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…
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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…
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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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Bristol Pride is back for 2025 with an amazing and diverse line up of events happening across the city, from 28 June to 13 of July, with the main festival Pride Day taking place on Saturday 12 July on the Downs. With four stages filled with dance, music, and performance, alongside the circus tent…
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Watch dramatic Shakespeare performances and family-friendly shows alfresco this summer! Here's our guide to the outdoor shows you won't want to miss... Henry V at Temple Church (19 June - 2 August) Watch Shakespeare's Henry V set among the ruins of the 14th century Temple Church, which will be…
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Ready for dancing to live music, tucking into delicious street food and sipping pints of cider in the sunshine? Bristol’s festival calendar is jam-packed in 2025. There’s a festival for everything in Bristol, from ballooning to music headliners, cider to cinema. Avoid any inkling of Glastonbury FOMO…
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Known as the birthplace of ground-breaking music from legendary acts such as Massive Attack, Portishead, Roni Size and more recently, IDLES and George Ezra, Bristol is world-famous for its vibrant and varied music scene (listen to this Bristol playlist to hear some of the tunes to come from here)…
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Bristol is only a few miles from the coast, so if you're looking for places to enjoy a long walk, do some watersports or take a dip, here are some of the places within easy reach of the city. Beaches near Bristol Sand Bay One of the most scenic spots along the North Somerset coast, Sand Bay has a…
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Make the most of warmer days and cool off at these alfresco swimming spots, from Bristol Harbourside to open air lidos, marine lakes and more. Jump to: Outdoor swimming pools - Open water swimming - Splash parks Outdoor pools Bristol Lido Tucked away down a quiet street in Clifton, this Victorian…
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With our lovely harbour at the heart of the city, it’s no surprise that Bristol is awash with water-based things to do. These range from a leisurely cruise on a boat tour right up to a day of adventure on a canoe or stand up paddleboard. Here are eight of Bristol’s best water-based activities to…
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