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Early May Bank Holiday Events

Spring has sprung in Bristol and summer is drawing nearer as we celebrate the first May Bank Holiday.

There are plenty of events taking place over the long weekend, with highlights including the start of Bristol Walk Fest and North Somerset Walk Fest, and a series of music, dance and storytelling performances as part of the inaugual DIASPORA! festival.

Bristol Folk Festival is also bringing live shows to venues across the city, or you can head to Spike Island for their annual Open Studios event.

Looking for ways to entertain little ones? You can meet Bluey and Bingo at Avon Valley, take a trip on a Bristol Ferry to Beeses or tuck into some fish and chips while sailing aboard The Matthew.

Experience a bit of lively history in The Joust at Berkeley Castle or Civil War Weekend at The Bishop's Palace.

Browse craft and maker stalls at the Arnos Vale May Fair on Sunday 5 May, enjoy some live music and alfresco food at Rack's Bank Holiday BBQ, or bring along your four-legged fried to The Big Bark at Bath and West Showground.

Browse the list below for events on across the city but whatever you choose to do, you can be sure that you'll have the perfect Bristol Bank Holiday.

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Bristol Walk Fest

Central Bristol

Bristol’s month-long walking festival offers a variety of ways explore the city and its surrounds on foot.

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1 May 2024to31 May 2024
DIASPORA!

Central Bristol

A vibrant celebration of people, music, film, poetry, dance, storytelling, and more, taking place at venues across the city on the early May bank holiday weekend.

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3 May 2024to6 May 2024

Ongoing Events

Bank Holiday Spring Fayre at Old Down Estate

M4/M5 Corridor

Join Old Down for a bloomin' fantastic day of fun and frolics, this bank holiday at their new Spring Fayre event! It's your chance to meet and greet their adorable animals at the Animal Encounter sessions and experience the tradition of folk Morris…

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6 May 2024to6 May 2024
Fish and Chips Trip with The Matthew

Harbourside

Enjoy a traditional meal of fish and chips during this leisurely afternoon or evening cruise around the harbour.

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8 May 2024to8 May 2024
Weekend Shuttle Service to Beeses with Bristol Ferry

Old City

Get to Beeses by boat on the weekend -
Beeses is without a doubt one of the most beautiful venues on Bristol's waterways - and there is no nicer way to get there than by boat!

Dates

From:

12 May 2024to12 May 2024
Weekend Shuttle Service to Beeses with Bristol Ferry

Old City

Get to Beeses by boat on the weekend -
Beeses is without a doubt one of the most beautiful venues on Bristol's waterways - and there is no nicer way to get there than by boat!

Dates

From:

18 May 2024to18 May 2024
Weekend Shuttle Service to Beeses with Bristol Ferry

Old City

Get to Beeses by boat on the weekend -
Beeses is without a doubt one of the most beautiful venues on Bristol's waterways - and there is no nicer way to get there than by boat!

Dates

From:

19 May 2024to19 May 2024
Weekend Shuttle Service to Beeses with Bristol Ferry

Old City

Get to Beeses by boat on the weekend -
Beeses is without a doubt one of the most beautiful venues on Bristol's waterways - and there is no nicer way to get there than by boat!

Dates

From:

26 May 2024to26 May 2024
Weekend Shuttle Service to Beeses with Bristol Ferry

Old City

Get to Beeses by boat on the weekend -
Beeses is without a doubt one of the most beautiful venues on Bristol's waterways - and there is no nicer way to get there than by boat!

Dates

From:

27 May 2024to27 May 2024
Windmill Hill Market

South Bristol

Windmill Hill Market is a new Bristol market showcasing local creatives, food producers and other independent businesses, located in the heart of Bedminster.

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From:

1 June 2024to1 June 2024
Better Sundays Market

Bristol Shopping Quarter

A series of fabulous one-day markets will take place in Broadmead, Bristol Shopping Quarter on the first Sunday of each month, from April to October.

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From:

2 June 2024to2 June 2024
Weekend Shuttle Service to Beeses with Bristol Ferry

Old City

Get to Beeses by boat on the weekend -
Beeses is without a doubt one of the most beautiful venues on Bristol's waterways - and there is no nicer way to get there than by boat!

Dates

From:

2 June 2024to2 June 2024
Fish and Chips Trip with The Matthew

Harbourside

Enjoy a traditional meal of fish and chips during this leisurely afternoon or evening cruise around the harbour.

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From:

5 June 2024to5 June 2024
Fish and Chips Trip with The Matthew

Harbourside

Enjoy a traditional meal of fish and chips during this leisurely afternoon or evening cruise around the harbour.

Dates

From:

8 June 2024to8 June 2024
Fish and Chips Trip with The Matthew

Harbourside

Enjoy a traditional meal of fish and chips during this leisurely afternoon or evening cruise around the harbour.

Dates

From:

16 June 2024to16 June 2024
Weekend Shuttle Service to Beeses with Bristol Ferry

Old City

Get to Beeses by boat on the weekend -
Beeses is without a doubt one of the most beautiful venues on Bristol's waterways - and there is no nicer way to get there than by boat!

Dates

From:

16 June 2024to16 June 2024
Weekend Shuttle Service to Beeses with Bristol Ferry

Old City

Get to Beeses by boat on the weekend -
Beeses is without a doubt one of the most beautiful venues on Bristol's waterways - and there is no nicer way to get there than by boat!

Dates

From:

23 June 2024to23 June 2024
Weekend Shuttle Service to Beeses with Bristol Ferry

Old City

Get to Beeses by boat on the weekend -
Beeses is without a doubt one of the most beautiful venues on Bristol's waterways - and there is no nicer way to get there than by boat!

Dates

From:

30 June 2024to30 June 2024
Windmill Hill Market

South Bristol

Windmill Hill Market is a new Bristol market showcasing local creatives, food producers and other independent businesses, located in the heart of Bedminster.

Dates

From:

6 July 2024to6 July 2024
Windmill Hill Market

South Bristol

Windmill Hill Market is a new Bristol market showcasing local creatives, food producers and other independent businesses, located in the heart of Bedminster.

Dates

From:

6 July 2024to6 July 2024

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