Not sure what things to do in Bristol this weekend? Whatever the weather, whatever your mood, we’ll always have you covered. Be it the best restaurants and gigs to awesome art galleries and bottomless brunches, we’ve got you weekend sorted.
What to watch this weekend in Bristol
1. Harry Potter
A holiday classic, Bristol Film Festival’s Harry Potter screenings in Clifton College Chapel have quickly become a calendar highlight. Back this Christmas season in what feels like Bristol’s very own Hogwarts, there are screenings of The Philosopher’s Stone (Friday, December 13) and The Chambers of Secrets (Saturday, December 14). Step through Memorial Arch on College Road and make your way into this magnificent space, stop by the pop-up tuck shop and enjoy these spellbinding films back on the big screen. You can learn more here.
Things to do with kids this weekend
2. The Grand Pier
Bored of visiting Santa every year? This is the perfect alternative for your little mischief-maker. Over in Weston-super-Mare’s iconic Grand Pier, meet the one and only Grinch this weekend (December 14 & 15). The Grinch begrudgingly welcomes you into his Grotto, offering a moment of story time as well as a special gift from his very own stash! You might even have the chance to bring the Grinch a present – he has a soft spot for onions, so bring one along if you want to see his nicer side! You can learn more here.
3. Christmas Village
Had enough of Bristol Christmas Market already? The brand-new Christmas Village opened last week (Thursday, December 5) to bring more merriment to the city centre. Based around St Peter’s Church, the Christmas Village’s main attractions are a roller rink, curling rink and VR sledge ride! You’ll also find funfair games, evening entertainment and festive food and drink stalls.
Where to go Christmas shopping in Bristol
4. Picton Street Winter Fayre
It’s the annual Picton Street Winter Fayre this weekend (Saturday, December 14) in Montpelier. Head down from 12-7PM, where it will be raising money for Aid Box and The Swan Project. Celebrating “the best of Bristol’s arts, crafts, music and local produce,” expect to find something weird and wonderful at this Christmas market.
5. Bath Christmas Market
And like that, it’s almost over. The UK’s best Christmas market ends this weekend (December 15). Head to Bath for over 170 independent sellers from the South West. You’ll find artisan gins, tongue-in-cheek pottery, felt animal-themed Christmas decorations, metal garden art, luxury skincare, Bristol cider, foraged jam, glass baubles and much more. To learn more about Bath Christmas Market head here.