Explore unusual things to do in Bristol: we reveal the secret places to visit, quirky sights to see, cool neighbourhoods to try, and guides to making the most of the city all year round. It’s your must-read guide to Bristol, for visitors and locals alike.
April is upon us, spring is in full swing, and the days are getting longer (cue gorgeous sunsets). The month narrowly misses out on Easter this year – not that that won’t stop us from feasting on chocolate all month – b...
When we heard the news that the Bristol Balloon Fiesta would be slightly shorter this year, we were worried our summer skies would be slightly less exciting in 2024. Not to worry, however, as another major ballooning ev...
Bristol Sounds has announced Annie Mac as its final headliner, completing the full line-up of back-to-back gigs this summer. Broadcasting on BBC Radio 1 for 17 years, Annie’s global status as a DJ has taken her to the b...
Eagle-eyed Bristolians may have already worked this one. Teasing billboards for this year’s Forwards Festival (‘“Bristol, I love you but you’re bringing me down…” and “Take these words and go forwards…”) seemed to hint...
It’s arguably the biggest date in the Bristol calendar and the biggest balloon event in the UK. But some even bigger changes are happening at the Bristol Balloon Fiesta in 2024. The usually four-day-long festival will...
(Sorry to St George, St Andrew and St David but) The best patron saint of the British Isles is, and always will be, St Patrick. Not only did he drive all the snakes from Ireland – which sounds a lot harder than killing...
Having dazzled audiences in cities across the world, Candlelight has already made quite a name for itself. The magical combination of music and light is enough to make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up, and th...
I love my mum, sometimes I even watch the Facebook videos she sends me. But when it comes to Mother’s Day, I always end up contemplating whether a meaningless bouquet, overpriced spa treatments or sweet-smelling b...
Let’s face it, nothing we do will ever compete with all the things our mums have done for us over the years. They’re one in a million and we can only hope to show how much they mean to us this Mother’s Day (March...
We’ve been able to unleash our inner Ninja Warrior in Bristol for over a year now. Inspired by the hit ITV physical game show, the adventure park combines action, adventure and, of course, active imagination for all age...