Blog & Guides

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!

Tag: Experiences

Creedy carver duck breast and celeriac dauphinoise

Michelin-starred restaurants in Bristol

Feb. 20, 2026

Bristol is home to two Michelin-starred restaurants and several more that have been awarded a Bib Gourmand or Michelin Plate. Here's the full list of restaurants that have been given an award in the city... Michelin Star Bulrush Bulrush has been making waves in the city for its dazzling dishes ever…

Indoor pool with loungers at Foxhills Spa - credit Old Down Estate

Bristol's best spa breaks

Jan. 30, 2026

We all need a bit of chill out time, so whether you’re after a romantic getaway, a girls’ (or boys!) pamper day or just some well-earned ‘me-time,' come and get blissed out in Bristol… Harbour Hotel Bristol & Spa Restore yourself to full marvelousness with a prosecco lunch above ground in the…

The bowling alley at Roxy Lanes Bristol - credit Roxy Lanes

Things to do in Bristol on a Sunday

Nov. 14, 2025

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 know the city on a guided walking tour - the Blackbeard to…

Lounge and fireplace at Berwick Lodge - CREDIT Alicia Victoria

Itinerary: 4 spooky places to discover in Bristol

Oct. 27, 2025

Bristol is a city bustling with strange stories and mysterious tales – built on a history stemming back to Iron Age forts and Roman villas by the rivers Frome and Avon as early as the 11th century. There’s even a story behind the name. ‘Bristol’ is thought to derive from the Old English ‘Brycgstow’…

Pirate street art in Bristol - credit Show of Strength Theatre Walks

Yarr! How to have a pirate-themed day out in Bristol

Sep. 17, 2025

It's been over 300 years since the death of the notorious pirate Blackbeard. Previously known as Edward Teach, the infamous Bristol-born buccaneer terrorised the West Indies and eastern coast of the USA before meeting his demise in America in 1718, when he was captured and killed by the Governor of…

People dining outside in Wapping Wharf on Bristol's Harbourside - credit Hey What

The food lover's guide to Bristol

Jun. 30, 2025

Bristol is known for its fabulous food scene, from sizzling street food markets to glamorous speakeasies, and more award-winning restaurants than you can shake a stick at. Here are our recommendations for a food-tastic trip to the city... 1. Book a food & drink tour One of the quickest ways to get…

Visitors at an exhibition at RWA Bristol in central Bristol - credit RWA Bristol

Give the gift of Bristol: Vouchers, gift cards & donations

Nov. 03, 2021

Buy vouchers for Bristol attractions and activities as gifts or just to treat yourself to the gift of Bristol. Attractions We The Curious You can buy a gift membership for hands-on science centre We The Curious, which starts from the date you redeem the voucher. They also have an online shop with a…

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…