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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! 

200 intriguing things to do at We The Curious this Christmas

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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Top places to propose in Bristol

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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Sustainable and ethical shopping in Bristol

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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Christmas carols, concerts and services in Bristol

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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The Last Sprouts: The great festive comeback at Wake The Tiger

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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Support local business with the Love Bristol Gift Card

Give the gift of Bristol! The Love Bristol Gift Card can be used at more than 180 businesses across the city, including retailers, restaurants, theatres and music venues. Whoever you give the gift card to will be able to pick a new outfit, enjoy a meal out or buy something nice for their home from…

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The ultimate Bristol Christmas gift guide

Frantic for ideas on what to get your loved ones for Christmas? Worry no more! Visit Bristol’s elves have searched Bristol's sensational shopping selection high and low to sniff out the top Bristol-themed gifts that’ll have your nearest and dearest dancing a Christmas jig for joy. Fact…

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Things to do in Bristol on a Sunday

In town on a Sunday and stuck for entertainment? Well, just so happens we have a few ideas. From *free* dance classes to *free* gigs, there’s no excuse to be holed up in your hotel room watching The Antiques Roadshow… Take a tour Get to the know the city on a guided walking tour - the Blackbeard to…

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Where to see Santa in Bristol this Christmas

He's making a list, he's checking it twice; he's gonna find out who's naughty or nice, Santa Claus is coming to Bristol. Here are all the places you can meet the jolly old man in red (or green)…#MerryBristmas! Jump on board First Bus to explore festive events across the city, and if you're coming…

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24 Festive things to do in Bristol

Christmas markets, winter wonderlands, enchanting light trails, festive events and experiences, not to mention the magnificent theatre productions – Bristol is brimming with exciting things to do this Christmas. Everyone's welcome to our place this Christmas. Here's our round-up of what’s on this…

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