As we approach yet another bumper Bank Holiday weekend, are you planning what you can do in Bristol?
The weekend is always a great opportunity to plan a short break or family holiday in Bristol - or take a day trip to the city and make the most of the extra day off!
Get started on your bank holiday planning and find out more about places to stay in Bristol, or check out our special offers to get those last-minute deals on accommodation.
What's on over the three-day weekend?
If you’re thinking about visiting some of Bristol’s amazing array of attractions, there’s plenty to get your teeth into, whether you want to check out our latest exhibitions, see a theatre show or find out what live music is on across the city.
Bristol Walk Fest will be running daily walking events across the city throughout the weekend, including walking sports, history tours, nature trails and family-friendly activities. Many are free to attend, with events to suit all abilities and levels of experience.
Contemporary art gallery Spike Island have their annual Open Studios event all weekend, which is free to visit. Nearby you can also visit Bristol's histoic boatyard Underfall Yard, or one of Bristol's top attractions, Brunel's SS Great Britain.
Take a look at this year's talks, workshops and tours as part of Lyra: Bristol Poetry Festival, listen to some world-class folk music at Bristol Folk Festival, or head out of the city to see local artworks for North Somerset Arts Week.
VE Day anniversary events
Ahead of the 80th anniversar of Victory in Europe or VE Day on Thursday 8 May, you can join a Bristol Blitz walking tour, Celebrate VE80 at Berkeley Castle, or head to a special Evensong service at Bristol Cathedral.
Bank holiday boat trips
There's no better way to experience Bristol than by boat, and there are plenty of options to choose from...
Where to eat and drink
What's a long weekend without some delicious food and drink in the sunshine (fingers crossed)? Take a look at our recommendations:
Or venture out into the countryside and enjoy one of our favourite country pub walks near Bristol.
Browse the list below for even more details of what's on in Bristol but whatever you choose to do, you can be sure that you'll have the perfect Bristol bank holiday.
