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.
We know we won’t be getting the St Pauls Carnival we were once promised this summer. Bristol’s celebration of African and Caribbean culture—which attracts over 100,000 people with colouful floats, bass-heavy soundsystem...
Step into the colourful world of the Neon Brush experience in Bristol, where your creativity takes center stage. With a brush in one hand and a drink in the other, you'll dive into a vibrant atmosphere buzzing with elec...
Salutations to the sun—Summer Solstice is just around the corner! This Saturday (June 21) marks the longest day of the year, and we expect to see many celebrating Midsummer’s Day. From sunrise (04:53am) to sunset (09:31...
If you’re already worrying about how to fill the time during the school holidays, then fret no longer! Hoo-Ha! Festival, Bristol’s biggest free festival for kids, is back this August with two jam-packed days of activiti...
We’ve seen some odd things in Bristol, but we’ve never seen a house that's been built on its head before. At Bristol’s very own Upside Down House, which opened in February 2025, we’ve found a topsy-turvy photo opportuni...
Look, I’ve never seen a single episode of The Great British Bake Off, so I’ve no idea why a TV show about amateur baking became the nation’s 15-year obsession. What I do know is that it’s not going anywhere. And, with a...
The Bristol Craft Beer Festival is back—and this year it’s raising the bar as it celebrates a full decade of craft, community and unforgettable beer experiences. And, returning to Bristol’s Harbourside, June 13 - 14, t...
A swimming pond for seals was at the heart of when it originally opened in 1963. Abandoned for over 25 years, however, the park finally reopened in 2021, and now the pond has been transformed, too. With Bristol’s recen...
You might think the Bristol Half is dangerous, but what’s a few lost toenails compared to broken bones? It might be 1/100 the length, but Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling is one of the most brie-utal races in the world—wher...
Just when you thought the Cotswolds couldn’t get any better, summer rolls around and the fields turn a light, purply hue. In the northern half of this charming region, you can discover 45 acres of lavender fields unfurl...