As we approach yet another bumper Bank Holiday weekend, are you planning what you can do in Bristol? The three-day weekend is packed with festivals, exhibitions, outdoor adventure and special events.
Bristol's festival season continues, with more live painting and workshops as part of urban art festival Upfest, plus two of the city's most popular music events, Love Saves the Day and Dot to Dot. It's also the last weekend of Bristol Walk Fest, with plenty of outdoor trails, tours and activities to join in with.
To the north of the city, you can see a fantastic lineup of music and comedy as part of Good Times Live, including Madness, Emeli Sandé and Russell Howard, plus the return of the Food & Drink Festival at Old Down Estate.
Outdoor activities
For the foodies among you, indulge in a street food tour around the city centre, or book onto a trip around local vineyards.
Enjoy the best of the outdoors with a day out at Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Cheddar Gorge and Caves or Longleat Safari Park.
Book a river cruise with Bristol Packet Boat Trips, or take a harbour round trip with Bristol Ferry.
Top family picks
Keep the whole family entertained with a trip to Bristol Zoo Project, sights and smells from the past at Brunel's SS Great Britain, underwater adventures at Bristol Aquarium, a wonderful maze of rooms at Wake the Tiger, or the chance to see Concorde at Aerospace Bristol.
The South West Attractions VIP Pass is back, making family days out even more exciting and affordable this spring. Book a ticket to Wookey Hole, Cheddar Gorge and Caves, Mendip Activity Centre, Noah's Ark Zoo Farm, Puxton Park or West Country Water Park to receive discount codes for the other attractions in the list!
There's also plenty of choice for all ages at The Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare, or Avon Valley Adventure Park between Bristol and Bath.
Book your weekend away
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. Find out more about places to stay in Bristol, or check out our special offers to get those last-minute deals on accommodation.
If you’re thinking about visiting some of Bristol’s amazing array of attractions and activities, then there are loads to get your teeth into on our Things To Do section.
If you're thinking, 'what's a long weekend without some delicious food, a cheeky drink in the sunshine (fingers crossed!) or just a relaxing coffee and a slice of cake?' Then get yourself over to our extensive Food & Drink section, which details all the scrumptious places to eat and drink in Bristol.
Browse the list below for even more details of what's on in and around the city.
