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!

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The tropical pool at the University of Bristol Botanic Garden, credit University of Bristol Botanic Garden

The story of the University of Bristol Botanic Garden

Mar. 31, 2026

Bristol’s Botanic Garden sits at The Holmes in Stoke Bishop, a peaceful oasis in our city. The Garden is a museum, and the plants are the exhibits set in displays that tell the remarkable stories of plants; from their beginnings millions of years ago, how they attract pollinators, and habitats such…

Shop fronts on the Pigsty Hill section of Gloucester Road in North Bristol

The local's guide: Horfield

Dec. 01, 2025

Want to get the lowdown on the best places to go around the north end of Glocuester Road? We asked family travel blogger Angharad Paull to tell us her favourite places to go in her patch of Bristol, Horfield. Read on for Angharad's handy itinerary... I’ve been a Bristolian for over 20 years now, and…

Shop fronts on Gloucester Road, Bristol - credit Anne-Louise Perez

The local's guide: Bishopston

Oct. 22, 2025

Local foodie Charlie Harding gives us a guided tour of the neighbourhood surrounding the popular Gloucester Road. Read on for her itinerary, featuring top food & drink spots, where to shop, and more. Where to eat Bishopston has a thriving independent restaurant and bar community with enough choice…

Montpelier train station mural by Silent Hobo- credit Tim Crutchley

The local's guide: Montpelier

Oct. 20, 2025

Local Tim Crutchley talks us through the must-see bits of Montpelier, Bristol's bohemian neighbourhood nestled just behind Stokes Croft. Read on for Tim's brief itinerary... I’ve lived here for almost 7 years and truth be told, I didn’t know much about the area when I moved in. Montpelier might not…

Children running in the grounds of Blaise Castle Estate in North Bristol - credit Blaise Castle Estate

The story of Blaise Castle Estate

Sep. 01, 2025

Blaise Castle Estate is one of Bristol’s best green spaces. It’s loved for its 650 acres of parkland, enchanting woodland areas, and an intriguing castle that sits on a hill. Whether you’re coming for a picnic, a walk, or to explore the museum, it’s the perfect place to enjoy, especially this…

Stoke Park Estate on the northern side of the M32 motorway in East Bristol - credit Bristol Parks

The story of Stoke Park Estate

Jul. 20, 2025

Stoke Park Estate is a gorgeous green space, located in Bristol, which sits beside the M32. It’s particularly known for the iconic yellow house that sits on a hill overlooking the rest of the park. This house, known as the Dower House, is a Grade II listed building. The park, which is 270 acres, has…