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Early May Bank Holiday Events

Spring has sprung in Bristol and summer is drawing nearer as we celebrate the first May Bank Holiday.

There are plenty of events taking place over the long weekend, with highlights including the start of Bristol Walk Fest and North Somerset Walk Fest, and a series of music, dance and storytelling performances as part of the inaugual DIASPORA! festival.

Bristol Folk Festival is also bringing live shows to venues across the city, or you can head to Spike Island for their annual Open Studios event.

Looking for ways to entertain little ones? You can meet Bluey and Bingo at Avon Valley, take a trip on a Bristol Ferry to Beeses or tuck into some fish and chips while sailing aboard The Matthew.

Experience a bit of lively history in The Joust at Berkeley Castle or Civil War Weekend at The Bishop's Palace.

Browse craft and maker stalls at the Arnos Vale May Fair on Sunday 5 May, enjoy some live music and alfresco food at Rack's Bank Holiday BBQ, or bring along your four-legged fried to The Big Bark at Bath and West Showground.

Browse the list below for events on across the city but whatever you choose to do, you can be sure that you'll have the perfect Bristol Bank Holiday.

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Spring Family Trail at Westonbirt Arboretum

Gloucestershire

Search for nature superheroes that are emerging in spring at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum by embarking on a spring family trail which is all about wildlife around the arboretum.

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7 Mar 2024to31 May 2024
We Are Warriors at Redcliffe Caves

Redcliffe

We Are Warriors is a sound and light installation in the incredible surroundings of Bristol’s Redcliffe Caves

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8 Mar 2024to2 June 2024
Avon Gorge Cruise with Bristol Packet Boat Trips

Harbourside

Spectacular views of Clifton Suspension Bridge and the Avon Gorge as you head downstream towards the Bristol Channel. Passengers are welcome to bring their own picnic. Tea, coffee, snacks and fully licenced bar on board.

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19 Mar 2024to12 Dec 2024
We're Going on a Bear Hunt at Bristol Zoo Project

M4/M5 Corridor

This much-loved children's story comes to life in a spectacular larger-than-life trail. Splash and squelch your way through magical scenes to find the real bears at Bristol Zoo Project

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23 Mar 2024to1 Sept 2024
Bing's Nature Explorers at WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre

Gloucestershire

Learn all about wetland nature and wildlife with a little help from Bing and his friends.

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23 Mar 2024to2 June 2024
North Somerset Walk Fest

North Somerset & the Mendips

Find out what walking activities are happening every day for this year's inaugural North Somerset Walk Fest!

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1 May 2024to31 May 2024
Bristol Folk Festival

Bristol Folk Festival returns with a breath-taking line-up of UK and world artists for the May Bank Holiday weekend.

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3 May 2024to5 May 2024
Open Studios at Spike Island

Harbourside

Explore behind-the-scenes of the former Brooke Bond tea-packing factory, home to over 70 artists' studios.

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3 May 2024to5 May 2024

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