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.
Where to have a drink in Bristol this weekend
1. Wiper and True
Whether you choose its Taproom in Old Market or the neighbourhood bar, The Barrel Store in St Werburghs – or now even a tinnie from a supermarket – celebrate the ‘Brewery of the Year’ this weekend: Wiper and True. The Bristol-based brewery recently picked up the biggest prize at the Brewers Choice Awards 2024, alongside ‘Sustainability Champion’. Check out the flagship pale ale, Kaleidoscope, to see what the fuss is all about!
Things to do with kids this weekend
2. Avon Valley’s Pumpkin Patch
It’s the first weekend of the spooky season, and there are now several pumpkin patches open around Bristol – it’s time to pick out yours and get carving! Avon Valley’s Pumpkin Patch not only enjoys fields upon fields of pumpkins but funfair games – like pumpkin paintball, seasonal slingshot and firing the Apple Cannon – delicious food stalls and many Instagrammable moments too.
3. Nose Dive Assembly
The Revel Pucks returns to St Pauls for two weeks (September 26 to October 6) with their riskiest show yet. Nose Dive Assembly is the multi-award-winning contemporary circus’ third and final instalment in its ‘Risk’ trilogy – but don’t worry, it’s suitable for the whole family. Witness its high-wire walkers, teeterboarders and the UK’s only female Wheel of Death duo. Circus-goers can also make a day of festivities and join the circus village before the show – filled with street performers, food options and the Big Top’s bar.
Where to go shopping in Bristol
4. Windmill Hill Market
It’s the first Saturday of the month this weekend (October 5), which means Windmill Hill Market is back at the farm showing off local creatives, food producers and other Bedminster businesses. Head down from 10 to 3 to find handmade crafts like ceramics and pottery, clothing, accessories, homeware and décor, jewellery, prints and illustrations. Plus, with over 50 stalls to browse, there is street food, slow fashion, kids’ crafts, a tarot reader, live music and the Bruhaha pop-up taproom.
Day trips from Bristol
5. Longleat
It became the world’s first drive-through safari park outside of Africa when it opened in 1966. Nearly 60 years later, Longleat Safari and Adventure Park is still unmatched when it comes to meeting to meet wild animals in the South West – from the legendary lions to cheeky macaques stealing your windscreen wipers. On top of over 120 species, you’ll also find the biggest maze in Britain, a miniature railway running along the edge of a half-mile lake, and the 16th-century stately home, Longleat House and its formal gardens. It’s only 1.5 hours from Bristol too!