Early May Bank Holiday Events

Spring has sprung in Bristol and summer is drawing nearer as we celebrate the first May Bank Holiday from Saturday 4th May to Monday 6th May.

Traditionally a time to herald in the season, it is also a great opportunity to plan a short break or family holiday in Bristol as there's always lots of special events on over the weekend.

It's the last weekend of Leonardo da Vinci: A Life in Drawing at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery so don't miss out on the chance to see twelve of his finest drawings as part of #Leonardo500.

Or take part in one of the walks for Bristol Walk Fest, we particularly like the sound of the Mindful Walk in the Woods on Saturday 4th May or the Bristol's Burning! 1831 Riots walk on Sunday 5th May.

For a traditional May Day celebration, enjoy the annual Glos Rd Central Mayfest on Saturday 4th May, which culminates in the procession of Jack in the Green up Gloucester Road as the perfomers enact a ritual to release the spirit of summer.

These are just for starters, browse the list below for even more events on across the city but whatever you choose to do, you can be sure that you'll have the perfect Bristol Bank Holiday.