From soaring hot air balloons to bustling Harbourside festivals, incredible live music to new cultural event spaces, food festivals to family fun; there’s something very special about #SummerInBristol... Read on to find out why Bristol is always a good idea: find out what’s coming up and how to make…
Read More
Are you coming to Bristol for Gromit Unleashed 3 this summer? We've compiled this list of the most central locations on the trail - see how many you can tick off! We've split our list into the central Bristol and Harbourside; it's up to you if you want to do both sections on the same day though..…
Read More
Find out what Vicki from the Visit Bristol team thought of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, which is on at Bristol Hippodrome until 9 August 2025. Having not seen the Baz Luhrmann musical film, I really wasn’t sure what to expect from Moulin Rouge! The Musical, but I have to say it was beyond my…
Read More
Step through the mists of time and clear the fog surrounding Bristol's fascinating origins. What if you could stand where literary giants found inspiration, listen for underground rivers, discover hidden WWII stories, explore ancient taverns, and decode world-famous street art – all in one…
Read More
Tick off all of the locations from this year's Gromit Unleashed 3 trail, with sculptures of Wallace, Gromit, Feather’s McGraw and Norbot dotted in and around the city! The Gromit Unleashed 3 trail is running from Monday 30 June until Sunday 31 August 2025, so you'll have plenty of time to visit all…
Read More
Standing at the heart of Bristol’s vibrant city centre on College Green, Bristol Cathedral is one of England’s great medieval churches. For almost 900 years, the building has been a place of sanctuary, prayer and music. This summer, step inside away from the bustle of the city, find peace through…
Read More
Bristol is packed with so much to see and do that you simply couldn’t do it all in a day…or could you? There’s never been a better time to take in as much of Bristol as possible. With the school holidays stretching across the coming weeks, there are plenty of ways to fill the time across the city…
Read More
If you’re one of the graduates-to-be collecting your undergraduate degree, masters or PhD this year, it’s time to mark the end of an era and raise a glass or two with your friends and family. Here are some ideas for ways to celebrate and make it an occasion you never forget. When is graduation in…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
Sign up for our free e-newsletter to receive exclusive offers, news and inspiring ideas.
From restaurants to shopping, explore the fantastic special offers available for your trip to Bristol right here.
Start exploring the site for all there is to do. Then, click "Add to Trip Builder" or the heart icon to start planning your adventure.
