Want to take the stress out of the big day? Gather your family or friends and book a table at one of these restaurants or pubs, which are serving a special lunch on Christmas Day. Hort's Townhouse Cosy up in this sprawling city centre gastropub and tuck into three indulgent courses for your…
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Grab a warm coat and a woolly hat and head out to experience some Christmas magic. Create your own new Christmas traditions with a festive lights walk in and around Bristol. Remember to tag us in your photos and videos on Instagram and TikTok, and include #MerryBristmas in your posts! Jump on board…
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Find out what Kathryn from the Visit Bristol team thought of Treasure Island, which is lighting up the Bristol Old Vic until 10 January 2026. A rip-roaring swashbuckling musical adventure for Christmas, Treasure Island at Bristol Old Vic is a great family adventure and a perfect way to celebrate…
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Crisp air, frost-coated foliage and beautiful views - an invigorating wintry walk is the perfect way to experience Bristol this season. So head out on one of these head-clearing strolls around Bristol… The Harbourside When the mist rises on a chilly winter’s morn, the Harbourside is a sight to…
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When it’s cold or rainy outside, there’s nothing better than finding a comfy corner in a traditional pub. Here are a few of our favourite places to get snug in the colder months. The Cottage Inn Come rain or shine, it's hard to beat the view across the harbour from The Cottage. On colder days, pull…
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A day out at Bristol’s surprising science experience, We The Curious, is the perfect way to enjoy some time out together over the busy winter holidays. You’ll find We The Curious right in the heart of Bristol’s historic harbourside. Step out of the cold and through the rainbow-coloured entrance to…
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If you're plotting where best to get down on bended knee and pop the question to your beloved, then consider Bristol your amorous wing-lady. The city’s unique, jaw-dropping backdrops are bound to capture the mood and help you put a ring on it! Here are some of the most romantic places to propose in…
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Bristol is celebrated for its independent, eco-conscience spirit and has a long association with the green movement. As well as being the first UK city to win the award of Green Capital in 2015, Bristol is the UK’s first cycling city, and home to the pioneering Sustainable Fashion Week. In stark…
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If you’d like to add a touch of the spiritual to your Christmas celebrations, we’ve put together a list of the most enchanting and sacred spaces around Bristol. Bristol Cathedral Bristol Cathedral is an extraordinary building filled with secrets of Bristol’s past. Christmas is a busy time for the…
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This Christmas, sprouts are making a comeback… and they’re bringing the magic with them! Step through the festive portal at Wake The Tiger and discover an immersive, family-friendly adventure that’s bursting with festive wonder, playful surprises, and a powerful message of giving back. Expect…
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