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Welcome to the Visit Bristol blog, your one-stop shop for ideas, inspiration and handy tips to make your time in Bristol that bit better!  

From suggested itineraries to festival round-ups and unmissable things to do, our guides aim to showcase the best of the city, whatever the time of year. We publish new blogs every week and keep our blog posts up-to-date with the latest information, so you can trust that you’re getting the most accurate and useful tips for your trip. 

Planning a trip with the family? Check out our guides on Places to stay with kids in and around Bristol and Things to do with teenagers. We’ve also got a list of 60 free things to do to keep costs down. 

Coming  here to sample as much of the food scene as you can? Have a read through our list of Bristol’s Michelin-starred restaurants, top cocktail bars and pub gardens, or find the best places to go for vegan food while you’re here. We’re sure you’ll also want to try a tasty Sunday roast while you’re here – we've rounded up a few of the best of those too! 

If you’re local to Bristol, or here for a few days, we’ve also got plenty of suggestions for day trips to the north, south, east and west of the city so that you can experience as much of the region as possible. Maybe you want to tick off all of the World Heritage Sites near Bristol, or discover our most accessible outdoor attractions

We’ll also have seasonal guides to help you get the most out of Summer in Bristol, from rooftop bars to scenic cycle routes, or find out what’s on for Christmas in and around the city. 

Keep checking back for more brilliant Bristol inspiration! 

Motorway breaks near the M5 and Bristol

Travelling along the M5 this summer? Long car journeys don’t have to mean constant cries of ‘are we neeearrrly there yet?’, expensive, soggy service station sandwiches and hours and hours of pure motorway. If you’re passing through the West Country along the M5 this summer, there are some great…

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Review: How To Win Against History at Bristol Old Vic

Find out what Ian from the Visit Bristol team thought of How To Win Against History, which is on at Bristol Old Vic until 12 July 2025. Image - How to Win at History Full Company How To Win Against History is camp, outrageous, moving, and wonderful in the best of ways. You're whisked along the…

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Where to watch the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 in Bristol

The UEFA Women's Euro 2025 takes place from 2 July – 27 July. We’ve included a list of places you can watch the games in and around the city, with huge TV screens, drinks packages and more. Racks Bar and Kitchen With over 9 screens, Clifton sports bar Racks is a favourite Bristol hangout for…

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Eat your way around the world in Bristol

Do you have a favourite dish from your travels, or want to try something new? One of the best things about Bristol's food scene is the variety on offer, so we've rounded up some of the best places in town to get a taste of cuisines from across the globe. Not sure where to start? Book on to a food…

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Gluten free places to eat in Bristol

The prospect of dining out in a new city when you're coeliac or avoiding gluten can be daunting. Luckily, Bristol's cafes, restaurants, attractions and hotels are better than ever when it comes to options for varying dietary requirements, so you can easily enjoy food and drink that’s gluten free…

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Have a dinosaur-themed day out in Bristol

Ahead of the Jurassic World: Rebirth release this summer, Bristol is going dino-mad! From Jurassic takeovers to T-rex encounters, plan the perfect day out for the dinosaur lover in your life... Dinosaur Valley at Avon Valley Adventure Park Get up close with the largest collection of animatronic…

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The story of Bristol's breweries

We asked Bristol's top beer bloggers and brew aficionados Boak & Bailey for some background on the city's oldest breweries... Bristol has a long history of brewing and traces can be seen all over the city if you know where to look. Back in the 15th century, at a time when hops were being used in…

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Where to find sweet treats in Bristol

Whether traditional crêpes, epic pastries, gelato cocktails or luxury chocolates are more your jam, there’s a fine selection of indulgent sugary treats to get stuck into in Bristol. Here’s our guide to some of the best and where to find them. Chez Marcel Chez Marcel has brought a taste of Brittany…

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Bristol harbourside hotels with waterfront views

Many of Bristol’s hotels and apartments have views of the river and beyond, but if you’re after something a little closer to the water’s edge, here’s our selection of Bristol Harbourside hotels with impressive waterfront views. The Bristol Located on the quay next to Pero’s Bridge, The Bristol’s…

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Bristol's best party venues

Planning a party? Whatever the occasion or vibe you're after, Bristol has a whole host of venues to host your event, from private dining to cocktails in a mock prison cell! Here are our top venues to celebrate in the city: King Street Brew House, Old City The Tank Room at King Street Brew House…

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