News
August 2010
Bristol Cycle Festival puts wheels in motion 11th through 26th September(31/8/2010)
Bristol Cycle Festival is the product of a collaboration between Shambala Festival,...
Vamos Theatre presents their full mask production of Nursing Lives (31/8/2010)
Vamos Theatre brings together a number of ex-Trestle Theatre members to create Nursing...
A new-build property, with own land, great views...and 25ft climbing frame - South American Coatis move home!(31/8/2010)
A group of inquisitive South American Coatis, ground-foraging relatives of the racoon, are...
Arnos Vale takes part in Doors Open Day September 11th 2010(31/8/2010)
Bristol Doors Open Day – now in its seventeenth year – is the day when many of...
Bristol Zoo Gardens’ announces Halloween festival during October half term(31/8/2010)
There will be some spooky goings on at Bristol Zoo Gardens this autumn when it undergoes...
Portents - one of the most exciting events of Autumn(31/8/2010)
Portents is an ambitious project bringing the different communities of Bristol...
Enjoy this weekend with the Bristol Half Marathon and Bristol International Kite Festival(31/8/2010)
Bristol is gearing up for a busy weekend - especially on Sunday, September 5 when the hugely...
Charming Christmas gifts from Bristol Blue Glass(27/8/2010)
Bristol Blue Glass is embracing the Christmas period with a selection of beautifully...
Bristol Blue Glass donate special trophies for runners at the Bristol Half Marathon(27/8/2010)
Runners in this year's Bristol Half Marathon will be competing to win a special...
Events at Hotel du Vin for the coming months(27/8/2010)
Hotel du Vin have a busy schedule of events for the rest of 2010.
See below...
Bristol Zoo's September saver for senior citizens(26/8/2010)
Bristol Zoo Gardens is offering half price entry for senior citizens next month.
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Ryder Cup accommodation still available from Bristol hotels(25/8/2010)
Bristol tourism officials have announced a range of Ryder Cup hotel options still available...
Spyglass to stay open for Winter 2010(24/8/2010)
By popular demand, Spyglass won’t close as planned for the winter months and...
Clifton House Hotel B&B Bristol offers newly refurbished rooms and great rates in Clifton(24/8/2010)
Clifton House Hotel B&B is a guest house in Clifton with 23 B&B rooms in the...
Topsy turvy world of bizarre Shrimpfish(24/8/2010)
A shoal of bizarre needle-like fish that spend their lives standing on their heads...
Broadmead shopping visitors can enjoy Medieval Mayhem this weekend(24/8/2010)
Medieval festivities will be the attraction of the day this Saturday (28 August) as Broadmead...
The Stroke Association calls on cyclists from Gloucestershire to join its castle 2 castle cycle challenge(24/8/2010)
The Stroke Association is urging cyclists to take part in a 42 mile cycle ride...
Celebration of Beef at The River Grille(20/8/2010)
The River Grille will welcome a Celebration of Beef to this Harbourside Bristol...
Bristol shopping, seaside fun and frolics in Broadmead this weekend(19/8/2010)
If you’re looking to enjoy the best of the seaside, but want to avoid hours in a packed...
Sensory garden brings plants to life for disabled visitors at family attraction(19/8/2010)
A popular family attraction near Bristol has designed a special sensory garden as...
Rock Around the Clock at Bristol Hippodrome(18/8/2010)
Emmerdale star & Dancing on Ice finalist Roxanne Pallett stars in Rock...
Three peaks, three keepers; on a mission to help save apes(18/8/2010)
Three daring keepers from Bristol Zoo Gardens will be tackling the three highest...
BBC TV's 'Digging for Britain' at Berkeley Castle(18/8/2010)
A new BBC TV programme starts this week (19 th August 2010, where Dr Alice...
Support England 2018 on 'Wear Your Shirt To Work Day'(18/8/2010)
England 2018 is staging a national ‘Wear Your Shirt To Work Day’ on...
Bristol Hippodrome announces updated diary of events through 2011(18/8/2010)
The Bristol Hippodrome has announced an amazing line-up of theatre events through 2010 and...
Bristol Glassboat Restaurant announces Fish Fest in October(18/8/2010)
In the last year, the Bristol Glassboat Restaurant has successfully hosted seasonal...
The most fashionable ticket in town(18/8/2010)
Tickets for Bristol Fashion Week at The Mall at Cribbs Causeway are now on sale...
Twins for one of the world's most endangered primate species(18/8/2010)
One of the world’s most endangered primate species has given birth to tiny...
Oklahoma! comes to The Bristol Hippodrome(17/8/2010)
West End and international musical theatre star Marti Webb and runner-up in the...
Katie Price checks in to North Somerset Hotel(16/8/2010)
Model and reality TV star Katie Price paid a celebrity visit to DoubleTree by...
Christmas in Bristol will be bright with shopping at Cabot Circus(14/8/2010)
For festive Bristol shopping in chic surroundings look no further than Cabot Circus . As the...
Unique event gives Bristol children the chance to create their own magazine (13/8/2010)
Budding photographers, journalists, designers, stylists and dancers will get the chance to...
Three giant arrivals at Bristol Zoo Gardens(13/8/2010)
Three giant tortoises have joined the herd at Bristol Zoo Gardens . It is hoped...
Celebrating Citrus at Tyntesfield(12/8/2010)
The National Trust are celebrating the start of work to restore Tyntesfield ’s...
Last chance to see Art from the New World(11/8/2010)
Visitors to Bristol Museum & Art Gallery only have a few more weeks to see...
Bristol Old Vic's Autumn kicks off with return of Kneehigh(10/8/2010)
This autumn sees the eternally childlike Kneehigh Theatre launch Bristol Old...
Fastest land bird takes it slow when hatching(10/8/2010)
The fastest land bird, the African Ostrich, known for running at speeds of up to...
England Under-21 match at Ashton Gate Backs the Bid(9/8/2010)
The future stars of English football take to the pitch in Bristol on Tuesday 10...
Rare turtles rescued and re-homed at Bristol Zoo Gardens(9/8/2010)
Five rare turtles have been re-homed at Bristol Zoo Gardens after being...
Your Guide to the ASTRA Bristol International Balloon Fiesta(5/8/2010)
The summer skies over Bristol will once again be filled with hot air balloons this August, as...
Enjoy rural escapes this summer just off the beaten path(4/8/2010)
Amazing Rural Escapes Just Outside of Bristol
If you're looking for a break just off the...
Brazilian Seahorses arrive at Blue Reef Aquarium(4/8/2010)
A colony of South American seahorses has gone on display at Bristol’s Blue...
Circus extravaganza comes to Bristol(4/8/2010)
Circus thrills will be the order of the day on Saturday 7 August as Broadmead hosts...
Quakers Friars hosts UK's largest 'Strawberry Tea' to launch partnership with Breast Cancer Care(3/8/2010)
Quakers Friars will be transformed into a village fête with a chic twist on...
Food Festival brings delicious treats, free workshops and top chefs to Quakers Friars(3/8/2010)
Quakers Friars is set to become a foodie paradise this August as a weekend-long...
Marco checks out plans for new North Somerset restaurant(3/8/2010)
Marco Pierre White paid a visit to DoubleTree by Hilton, Cadbury House in...
Mercure Bristol Holland House receives Gold Environmental Award(2/8/2010)
Yvonne Colgan general manager at Bristol’s 4* Mercure Holland...
Pride Bristol announces Pride Week events activity(2/8/2010)
Pride Week in Bristol runs from Saturday 14 August until Monday 22 August. The shows,...
The Bristol Hippodrome - George's Marvellous Medicine(2/8/2010)
Roald Dahl’s comic masterpiece, George’s Marvellous Medicine comes to...
July 2010
Triple bill for IMAX 3D Cinema(30/7/2010)
Visitors to Bristol’s new Blue Reef Aquarium will be able to enjoy a...
Tyntesfield announces Photographer of the Year(30/7/2010)
The National Trust at Tyntesfield announces their first ‘Photographer of...
Half-baked Lobster saved from the pot(29/7/2010)
A bizarre-looking lobster which looks like it’s already been half-cooked has...
Oh what a perfect day - at Old Down!(28/7/2010)
Great music, tasty summer snacks and long hot days in the sun – what every summer party...
Keep the kids busy this summer at Cadbury House(28/7/2010)
The region’s leading health club has laid on an exciting agenda of fun and games...
Berwick Lodge's top chefs share trade secrets in new Cookery School(27/7/2010)
Ever wanted to wow dinner guests with your own homemade pasta or speciality...
Forthcoming exhibition at Bristol's City Museum & Art Gallery(22/7/2010)
'Flight' is a major new exhibition that will bring to life the stories of the...
Children's activities in August - all included with the admission price(22/7/2010)
Throughout August special children’s activities are taking place on...
Go wild in the woods(21/7/2010)
The National Trust is hosting a wild woodland adventure day at Leigh Woods on...
An evening with the Angel of Death(21/7/2010)
The Angel of Death is one name given to smallpox the deadly disease that killed
...
Two days of terrot as Daleks invade the Fleet Air Arm Museum(21/7/2010)
Only the brave should venture to the Fleet Air Arm Museum on the weekend of...
Blue Reef's ducklings swap high rise home for farm duck pond(20/7/2010)
A family of ducklings which hatched on the fourth floor of Bristol’s...
Pride Week announces 2010 events (20/7/2010)
Pride Week is the third week of August, running from Saturday 14 until Monday 22 and is the...
Tyntesfield joins the battle in new Top Trumps game(19/7/2010)
Everything from tanks to Transformers have featured in the Top Trumps card game so...
Zoo Farm recognised for top schools education programme by national quality scheme(16/7/2010)
Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm , Bristol, is delighted to have been awarded the national...
Les Miserables wows Bristol audiences with a spectacular 25th anniversary performance(16/7/2010)
The world's longest running musical, Les Miserables took Bristol by storm this week as crowds...
Bristol City Council announces summer holiday activities for the whole family(15/7/2010)
Find out about a wide range of exciting activities this summer in Bristol including...
The Berkeley Skirmish 2010 - Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th July(15/7/2010)
The tranquil environs of Berkeley Castle and it’s meadows are to invaded...
Public to get their fangs into a fortnight of deadly reptile shows(15/7/2010)
Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm will once again play host to the hugely popular Reptile...
North Somerset Spa launches specialist teen skincare treatments(15/7/2010)
The region’s leading spa has launched a new range of professional skincare...
Bristol Zoo awarded quality badge for its education provision(15/7/2010)
Bristol Zoo Gardens has been awarded a badge of recognition for its...
Bristol announces summer late deals with travel, hotel and attraction offers(13/7/2010)
Summer in Bristol just got hotter with summer late deals to the city. L ate deals...
Colston Hall hosts summer sessions music experience in Cabot Circus(13/7/2010)
Each Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday this July, Colston Hall will be hosting Summer...
A taste of the best(12/7/2010)
Three artisan food and drink producers - Bristol Beer Factory, Trethowan's...
Special Events as Bristol Central Library(12/7/2010)
Members of the public and media are invited to come along to two special events at...
Summer fun on the Downs(12/7/2010)
A series of fun events for children and families are being offered by the Avon Gorge...
Countdown begins to Bristol's wildest festival(9/7/2010)
With just over one week to go until the Zoo’s annual summer music...
Simon Boccanegra comes to Millennium Square on Tuesday July 13 at 7.30pm(8/7/2010)
Local people can enjoy free, live, world-class opera right at the heart of the...
Dishing the dirt in Berkeley(8/7/2010)
If you’ve ever watched Time Team and wanted to have a go yourself at...
Bristol attraction promotion offers FREE child admission and adult discounts from selected hotels(7/7/2010)
Destination Bristol is delighted to announce the availability of exclusive discounts...
Morrisons Summer Roadshow comes to Soccer Jam in Bristol(7/7/2010)
With the 2010 FIFA™ World Cup nearing its climax, Morrisons is continuing the football...
Peregrine falcon chicks take to the skies over Bristol's Avon Gorge(7/7/2010)
The newest residents of Bristol’s Avon Gorge are taking to the skies to explore...
Graffiti installation inspired by Bristol residents to be created live in Quakers Friars(7/7/2010)
Cabot Circus will provide the stage for a major urban art project on Saturday 17 th...
Travel by train to Bristol for only £20 return from London through 25 July(6/7/2010)
Summer is here and as temperatures start to rise, you could get your hands on some...
Baby seal makes a splash at Bristol Zoo Gardens(6/7/2010)
A baby seal is making a splash at Bristol Zoo Gardens . At just over three...
Staff celebrate captive breeding success as Endangered Ape reaches first birthday(6/7/2010)
Press call : Members of the press are invited to come and take pictures...
The Rocky Horror Show in Bristol wows fans on opening night at The Bristol Hippodrome(6/7/2010)
Rocky Horror Show fans in Bristol came out in full force for opening night at The Bristol...
Autumn tints and Winter trails at Westonbirt(5/7/2010)
Westonbirt , the National Arboretum has activities and trails this autumn and...
The Bristol Hotel offers 'Champagne and Strawberries Package' just in time for summer(5/7/2010)
Champagne & Strawberries in the West Country
The Bristol Hotel is offering a fantastic...
Bristol Zoo Gardens to exhibit at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show for the first time(2/7/2010)
Bristol Zoo Gardens has been invited to exhibit at Hampton Court Palace Flower...
Bristol city sightseeing tours offer BAC 100 guided bus tours(1/7/2010)
Have operated Open Top timetabled guided tours in Bristol for 16 years, and are now also...
Join Codorniu for a sparkling wine master class at the Bristol Wine & Food Fair(1/7/2010)
What:
Codorníu, the UK’s favourite...
June 2010
Pirates spotted in Bristol(29/6/2010)
Bristol's Blue Reef Aquarium is being taken over by buccaneers, brigands...
Blue Reef Aquarium breeds South American fish(29/6/2010)
Delighted aquarists at Bristol’s Blue Reef Aquarium are celebrating...
Bristol Zoo appeals for votes to win 'Wildlife Attraction of the Year'(29/6/2010)
Bristol Zoo Gardens is appealing for help to win the title of...
Bristol's ugliest fish on display at Blue Reef(29/6/2010)
A quartet of Britain’s ugliest fish is proving an unlikely hit with...
Murder Mystery Night(24/6/2010)
Want to do something different on a Friday or Saturday night?
Then...
Berkeley Castle free photography competition(23/6/2010)
There is now only one month left to enter the Berkeley Photography...
Jump back in time to 1970 for the ss Great Britain's 40th anniversary celebrations(22/6/2010)
Celebrations for the 40th anniversary this summer of the ss Great Britain’s epic...
Ship's heroes reunite for 40th homecoming anniversary(22/6/2010)
‘Salvage heroes’ are meeting for a celebratory reunion tea party – onboard...
Council announces plans for ticketing future Bristol World Cup screenings (22/6/2010)
Bristol City Council has announced plans for the ticketing of future Queen Square World Cup...
Broadmead's World Cup sanctuary offers a day of indulgence(22/6/2010)
This Saturday (26 June) Bristol’s World Cup ‘widows’ will be able...
Friends do good work at Castle(22/6/2010)
The Friends of Berkeley Castle have recently been spending some of their funds...
The Rocky Horror Show descends on The Bristol Hippodrome(22/6/2010)
The Rocky Horror Show comes to The Bristol Hippodrome Monday 5th - Saturday 10th July....
World Cup fever reaches Bristol Zoo Gardens(22/6/2010)
Make sure to stop by Bristol Zoo Gardens Wednesday 23 June at 10:30am when the zoo's meerkat...
Big screen tickets for Wednesday's crucial England match available until 3pm on Wednesday(22/6/2010)
Tickets for the Queen Square screening of England's crucial match against Slovenia on...
Afternoon high tea in Bristol from the Marriott Royal Hotel is a top pick for your holiday(21/6/2010)
Afternoon tea in Bristol isn't complete without a visit to the Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel ....
Swallows and Amazons now on sale(18/6/2010)
Bristol Old Vic’s Christmas show went on sale to the general public today...
Gorillas make the best dads, Bristol Zoo poll shows(18/6/2010)
Gorillas make the best animal dads, according to the results of a poll run by Bristol Zoo...
Lime Tree Gallery Summer Exhibition (June 17th - July 21st)(18/6/2010)
Artists from Spain, England, Ireland and Scotland join forces in Lime Tree Gallery’s...
Bristol's City Museum and Art Gallery celebrates aviation achievements(18/6/2010)
From 18 September – 28 November, Bristol’s City Museum & Art Gallery will be...
Bristol Wine and Food Fair welcomes guests to upcoming pre-event tastings(16/6/2010)
The Bristol Wine and Food Fair is a 3 day wine and food extravaganza in the heart of Bristol...
Blue Reef Aquarium announces Pirate Weekend starting 3 July(16/6/2010)
Arr me hearties! Hoist the Jolly Roger! It’s Pirate Weekend at the Blue Reef Aquarium in...
Bristol World Cup Fan Park announces changes to event procedures(16/6/2010)
Bristol City Council has set out its plans for the screening of the next England World Cup...
St Pauls Carnival to be unwrapped at Broadmead(15/6/2010)
Get into the carnival spirit this Saturday (19 June) as Broadmead presents a...
Mural make-over for St James Barton underpass(15/6/2010)
Pedestrians and cyclists who use the St James Barton underpass will soon have a...
Bristol offers high flying major events and family activities this summer(15/6/2010)
Bristol tourism officials invite guests to visit the city for summer events such as...
M Shed releases film with sneak peek into the new Bristol history museum(15/6/2010)
A specially commissioned film giving people a flavour of what to expect when they visit...
St. Nicholas Market joins the 2010 World Cup celebrations in Bristol(14/6/2010)
Bristol’s favourite market place, St. Nicholas Market , is joining in with the 2010...
Watch Wimbledon and the Football World Cup live at The Mall(14/6/2010)
Keep an eye on the World Cup scores and see all the tennis action live from Wimbledon on a...
Ditch the car and get a free day out at Tyntesfield(14/6/2010)
This weekend (Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 June) sees an extra incentive to...
The Grand by Thistle welcomes business high-flyers to celebrate Bristol's century of aviation(14/6/2010)
The Grand by Thistle recently honoured its past by welcoming the Bristol Aviation Company back...
Bristol Zoo Gardens wins Big Tick Award for green achievements(11/6/2010)
Bristol Zoo Gardens has been given a Big Tick Award for Excellence for its green achievements....
Visit Cabot Circus for free summer fun with open air screenings at Quakers Friars(11/6/2010)
Throughout June a series of open-air screenings will take place on a giant screen in Quakers...
Broadmead offers shopping endulgence for World Cup Widows(11/6/2010)
Bristol’s World Cup ‘widows’ will be able to escape the tournament and...
Blue Reef celebrates fishy Fathers(10/6/2010)
From seahorses to clownfish, staff at Bristol’s Blue Reef Aquarium are...
Open-air theatre at Bristol Zoo Gardens(9/6/2010)
Shakespeare’s classic tale of two star crossed lovers will be performed in...
Acclaimed Bristol Theatre Companies perform at Galway Arts Festival(9/6/2010)
Bristol Old Vic and Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory are to reignite their...
Bristol World Cup Fan Park descends on Queen Square 11 June through 11 July(9/6/2010)
Tourism officials will welcome visitors for a Bristol World Cup Fan Park in Queen Square...
Castle Park's edible veg bed(7/6/2010)
Visitors to Castle Park will be impressed when they come across a newly planted,...
Bristol cruise ship, Holland America to set sail for city port(7/6/2010)
Bristol will welcome a luxury cruise ship to its port as early as next year. Holland...
Bristol Graduation Hotel Offer from Bristol Marriott Royal(4/6/2010)
The Marriott Bristol Royal Hotel has announced Bristol graduation special offers for...
Brunel's ss Great Britain opens visitor centre with the help of Carol Vorderman(3/6/2010)
Television personality Carol Vorderman opened the new Visitor Centre at...
Bristol Harbour Festival expands into Castle Park(3/6/2010)
The Bristol Harbour Festival will see some really exciting developments as the festival takes...
Godfather of modern cooking to open restaurant in Congresbury(2/6/2010)
The godfather of modern cooking, Marco Pierre White, is to open a new restaurant at the...
Prairie dog pups come out to play at Bristol Zoo Gardens(2/6/2010)
The first of this year’s prairie dog pups have come out to play in the sunshine at...
Birds of a feather don't always flock together!(2/6/2010)
This unlikely duo have become the best of friends in WWT Slimbridge’s busy...
Bristol International Kite Festival promises fantastic line up(2/6/2010)
The 2010 Bristol International Festival of Kites & Air Creations will take place...
Bristol summer fashion tips from Broadmead’s beauty team(1/6/2010)
Summer is finally here, but how confident do you feel about baring your skin after hiding it...
Bristol sets wheels in motion for motor show(1/6/2010)
Bristol’s city centre streets will be transformed into a unique ‘showroom’...
Carol Vorderman opens the new Visitor Centre at Brunel’s ss Great Britain on June 2(1/6/2010)
Television personality Carol Vorderman opens the new Visitor Centre at Brunel’s ss Great...
May 2010
Bristol Zoo launches insect photography competition(28/5/2010)
To celebrate next month’s National Insect Week, Bristol Zoo Gardens is inviting budding...
National Family Week to comes to Bristol(28/5/2010)
National Family Week, the UK’s biggest celebration of family life, is kicking off the...
May bank holiday in Bristol and Whitsun travel deals(25/5/2010)
Visit Bristol during the Whitsun and May bank holidays and enjoy a wealth of activity for...
Blue Reef Aquarium takes a bite out of May holidays with Shark Week(24/5/2010)
Staff at the Blue Reef Aquarium in Bristol’s Harbourside are putting the finishing...
Daleks invade Fleet Air Arm Museum for two days of sci-fi fun(24/5/2010)
Only the brave should venture to the Fleet Air Arm Museum on the weekend of August 7 & 8...
June half term fun at Bristol Zoo Gardens(24/5/2010)
A special visitor will be flying in to Bristol Zoo Gardens next week, to take part in the...
One random act changes everything at Bristol Old Vic's Studio(24/5/2010)
Death never used to be for the young…
“Two piece a Police cars
...
World's biggest octopus species at Bristol's Blue Reef Aquarium(24/5/2010)
With a tentacle span of close to three metres, the Blue Reef Aquarium giant octopus in...
Bristol airport hotel wins green business award(21/5/2010)
Winford Manor Hotel next to Bristol International Airport has been rewarded with a...
Art from the New World takes Bristol by storm(21/5/2010)
Art from the New World is a world-class collection of works from some of the finest emerging...
Going quackers over ship's new Titchy Tales Trail(21/5/2010)
YOUNG visitors and their families are being challenged to find ducks for the ‘Titchy...
Watch the World Cup in Bristol with the 2010 World Cup Fan Fest(21/5/2010)
The Bristol 2018 World Cup Bid Team and Bristol City Council can confirm that it is in the...
Cabot Circus brings summer style, family fun & treats to Quakers Friars(21/5/2010)
Bristol’s Quakers Friars – part of the Cabot Circus retail and dining destination...
T4 hotels available in Bristol (20/5/2010)
As hotels in Weston-Super-Mare are filling up for the 2010 T4 On the Beach event 4 July,...
Straight from the Elephant’s trunk: Largest Land Mammal set to join Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm(18/5/2010)
Staff at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm are delighted that plans for a huge, modern...
Bristol museums win big at the Oscars of the Museums World (18/5/2010)
Bristol’s City Museum and Art Gallery , along with Brunel’s ss Great Britain were...
Free Sex And The City fashion shows at Quakers Friars(14/5/2010)
Cabot Circus is celebrating the release of Sex And The City 2 by hosting a series of themed...
Bristol Old Vic shares its plans(13/5/2010)
Bristol Old Vic directors Tom Morris and Emma Stenning have tonight (Tuesday 11 th...
Celebrate the diversity of trees at Westonbirt(13/5/2010)
Westonbirt Arboretum's Festival of the Tree, 23 - 30 August 2010
From 23 to 30 August,...
The Rat Pack are coming to the Bristol Hippodrome(11/5/2010)
The Rat Pack live from Las Vegas
The Bristol Hippodrome
Monday 7th - Saturday 12th June...
Explore the great outdoors through your camera(11/5/2010)
The National Trust is encouraging people to explore the great outdoors with a camera...
Amazing creatures help launch Bristol Zoo's striking new campaign(11/5/2010)
Bristol Zoo Gardens has launched an eye-catching new advertising campaign, created...
Bristol's wildest festival is back for another year(11/5/2010)
Bristol Zoo’s annual summer festival is back for another jammed packed day of...
Blue Reef celebrates birth of African fish(10/5/2010)
Bristol’s Blue Reef Aquarium is enjoying a mini baby boom with the arrival of...
April 2010
Oakham Treasures Scoop Silver Award in National Excellence Awards(29/4/2010)
Local visitor attraction Oakham Treasures , based in Portbury, has added yet another...
Bristol shopping heats up this season with Quakers Friars event(29/4/2010)
Bristol retailers in Quakers Friars will be celebrating the onset of sunny days and warmer...
City Inn brings the best of British ingredients to Bristol dining with its new spring menus(29/4/2010)
City Inn’s group executive chef, Scott Macdonald, has scoured the British regions to...
Bristol Hippodrome offers Blood Brothers discount theatre tickets(29/4/2010)
The Bristol Hippodrome is offering visitors discounted tickets to the popular show, Blood...
Volunteers prepare for opening of Kings Weston Roman Villa in May(29/4/2010)
A team of dedicated volunteers from the Citizenship Course at the City of Bristol College...
Time Travelling Doctor to Visit Berkeley's Edward Jenner Museum(29/4/2010)
Visitors to The Edward Jenner Museum , Berkeley, attending Dr. Jenner’s Garden Party on...
Shakespeare's, "The Tempest" comes to Bristol this summer(27/4/2010)
As part of a National Tour, The Tempest will visit Bristol’s Queens Square on Sat 3 rd...
Bristol's ss Great Britain wins national silver award for EnjoyEngland Excellence(27/4/2010)
BRUNEL’S ss Great Britain in Bristol has won silver for its venue hire business in the...
Bristol Zoo Gardens welcomes super-hero fun during June half term(26/4/2010)
A special visitor will be flying in to Bristol Zoo Gardens this June, to take part in the...
Bristol shopping with style: Cabot Circus event offers spring style for student fashionistas(26/4/2010)
Style-conscious students will be able to grab the latest trends without blowing their budget...
Bristol Zoo Gardens announces May bank holiday events and activities(26/4/2010)
A host of activities are on offer at Bristol Zoo Gardens this bank holiday weekend.
...
The Bristol Hippodrome welcomes Stop Messing Around(26/4/2010)
From the team that brought you the original and hugely successful Round The...
Bristol Cycle Festival announces launch event for Wednesday 5th May(21/4/2010)
Bristol Cycle Festival is taking place between 11th and 26th September 2010, and will play...
Bristol Italian Auto Moto Festival takes place Saturday 24 April 2010(21/4/2010)
Bristol’s historic St Nicholas Market and the surrounding streets of the Old City...
Blue Reef Aquarium in Bristol celebrates birth of pipefish(21/4/2010)
Delighted staff at the Blue Reef Aquarium in Bristol’s Harbourside are celebrating after...
The Living Room welcomes tour groups by offering Bristol group discounts(21/4/2010)
The Living Room is pleased to welcome tour groups by teaming up with The Bristol...
Late spring brings beautiful blooms at Bristol Zoo Gardens(21/4/2010)
The late arrival of spring means visitors to Bristol Zoo are now being treated to a...
Celebrations to showcase £5m rescue and restoration of Bristol Victorian ‘garden’ cemetery(20/4/2010)
One of Britain’s finest Victorian garden cemeteries – Arnos Vale, Bristol –...
Iceland Volcano Ash Latest Update: 0245hrs - Tuesday 20 April(20/4/2010)
Following the latest announcement by NATS there will be no flights permitted in...
‘The Orangery’ at Tortworth Court Four Pillars Hotel Wins its Second AA Rosette(16/4/2010)
Tortworth Court Four Pillars Hotel recently announced that its Orangery Reataurant...
Bristol Fashion Week returns to The Mall at Cribbs Causeway this September (15/4/2010)
Bristol Fashion Week returns to The Mall at Cribbs Causeway at the end...
Brunel's ss Great Britain 'one of the top museums in the world'(12/4/2010)
Brunel’s ss Great Britain in Bristol has been selected as one of the world’s...
Bristol St George's Day celebrations to be led by Lord Mayor(12/4/2010)
Bristol’s Lord Mayor, Councillor Christopher Davies will lead local celebrations...
Join the Bristol Marie Curie Cancer Care Brain Game(12/4/2010)
Marie Curie Cancer Care provides high quality nursing, totally free, to give people with...
March 2010
Barbara Windsor signs up for Pantomime!(31/3/2010)
The legendary Barbara Windsor, MBE has announced that she will be appearing as Fairy Bowbells...
Tiny explorers get star-struck in At-Bristol(31/3/2010)
Tiny explorers will be able to take a trip to the stars from Saturday 3 April, as At-Bristol...
Springtime baby boom at Bristol Zoo Gardens(30/3/2010)
A host of baby animals have been born at Bristol Zoo Gardens this spring.
The new...
Celebrate an action-packed Easter at the Zoo Farm!(29/3/2010)
Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm will be celebrating Easter with two fun packed days of special...
Easter Holiday activities at Bristol City Museum and the Harbourside(29/3/2010)
Families visiting Bristol’s City Museum & Art Gallery over the easter holidays...
Easter Sunday lunch with the family at City Inn Bristol(26/3/2010)
Family-owned business City Inn knows that Easter weekend, with the most important Sunday Lunch...
Easter fun with At-Bristol!(26/3/2010)
Looking for a fun-packed day out for the family this Easter? Then head down to At-Bristol for...
Bristol travellers offered First SuperBus scheme(26/3/2010)
Thousands of visitors arriving in Bristol by train this spring will be able to enjoy free...
Bristol Zoo Gardens Easter Eggstravaganza(25/3/2010)
Head to Bristol Zoo Gardens this Easter holiday for an eggstra-exciting day out!
From...
Four-storey fly-by-night hotel swoops into Bristol(25/3/2010)
A four-storey hotel on the harbourside and mischievous antics in supermarkets are just two of...
Brunel’s ss Great Britain wins accessibility award(25/3/2010)
Brunel’s ss Great Britain has been judged as one of the UK’s top attractions for...
Winners announced at the first Bristol Hospitality Awards (23/3/2010)
Bristol’s hotels, conference centres, guest houses and restaurants are celebrating after...
Come fishing at The Mall at Cribbs Causeway this Easter(23/3/2010)
Children visiting The Mall at Cribbs Causeway over the Easter weekend can fish for chicks in...
Riverdance at The Bristol Hippodrome – final UK performances ever(18/3/2010)
Riverdance at the Bristol Hippodrome is the last chance for UK audiences to see the show,...
Bristol City FC ‘Flies The Flag’ for England’s World Cup Bid(17/3/2010)
Bristol City Football Club will play host to a giant flag supporting England’s 2018...
Cabot Circus to host Easter egg-stravaganza for children(16/3/2010)
Children can enjoy an egg-stra dose of Easter fun at Bristol’s Cabot Circus this April...
Models go head-to-head with themselves in At-Bristol(15/3/2010)
Five models, ranging from six to 70 years old, will be in At-Bristol on Wednesday to see their...
Cabot Circus fashion shows bring spring style to Bristol(15/3/2010)
Fashionistas from Bristol and beyond will be flocking to Cabot Circus this April for a series...
Blue Reef Aquarium welcomes giant lobster(11/3/2010)
A giant lobster – which measures close to a metre in length – has been saved from...
Connie Fisher to star as Maria at Bristol Hippodrome(9/3/2010)
Connie Fisher will star as ‘Maria’ in the National UK tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber,...
WESTONBIRT ESTATE REUNITED FOR VISITORS(8/3/2010)
On 12 and 13 April, visitors to Westonbirt - the National Arboretum, which is managed by the...
ST PAULS CARNIVAL COUNTDOWN BEGINS(5/3/2010)
With the arrival of Mardi Gras and the start of Lent - traditionally the start of the...
SNOW WHITE ON ICE COMES TO THE HIPPODROME(3/3/2010)
The Bristol Hippodrome will be transformed into a frozen wonderland from the 11th –...
BRISTOL TWITTERATI BACK GLOBAL CHARITY FUNDRAISER(3/3/2010)
Bristol’s twittering masses will join thousands of other people around the world for a...
February 2010
PLANS FOR A JAMIE'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT IN BRISTOL(26/2/2010)
Exciting plans have been submitted to Bristol City Council which could see Jamie Oliver open...
EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA AT BRISTOL ZOO GARDENS(24/2/2010)
From Friday 2nd April until Sunday 18th April, visitors can take part in the...
TRIPLE TRIUMPH FOR BRISTOL IN 2010 EXCELLENCE AWARDS(24/2/2010)
Some of the best tourism businesses in England were unveiled yesterday as finalists in the...
SOUTH WEST ENGLAND GOES TO NEW YORK(23/2/2010)
South West Tourism, along with partners Bath Tourism, Destination Bristol and Bristol...
BUDDING ATHLETES ARE INVITED TO JOIN RUNBRISTOL(19/2/2010)
Runners of all levels are invited to join in a special series of training events and...
CONTAINER OPENS AT BRISTOL MUSEUM & ART GALLERY(19/2/2010)
Hot on the heels of last Summer’s triumphant Banksy vs Bristol Museum exhibition, a...
BRITISH MINIGOLF TOUR HEADS TO BRISTOL(17/2/2010)
The 2010 British Minigolf Association Tour continues on Sunday 28 th February when the Jungle...
PLAYFUL LION CUBS ON THE PROWL AT NOAH'S ARK(15/2/2010)
After arriving on the 1st February, three boisterous lion cubs are quickly settling into...
JOIN THE EASTER TRAIL AT CABOT CIRCUS THIS APRIL(15/2/2010)
Children can enjoy an egg-stra dose of Easter fun at Cabot Circus this April by taking part in...
FROG LOVE SHACK TO OPEN AT BRISTOL ZOO GARDENS(11/2/2010)
Bristol Zoo Gardens is due to open an amphibian breeding sanctuary within its grounds to breed...
BRISTOL CITY FC WINS FAMILY EXCELLENCE AWARD(11/2/2010)
Bristol City is one of just 37 clubs to have been awarded 'The Football League Family...
PLAYFUL YOUNG LION CUBS NOW ON THE PROWL AT NOAH'S ARK(10/2/2010)
After arriving on the 1st February, three boisterous lion cubs are quickly settling into their...
HAVE A WILD TIME AT BRISTOL ZOO GARDENS THIS HALF TERM(8/2/2010)
Bristol Zoo will be offering a host of half term fun next week, including fancy dress...
TARGET PRACTICE FOR AIMLESS ARCHER FISH(8/2/2010)
A shoal of aimless archer fish are being given special target practice to hone their...
CHINESE NEW YEAR AT THE BRISTOL MUSEUM & ART GALLERY(8/2/2010)
Bristol’s City Museum & Art Gallery are preparing to welcome in the Year of the...
THOUSANDS EXPECTED AT SOUTH WEST'S BIGGEST MODEL SHOW(3/2/2010)
Over two thousand visitors are expected to attend the Fleet Air Arm Museum’s Model Show...
THINGS TO DO IN BRISTOL THIS HALF TERM(3/2/2010)
With the British weather being as it is, it can sometimes be difficult to make your own...
PIRATE HALF TERM AT FLEET AIR ARM MUSEUM(3/2/2010)
If your children are getting on top of you and are wondering what to do with them this half
...
January 2010
BRISTOL IS ALIVE WITH THE SOUND OF MUSIC!(29/1/2010)
Andrew Lloyd Webber, David Ian and The Really Useful Group’s smash hit production of the...
BRISTOL FASHION WEEK RETURNS TO THE MALL AT CRIBBS(26/1/2010)
Calling all fashionistas - Bristol Fashion Week, the city’s biggest and best fashion and...
A NICE DAY FOR A WESTONBIRT WEDDING(26/1/2010)
'Weddings at Westonbirt' open day, Sunday 21st March 2010
Westonbirt - the National...
FAIRWEAR FASHION SHOW 2010(26/1/2010)
This year's Fairwear Fashion Show at Bristol Cathedral will be even bigger and...
AVON GORGE AND DOWNS 2010 EVENTS PROGRAMME ANNOUNCED (25/1/2010)
A host of wildlife walks, talks, courses and children’s and family events have been...
NEW LEARNING CENTRE OPENS AT FLEET AIR ARM MUSEUM(21/1/2010)
Every year, the Fleet Air Arm Museum welcomes over 14,000 school and college students to...
WHAT HAS BERKELEY EVER DONE FOR US?(21/1/2010)
What has the Gloucestershire town of Berkeley ever done for the rest of the World? Well...
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 LIVE ON STAGE! COMES TO BRISTOL(19/1/2010)
From the producers of the smash hit tour of High School Musical Live On Stage!, and based on...
BRISTOL PROUDLY ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF ITS NEW TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE(18/1/2010)
A brand new Tourist Information Centre in the heart of Bristol opened its doors for the first...
SHOW OF STRENGTH RETURN WITH LIVE PERFORMANCES(18/1/2010)
Last year's theatre-in-Bedminster-shops project TRADING LOCAL was so successful SHOW OF...
The Russian State Ballet of Siberia comes to Bristol(13/1/2010)
The Russian State Ballet of Siberia returns to the UK after a highly acclaimed tour in 2009,...
Bristol Zoo's ugliest fish finds a new mate(13/1/2010)
Bristol Zoo’s biggest and ugliest fish has found companionship with the arrival of a new...
FAIRWEAR 2010 - FAIR TRADE FASHION SHOW(8/1/2010)
Love fashion, live fair and shop for change!
The Fairwear Fashion Show 2010 will be the...
ANDY FORD(8/1/2010)
The Bristol Hippodrome is delighted to announce that the hilarious comedian Andy Ford,...
December 2009
FASTEN YOUR SEATBELTS - CHITTY CHITTY IS BACK WITH A BANG BANG!(29/12/2009)
After four magical years at the London Palladium and three sensational years touring large...
ZOO KEEPERS HAND-REAR TINY PENGUINS CHICKS (22/12/2009)
Christmas came early for the bird keepers at Bristol Zoo Gardens after the hatching for three...
FLOG IT COMES TO BRISTOL(18/12/2009)
The popular BBC2 antiques programme, Flog It, presented by Paul Martin, is coming to The...
ANIMALS GET INTO THE SPIRIT AT BRISTOL ZOO GARDENS(11/12/2009)
Christmas will be coming early for the animals at Bristol Zoo Gardens this week as keepers...
AQUARIUM WELCOMES POT-BELLIED AUSSIES(10/12/2009)
A colony of the world’s largest species of seahorse has arrived at Bristol’s new...
SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN AS SPECTACULAR GROTTO OPENS IN CABOT CIRCUS(8/12/2009)
Young visitors to Cabot Circus will get a magical surprise this Christmas thanks to a special...
BABY STINGRAYS ARRIVE AT BRISTOL BLUE REEF(8/12/2009)
Eight baby stingrays are settling in to their new home at Bristol’s Blue Reef Aquarium....
A WINNING STREAK FOR TOP CLASS BORDEAUX QUAY(8/12/2009)
Staff at Bordeaux Quay are celebrating a bumper year of award wins culminating in victory at...
THE ART OF SCIENCE(7/12/2009)
Be awed by the beauty of science from 07 December with Café-At-Bristol’s latest...
November 2009
BRISTOL TOURISM BUSINESSES STRIKE GOLD(26/11/2009)
Top tourism businesses in Bristol are celebrating having won Gold and Silver awards in the...
NEW AQUARIUM ENJOYS BUSY FIRST WEEKEND(25/11/2009)
Bristol’s new Blue Reef Aquarium has enjoyed a busy first weekend with close to 1,500...
BRISTOL ZOO GARDENS SCOOPS TOP AWARDS AT ZOO 'OSCARS'(25/11/2009)
Bristol Zoo Gardens has received two top awards from the British zoo community at a...
PUT SOME TYNTESFIELD TWINKLE IN YOUR CHRISTMAS!(25/11/2009)
The National Trust’s Tyntesfield Estate is open every weekend in December in the run up...
SHIP CELEBRATES 2009 SOUTH WEST EXCELLENCE (24/11/2009)
BRUNEL’S ss Great Britain is celebrating success in the South West Tourism Excellence...
SOUTH WEST TOURISM EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2009-2010 WINNERS REVEALED (24/11/2009)
The best of the South West were celebrating last night at the South West Tourism Excellence...
AN ENCHANTING WAY TO SEE SANTA(20/11/2009)
Featured last year in The Guardian and quoted as ‘an enchanting way to see Santa’,...
BRISTOL ZOO'S HEAD VET TO GIVE TALK ON GORILLAS(18/11/2009)
Tickets are still available for a talk on critically endangered gorillas by Bristol...
DECEMBER BUBBLES AT BORDEAUX QUAY(18/11/2009)
Celebrating the arrival of Perriet-Jouet Champagne, Bordeaux Quay holds exclusive...
PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION AT BRISTOL'S CITY MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY(18/11/2009)
A photographic exhibition capturing the music scene in Bristol during the 1980’s will go...
BLUE REEF AQUARIUM WELCOMES THOUSANDS OF FISH!(16/11/2009)
Thousands of marine and freshwater creatures, including stingrays, sharks and conger eels, are...
CSF SUPERSTAR WRESTLING IN YATE!(13/11/2009)
Grapple fans get ready to rumble as the CSF Superstar Wrestling team once again body-slam,...
SHOPPING AT BERKELEY CASTLE(12/11/2009)
Berkeley Castle’s annual Fair is a wonderful opportunity to buy unusual and distinctive...
NOW ALL BRISTOL WANTS FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU!(9/11/2009)
A promotional campaign called ‘Christmas in the city’ has been launched to...
CHOOSE AT-BRISTOL THIS CHRISTMAS!(6/11/2009)
This December come to At-Bristol and check out the amazing array of fantastic festive fun that...
BRUNEL’S SHIP BEATS ‘GIANTS’ TO TRIUMPH IN BRITISH TRAVEL AWARDS (6/11/2009)
Independent museum attraction Brunel’s ss Great Britain triumphs over multi-billion...
BROADMEAD HAS THE X-MAS FACTOR(4/11/2009)
Broadmead will come alive this Christmas with the voices of primary school choirs from across...
Banish your fear in the New Year(4/11/2009)
Bristol Zoo Gardens is offering people with phobias of spiders or snakes the chance to conquer...
Last chance to get tickets for Zoo’s Bangless Bonfire Night! (3/11/2009)
Time is running out to get tickets for Bristol Zoo’s Bangless Bonfire Night this week...
October 2009
Halloween Spooktacular Trips!(30/10/2009)
Bristol Ferry Boat Company has been running for 32 years. It offers a wide range of services;...
Cadbury Enjoys Fine 2009!(30/10/2009)
The South West’s premier hotel, health club and spa has defied the economic downturn in...
A Pleasing Terror at The Tobacco Factory(30/10/2009)
This autumn Robert Lloyd Parry and Nunkie Theatre bring another seasonal shiver to Bristol,...
Sainsbury's Deal is a Massive Step Towards New Regional Stadium(29/10/2009)
Bristol City Football Club has signed an agreement with Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd in...
Snow White at The Bristol Hippodrome Christmas 09(29/10/2009)
MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE WALL,
WHO IS STARRING IN THE MOST SPECTACULAR PANTO OF ALL?
KARA...
Bristol Businesses Go for Gold in South West Tourism Excellence Awards(28/10/2009)
Bristol has had an amazing year with more Bristol tourism businesses winning awards than ever...
Animals get into the spirit of Halloween at Bristol Zoo Gardens(28/10/2009)
The animals at Bristol Zoo Gardens are being given their own carved pumpkins as a special...
Oakham Treasures win award!(27/10/2009)
OAKHAM TREASURES has been selected as one of the winners in the Best Small Visitor Attraction...
Aquarium re-vamp for Bristol Zoo Gardens(26/10/2009)
Staff at Bristol Zoo Gardens have just finished the whale-sized task of revamping the...
Ship Celebrates 2009 Excellence Success – Twice Over!(26/10/2009)
BRUNEL’S ss Great Britain is celebrating regional award success for its venue hire and...
New At-Bristol website goes live!(22/10/2009)
At-Bristol has launched a fantastic new website with a new video, and features such as...
October half-term at Bristol’s Museums, Galleries & Archives(22/10/2009)
Bristol’s City Museum & Art Gallery will be getting families to ‘strike a...
Bring back traditional Christmas gifts!(22/10/2009)
In response to parents’ growing concern that children spend too much time in front of...
Mix it up this half-term with At-Bristol!(21/10/2009)
Full to the brim with exciting, electrifying and even edible experiential fun, At-Bristol is...
A Winter Wonderland at The Mall at Cribbs Causeway(21/10/2009)
Get ready for more festive frolics when The Mall at Cribbs Causeway’s Winter Wonderland...
Bristol Zoo’s resident vet awarded diploma(21/10/2009)
A vet resident at Bristol Zoo Gardens is celebrating after achieving the highest postgraduate...
Barbie Bus Comes To HorseWorld(20/10/2009)
Barbie Bus is rolling into Bristol’s equine welfare charity at 1pm as part of a national...
Unique Christmas gift ideas from Bristol Zoo Gardens(19/10/2009)
Have you got Christmas all wrapped up or are you stuck trying to think of unique gift ideas?...
Giant Gatecrashing Crab is Aquarium's First Resident!(19/10/2009)
A giant crab which arrived at the new Blue Reef Aquarium in Harbourside during a delivery of...
Going to the cinema has never been more healthy!(19/10/2009)
Theclub at Cadbury House Hotel, Health Club and Spa has joined forces with the Curzon Cinema...
A brand new public trip is launched!(19/10/2009)
Bristol Ferry Boat Company has been running for 32 years. It offers a wide range of services;...
2 4 1 Ferry Tickets with Yellow Wednesdays!(19/10/2009)
Bristol Ferry Boat Company has been running for 32 years. It offers a wide range of services;...
See Tyntesfield shrink wrapped(16/10/2009)
The National Trust puts the finishing touches to one of its most impressive architectural...
Bangless Bonfire Nights at Bristol Zoo Gardens!(16/10/2009)
Bristol Zoo Gardens will be holding two bangless bonfire nights this autumn.
The Zoo will...
Autumn art on the Downs(15/10/2009)
Spaces are still available on a children’s art event at Bristol Zoo Gardens this half...
Make October Half-Term Ship-Shape and Bristol Fashion!(14/10/2009)
Descend under the glass 'sea'! Step back in time in the Dockyard Museum! See, hear, touch, and...
Bristol artists collaborate in an auction to secure future of thriving studio(13/10/2009)
Art lovers are being given an opportunity to buy some of Bristol’s best artists’...
Halloween events at Bristol Zoo! (12/10/2009)
There will be some spooky goings on at Bristol Zoo Gardens this October half term when it...
TV Wildlife Presenter Welcomes Bristol's New Aquarium(12/10/2009)
Bristol-based Television wildlife presenter Miranda Krestovnikoff has said she is...
Aliens are coming to At-Bristol! (9/10/2009)
With this week being World Space Week, At-Bristol is celebrating by offering kids free entry...
Zoo’s turtle maze short listed for national award(8/10/2009)
A new, turtle themed maze at Bristol Zoo Gardens has been short listed for a national...
Have an Enchanted Christmas at Westonbirt Arboretum(7/10/2009)
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening from 27 November to 20 December 5.00 - 8.30pm (last...
Student Night at Cabot Circus- TONIGHT!(7/10/2009)
Start the term in style! Visit Concorde Street in Cabot Circus to grab some great student...
Weston Beach Race 2009(6/10/2009)
The Weston Beach Race is practically an institution, which must mean the entrants are as good...
Historic kitchen comes to life for Tyntesfield’s pumpkin fest (6/10/2009)
On Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October visitors to the National Trust’s Tyntesfield estate...
Record Numbers Anticipated for Model Show(5/10/2009)
Record numbers anticipated at the Fleet Air Arm Museum’s Autumn Model Show.
Record...
Ship's Treats for Grandparents & Scary Story Telling for Kids(1/10/2009)
AUTUMN promises treats for grandparents and scary storytelling for children at Brunel’s...
September 2009
Spectacular New Coral Reef Unveiled in Bristol(29/9/2009)
Marine artists are putting the finishing touches to a spectacular new giant coral reef in...
Hark The Herald Avon Gorge (28/9/2009)
Choirs Wanted for Carols on the Terrace!
With Choral singing enjoying a revival,...
New Bristol 2018 film released(28/9/2009)
The Bristol 2018 bid team has released an exciting new film showing how Bristol could look in...
Sustainable Fashion comes to Harbourside, Bristol(25/9/2009)
The Living Room restaurant and bar has joined in the Autumn Fashion season in Bristol with...
Audis aim for Castle Combe(25/9/2009)
Thousands of Audi owners and enthusiasts from all over the country will be descending on...
BLUE REEF AQUARIUM BRISTOL TO RE-LAUNCH IMAX WITH EPIC 'DOLPHIN AND WHALES 3D' FILM(24/9/2009)
A spectacular marine wildlife film which took more than three years to make is to re-launch...
Bristol Zoo’s gardens win gold award (24/9/2009)
Bristol Zoo’s impressive 12-acre gardens have won the prestigious Bristol in Bloom award...
Halloween events at Bristol Zoo! (24/9/2009)
There will be some ghostly goings on at Bristol Zoo Gardens this October half term when it...
Bristol Festival 2009 was a massive success! (24/9/2009)
Over 15,000 people attended the second annual Bristol Festival at Bristol Harbourside last...
Cadbury House to Celebrate Bonfire Night with a Bang!(22/9/2009)
A night of spectacular fireworks and family fun is being planned at Cadbury House Hotel,...
RADLEY SHOPPING EVENT TONIGHT!(22/9/2009)
Radley, the UK's number one handbag brand is delighted to invite customers to their local...
West Country Legends come to Cadbury House(21/9/2009)
Somerset’s finest will be making a special appearance at Cadbury House Hotel, Health...
40,000 items… and counting(18/9/2009)
The National Trust have just recorded the 40,000th object in Tyntesfield’s remarkable...
Chew Valley Arts Trail 2009(17/9/2009)
How has it come round so quickly! Over 100 creative talents of the Chew Valley are getting...
Gorillas - survival or extinction? A fascinating talk by a world-renowned expert(17/9/2009)
The future of critically endangered gorillas will be the subject of an expert talk at Bristol...
Gerry Parker goes backstage with The Bristol Hippodrome cast of 'We Will Rock You' (16/9/2009)
The music of Queen and the words of Ben Elton both have a hard hitting sharp edge to them...
One of the UK’s top Jazz performers marks opening of Bristol’s new Jazz Club(15/9/2009)
Multi award winning tenor saxophonist Don Weller will be taking to the stage this week as the...
The Old Cyder House Talks 2009/10(15/9/2009)
This autumn sees the start of the Old Cyder House Talks, a mix of afternoon and evening talks...
Celebrate a traditional Harvest Festival with an African twist(14/9/2009)
Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm will be buzzing on Saturday 19th September as it celebrates the...
Strictly Come Dancing - The Professionals UK Tour 2010(14/9/2009)
Strictly Come Dancing fans will not want to miss the first ever Strictly Come Dancing - The...
Blue Reef Aquarium Launches Recruitment Drive (11/9/2009)
Bristol’s new Blue Reef Aquarium has launched a recruitment drive ahead of its opening...
Quadruplet meerkats born at Bristol Zoo Gardens(10/9/2009)
Four tiny baby meerkats are proving a hit with visitors at Bristol Zoo Gardens.
At just one...
End of the Line: Attitudes in Drawing opens at Bristol’s City Museum & Art Gallery (8/9/2009)
Hot on the heels of Banksy versus Bristol Museum, Bristol’s City Museum & Art...
Blue Reef Aquarium gets Tunnel Vision(8/9/2009)
The dramatic centrepiece of the new £4m Blue Reef Aquarium in Bristol’s...
New Curator Swaps Madrid for Bristol(8/9/2009)
Bristol’s new £4m Blue Reef Aquarium has appointed Spaniard Daniel de Castro as...
World Class Aquarium on Bristol's Harbourside(8/9/2009)
The spectacular new Blue Reef Aquarium in Bristol’s Harbourside is set to open its doors...
The Bristol Do is back(7/9/2009)
Following last year's first appearance, The Bristol Do returns from September 21 to September...
Travel back in time to the 19th Century with The Arcade in Broadmead (7/9/2009)
Have you ever wondered what The Arcade in Broadmead would have been like in Victorian times?...
100 Days: Countdown to the Climate Change Conference(1/9/2009)
29 August – 6 December 2009.
Arnolfini presents 100 Days, marking the...
Sports JAM Event(1/9/2009)
Young people in Bristol can look forward to another free, action-packed Sports JAM event this...
August 2009
Unusual new enclosure revealed at Bristol Zoo Gardens(27/8/2009)
Zoo visitors and staff have been surprised by the addition of a new and unexpected enclosure...
Catwalk Shows and Model Scouting at Cabot Circus(24/8/2009)
Cabot Circus is set to celebrate its first birthday in stunning style with a series of...
Gorillas, in and out of Africa – A series of fascinating talks by the experts(24/8/2009)
Bristol Zoo Gardens is hosting a series of talks in support of the world-wide ‘Year of...
Bristol Festival Line Up Announced- Tickets now on Sale!(20/8/2009)
The Bristol Festival dates are Friday 18th-Sunday 20th September 2009, Lloyds...
Extended Opening Hours for Banksy Exhibition(19/8/2009)
Visitors still wanting to see the Banksy vs Bristol Museum exhibition have more time to do so,...
'All Around You' Arnolfini Perfomances(19/8/2009)
All Around You is a season of sound performances, installations, talks, workshops and film...
ss Great Britain under Seige- 22 & 23rd August(18/8/2009)
‘Don’t panic’ urge staff as crimean troops take fire...there's a doctor,...
Celebrate Bristol's Music Manifesto at Colston Hall(17/8/2009)
A year-long project to promote music to young people across the city will be celebrated at the...
Classic Motorcycle Race at Castle Coombe(17/8/2009)
Classic motorcycle lovers have a rare opportunity to see their beloved machines in action at...
Bristol Zoo Gardens issues desperate plea to help save Penguins(17/8/2009)
Conservation experts have raised the alarm over the recent “catastrophic” decline...
Cribb's Causeway Celebrates Opening of Carluccio's(13/8/2009)
Thanks to the arrival of Bristol’s second Carluccio’s Italian caffè,...
Brunel Calls for Votes in 'British Travel Awards 2009'(7/8/2009)
BRUNEL’S ss Great Britain is urging Bristolians and visitors alike to vote for the ship...
Join the Wild Goose Chase at WWT Slimbridge(6/8/2009)
Join the Wild Goose Chase!
The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust are accustomed to wild...
Darwin exhibition begins at Bristol Zoo Gardens(4/8/2009)
An exhibition with a difference, showcasing paraphernalia from Darwin’s...
'We Will Rock You' UK Tour Cast Announced(3/8/2009)
‘We Will Rock You’ UK Tour Cast Announced for the forthcoming shows at The Bristol...
July 2009
High flyers set to star at Bristol Kite Festival(24/7/2009)
The 23rd annual Bristol International Festival of Kites & Air Creations will take place in...
Snappy solution to crayfish extinction(21/7/2009)
A vital project to save the UK’s only native crayfish from extinction has begun in the...
Otters make a splash at Slimbridge(14/7/2009)
A family of four excited otters took their first refreshing dip in their new home at WWT...
Bristol's food glorious food(8/7/2009)
Bristol is increasingly becoming recognised for its numerous food festivals and farmers...
Bristol Zoo Gardens launches competition with a difference(2/7/2009)
Bristol Zoo Gardens has launched an exciting text competition with a unique prize.
The...
Shakespeare comes to Bristol's Queen Square(2/7/2009)
The Lord Chamberlain’s Men are proud to announce Shakespeare’s magical Summer...
Bristol Zoo Gardens unveils new aerial rope course(1/7/2009)
Bristol Zoo Gardens' latest attraction, ZooRopia, gives visitors the unique...
June 2009
Cheddar Caves Bat Patrol returns this summer(26/6/2009)
Next month sees the return of the popular weekly Summer Bat Patrols at Cheddar Caves &...
Bristol-based company shortlisted for prestigious online travel award(24/6/2009)
Bristol-based company Digital Visitor has been shortlisted for a prestigious award alongside...
Cadbury House Health Club voted best in UK(22/6/2009)
Having beaten hundreds of other health clubs from across the country to the top spot,...
Bristol gears up for spectacular Motor Show(16/6/2009)
As we celebrate Father’s Day this coming weekend why not treat him to a show of the...
Monty Halls plans Great Escape on-board Brunel's ss Great Britain(15/6/2009)
Bristol-based television presenter Monty Halls will take his ‘Great Escape’ to an...
Banksy returns to Bristol this summer(12/6/2009)
World-renowned graffiti artist Banksy is set to return to his hometown of Bristol to hold...
Thornbury Castle unveils UK’s biggest bed(8/6/2009)
Celebrating 500 years this year, Thornbury Castle has gone one step, or a few feet, further in...
Take a walk on the wild side at WWT Slimbridge (8/6/2009)
If you’ve recently visited the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust’s (WWT) Slimbridge...
Saxon Nunnery found in museum garden(8/6/2009)
The annual archaeological dig in Berkeley, Gloucestershire by the University of Bristol...
Hunt for treasure at Berkeley Castle this summer(4/6/2009)
Why not enjoy the wonderful summer sunshine by taking part in Berkeley Castle’s Treasure...
Bristol Harbour Festival 2009(3/6/2009)
This summer, Bristol will host its annual music and arts festival, the Bristol Harbour...
May 2009
Embark on a journey of Exploration this half term(22/5/2009)
With the school holidays fast approaching, Explore-At-Bristol has lined up a packed...
Step back in time at Westonbirt Arboretum(22/5/2009)
Step back into Victorian times and uncover the fascinating story of one of Gloucestershire's...
Open-air theatre at Bristol Zoo Gardens(21/5/2009)
Award-winning outdoor theatre company, Illyria, will return to Bristol Zoo Gardens for an...
Daleks plan invasion at Fleet Air Arm Museum(20/5/2009)
The security staff at RNAS Yeovilton are on a state of high alert as they prepare for two days...
The Nine Lives of Isambard Kingdom Brunel(19/5/2009)
Rag Morris Mummers present their new play celebrating the life and work of Isambard Kingdom...
2009 Bristol International Kite Festival dates announced(8/5/2009)
The 23rd annual Bristol International Festival of Kites & Air Creations will take...
Leading local chefs share culinary secrets at Bristol Wine & Food Fair(6/5/2009)
Top South West chefs are sharpening their knives in anticipation as they prepare for the...
2009 Balloon Fiesta set to take off with a blast!(1/5/2009)
Britain’s world-famous aerobatic display team, The Red Arrows, have confirmed that they...
April 2009
Thornbury Castle celebrates 500 years(28/4/2009)
Celebrating 500 years in 2009, Thornbury Castle is without doubt the finest Tudor Castle in...
Art On The Hill back for a third year(27/4/2009)
During the first weekend of October, Art on the Hill, the award-winning arts trail...
At-Bristol and Aardman announce new exhibition(27/4/2009)
Wallace and Gromit will join a host of other Aardman favourites at a new £400,000...
Captain Bob wins Gold for outstanding customer service(24/4/2009)
Brunel's ss Great Britain's events steward Bob Evans has received a national award for...
Bristol Harbour Festival dates announced(22/4/2009)
The Bristol Harbour Festival will return to the city from 31st July to 2nd August 2009,...
Banksy work goes on display at Bristol’s City Museum & Art Gallery(7/4/2009)
A painting by famous street artist Banksy will go on display at Bristol’s City Museum...
Journey to Poland at Watershed this spring(6/4/2009)
Film, food, music and vodka – Watershed are laying on a veritable banquet of Polish...
Westonbirt is blooming this spring(3/4/2009)
Spring is in the air, and Westonbirt Arboretum is blooming. This Forestry Commission tree...
Bristol Zoo Gardens celebrates howler monkey birth(2/4/2009)
Keepers at Bristol Zoo Gardens are celebrating the birth of a baby black howler monkey....
Tickets go on sale for Bristol Wine & Food Fair 2009(1/4/2009)
Advance tickets for this year’s Bristol Wine & Food Fair go on sale on Thursday 2...
March 2009
New exhibition set to illuminate the sky at Paintworks(30/3/2009)
Every now and then an artist comes to the fore who eclipses all others in the genre. Kathryn...
Mayfest returns to Bristol this spring(24/3/2009)
Following a hugely successful festival in 2008, where Mayfest became a city-wide event, this...
Concorde celebrates its 40th birthday(24/3/2009)
It’s 40 years since the skies first thundered to the awesome sound of Concorde, the...
Sandi Toksvig salutes Shakespeare and St George(11/3/2009)
Broadcaster, comedian and writer Sandi Toksvig will unveil a witty new tribute to two of...
Bristol launches new visitor guides for 2009(11/3/2009)
Bristol’s latest visitor guides have been launched by Destination Bristol, the...
Make Mother’s Day magical at Bristol Zoo Gardens(9/3/2009)
Bristol Zoo Gardens is offering mums a great day out this Mother’s Day – for...
February 2009
Food Glorious Food(20/2/2009)
Bristol's season of food starts with Fairtrade Fortnight (23 February - 8 March 2009),...
Script Success at the Tobacco Factory(12/2/2009)
TOBACCO Factory Theatre looks set to produce some of the freshest drama in the South West...
Slimbridge Celebrates Green Credentials(10/2/2009)
The Wildfowl and Wetland Trust’s Slimbridge Wetland Centre has been awarded a gold...
Couples go Cupid at Cadbury this Valentine's Day(5/2/2009)
Lovers who dine out at the region’s top restaurant this Valentine’s Day will be...
January 2009
Bristol City unveil Season Ticket price cut(29/1/2009)
Bristol City have announced that they will be rewarding fans' loyalty by...
The Bristol Hotel opens its doors(29/1/2009)
Ever since the famous Lord Bristol began searching for luxurious experiences in 1766, his name...
Bristol Zoo reveals plans for new interactive exhibit(19/1/2009)
Bristol Zoo Gardens has announced plans for a new, interactive exhibit scheduled to open this...
Migrations World Music Festival launches at St George's(19/1/2009)
At sunset on Thursday 22 January a river of light will flow up Park Street, Bristol, as...
Breeding triumph for Bristol Zoo Gardens(14/1/2009)
Bristol Zoo Gardens has become the first Zoo in Europe to breed an endangered species of fish....
Bristol 10k - A New Year’s resolution worth keeping(6/1/2009)
Anyone thinking of getting fitter as a New Year’s resolution should think about signing...
Bristol named one of the World's Top 10 Cities to visit(1/1/2009)
Bristol has been selected as one of the world’s ‘Top 10 Cities for 2009’ by...
