Bristol from Home

Welcome to 'Bristol from Home'. Throughout this challenging time, we’ll be collecting and producing all of our favourite ideas, inspirations and resources so that you can continue to enjoy Bristol, during social distancing measures, from the comfort of your own home.

Visit Bristol virtually

Experience Bristol Attractions, Arts and Culture and Bristol views virtually. With our guides you can explore Bristol’s heritage, street art, galleries, historic museums, music and top attractions online, with tours, podcasts and playlists.

Learn all about Bristol

Or alternatively, use this time to learn All About Bristol, Bristol's history, famous people from Bristol, Bristol inventions and all about Literary Bristol. It might help in one of our online quizzes, see below. Or it can help you dream about your next visit, when it is safe to do so again.

Games and activities to do at home

Browse our blog on Bristol-themed games, quizzes and activities. Great if you are looking for homeschool activities to do with kids, or just a way to keep yourself entertained. We have also pulled together lots of lovely Bristol-themed colouring in sheets for kids and adults, take a look and let us know how you get on on our social channels.

Support local and order online

Support local and independent businesses during this incredibly difficult time with information on 'paying it forward' with vouchers, gift cards and donations, find out more here. or support local restaurants and enjoy a delicious meal delivered to your door, with our list of Bristol restaurants offering home delivery. You can also find out which Bristol shops are offering home delivery and online shopping.

Watch Bristol on screen

Watch Bristol on screen with our Film and TV recommendations and find out all about what was filmed in Bristol and famous stars of the screen who come from Bristol on our special Bristol on Film and TV section.

Instagram picks

During social distancing measure, we're challenging our followers on Instagram to a tag us in the best photo they've taken of Bristol on a particular theme, so far we've had 'Bristol architecture', 'Bristol nature and wildlife', 'Bristol Colour', 'Bristol's Harbour and waterways', 'Balloons' and 'Bristol Street Art'. Check out all these amazing photos in our round up blogs, or follow @VisitBristol on Instagram to take part.

Bristol recipes

As part of our regular #FoodFriday blog feature, we'll be shifting the focus from going out, to cooking at home with recipes from local businesses, chefs and mixologists as well as featuring local producers who can deliver their goodies to your door. Read all the latest recipes here.

Keep up to date with official information and advice

Please keep up to date with the latest public health, social distancing and information from local businesses and government on our Coronavirus Information page for visitors here. Or alternatively if you are a local tourism business, you can check out our COVID-19 resources for businesses.

Say hello

We would love to hear from you too, so please do drop us a message and let us know your bingo scores or how many virtual tours of Bristol Attractions you've taken. You can reach us on our twitter, facebook or instagram accounts.  

We look forward to welcoming you back to Bristol again in the future, and until then please stay safe and enjoy 'Bristol from Home.'