#SummerinBristol

Bristol is the place to be at any time of year, but summer is just that little bit more special. So if you are looking for a short-break with a loved-one, a day out with the kids or something a little bit longer you are in the right place. 

Check out our special #SummerinBristol video to get a taste of what you can expect.

Stay with us this summer

Enjoy long summer days in Bristol and book a stay in Bristol this summer. From modern and stylish hotels, elegant apartments, family-friendly digs, friendly B&Bs and even campsites, experience a summer break in Bristol to remember. 

Discover all of Bristol's accommodation options, unique and quirky accommodation experiences and check out special offers.

Don't forget that you can book your stay on Visit Bristol and access the best rates whilst supporting us too.

Summer events and festivals

This city of festivals and events really comes into its own at this time of year, we’ve got all the events in Bristol listed here along with some handy deals on accommodation, food and drink offers and money-saving attraction suggestions.

From huge free events like the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta and Bristol Harbour Festival to smaller festivals, exhibitions and festivals, there really is something going on every day to keep you entertained. Take a look at our festivals round-up for a great overview of what's on.

Family fun 

If family fun is what you are after, then Bristol has more than enough to keep the kids from getting bored this summer. Award-winning attractions such as Aerospace Bristol, Brunel’s SS Great Britain, MShed and We The Curious offer hands-on experiences, whereas Bristol Aquarium, Wild Place Project and Bristol Zoo Gardens are well-placed for those cute animal fixes.

We've also rounded up all the family-friendly events on in the school summer holidays for the ultimate boredom busting days out in Bristol.

For something a little more special, browse the Family Experiences in Bristol on offer.

Get outdoors

Bristol's glorious parks, gardens and green spaces burst into life in the summer months and are the perfect place to enjoy a picnic with family and friends. 

Those of you looking to delve a little further into all of Bristol's outdoor and nature offerings should check out our Garden and Nature Experiences and Sports and Active experiences. With everything from garden tours and nature volunteering to stand-up paddleboarding and flying in a hot air balloon!

Summer food and drink

Spend balmy evenings dining al fresco, pack up your picnics or find a rooftop bar to sip a cool drink on. Bristol's exceptional food and drink scene will be serving up plenty of memories for you this summer. Head to our food and drink section to find out all about the food and drink on offer.

Keep in touch

Join in the conversation with us on social media and tag your posts, photos and videos of you having fun and soaking up the city this season with #SummerInBristol.