Work to begin on new railway between Bristol and Portishead this spring – reconnecting the two by train for the first time in 60 years
Coastal trips to Portishead are about to become a lot easier. Following the government’s award…
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From just £5, you can join the massive 2-day radical arts and politics festival taking over Bristol this April – with an ‘infamous pub quiz’ and after-party
Bristol has always been a radical city—from the Reform riots of 1793 to the Bristol bus boycotts in 1963 and 2020’s Black Lives Matter protests. Bristol Transformed continues this left-wing… -
6 wonderful things to do in Bristol this weekend (March 13-15)
Not sure what things to do in Bristol this weekend? Whatever the weather, whatever your mood, we’ll always have you covered. Be… -
Discover Candlelight: A New Season Of Atmospheric Concerts Illuminating Bristol Throughout 2026
Soft light; clear minds. The best Candlelight concerts in Bristol anchor evenings where strings and piano… -
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You have one last chance to grab a ticket for Bristol’s sold-out St Patrick’s Day festival this weekend – with 3 stages hosting live music, ceilidh dancing, and hands-on activities
The St Patrick’s Day parade was once a cornerstone of Bristol’s Irish culture celebrations, but for the second year in a row, the volunteer-run event, organised by W.E. Irish, won’t… -
UK wildlife will replace historical figures like Churchill and Shakespeare on banknotes – and the Bank of England is letting you choose the new face of the British pound
In a historic shift for British currency, the Bank of England has announced that wildlife will replace historical figures on the next generation of banknotes and the public will play… -
MPs have voted against a social media ban for under-16s, but total restrictions could still happen soon
The UK has decisively voted against a social media ban for under-16s. MPs voted 307 to 173, with a majority of 134, yesterday (Monday, March 9) against proposed changes to… -
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This Iconic Bristol Gorge Was Supposedly Carved By Two Rival Giants – And You Can Still Find Their ‘Footprints’ Hidden Across The City
So says the myth, before the first King of Britain, Brutus, this island was ruled by giants, with many of the landscape’s unique features attributed to the colossus creatures… -
What’s Up With Bristol’s Secret Obsession With The Mythical Unicorn? – The City’s Unofficial Mascot Is Hidden In Plain Sight
You might remember a few years ago that Bristol was invaded by a ‘blessing’ of unicorn sculptures to celebrate… -
10 Of The Quirkiest Pieces Of Public Art That We Walk Past Every Day Without Noticing In Bristol
Bristol is full of art. It’s not just Banksy either. The whole city is eye-catching thanks to walls-upon-walls of… -
Welcome To England’s Steepest Street – Where Cars Are Parked Sideways So They Won’t Roll Away
Any newbies to Bristol will quickly discover you need calves of steel to survive the South West’s incredibly hilly…
