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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!

Things To Do

24 Things to do in Bristol in 2024

22 min read

With a seemingly never-ending list of sights to see and experiences to tick off, how can you pack the best of Bristol into your year? Our top 24 things to do in 2024 is here to help, covering everything from uniquely Bristol attractions to outdoor adventures. It’s no surprise Bristol was…

Latest blogs

Tag: Cycling

5 Bristol beauty spots you can reach by bike

Mar. 13, 2024

One of the best ways to reach green corners of Bristol and the surrounding area is to hop on your bike. With many cycle paths and bike-friendly routes to follow, it doesn’t take long to pedal your way to tranquil hangouts steeped in nature and wildlife. Here are five beauty spots you can cycle to…

A couple cycling next to the Clifton Suspension Bridge in West Bristol - credit Visit Bristol

Top 5 Bristol Cycling Routes

May 04, 2023

Bristol was the UK’s first Cycling City and it now boasts more cycling commuters than many much larger cities. There are several options to hire bikes in the city, even a tandem! Lots of marked routes traverse and surround the city, here are a few of our favourites: NB: Please check ahead on…

Cyclists on the Bristol & Bath Railway Path - credit Sustrans

Explore Bristol by bike

Mar. 02, 2022

Cycling and Bristol go together like Wallace and Gromit. Named as England’s first cycling city back in 2008, Bristol has flourished as a bike-friendly haven and is home to excellent cycle routes and experiences suitable for every type of rider, from regular pedal-heads and fearless mountain bikers…

A view of Ladye Bay in Clevedon near Bristol at sunset - credit Dave Peters

Discover Clevedon by bike

Aug. 18, 2021

Thanks to National Cycle Network trails connecting Clevedon to Portishead, Long Ashton and Bristol city centre, hopping on two wheels is one of the best ways to travel along the North Somerset coast. Here Discover Clevedon explain how you can make a day of enjoying this seaside destination by bike…

The story of the Bristol & Bath Railway Path

Mar. 24, 2021

The Bristol and Bath Railway Path is a 13 mile car-free cycling route connecting the cities of Bristol and Bath. The path is popular with residents and visitors alike, and is as much a home to local wildlife as it is an important commuting route. We asked local sustainable transport charity Sustrans…

A climber scaling Avon Gorge in West Bristol - credit Martin Crocker

Plan an adventurous microgap in Bristol

Feb. 23, 2021

Need to get away but don’t have much time off work or can’t afford a long holiday? Perhaps you’re just looking to restore some work-life balance, or feel like you want to try something completely new. Then say hello to the microgap – a short break that capitalises on your free weekend time and is…