves around the narrow junctions near the Picton Street shops and the small, hidden green spaces like Montpelier Park. It is remarkably well-connected for its size; the local station on the Severn Beach Line provides a direct, short link to Temple Meads, making the rest of the city accessible despite the neighbourhood’s notoriously difficult parking and one-way systems. There is a strong sense of non-conformity in the architecture and the way people use the space, giving the locality a character that is distinct from the more polished suburbs nearby.