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.
It’s impossible to think that someone might not have heard of Only Fools and Horses. This iconic sitcom set in South London is maybe Britain’s best, but did you know it was filmed in Bristol? Well, of course, you did, e...
If your doesn’t come with a cosy drinking hole, with warming beverages, decorations strung around the bar and a tucked into the corner, we don’t want to hear about it. The holiday season is all about a festive drink w...
It’s a in Bristol. The city feels alive with twinkling lights, festive music and happy crowds thanks to one of the . There’s only one problem. It’s a bit busy… We’ve been in Bristol too long, it’s time for something a...
It isn’t anywhere near as long as , but Bath has built up quite the festive spirit with its charming happenings. For two and a half weeks every year, Bath Christmas Market lights up the gorgeous Georgian streets of our...
I don’t know about you, but I am starting to really feel these long, dark nights. Everyone I talk to has a gloomy look about them too. So, of course, I’ve been looking into ways to bring a little light and colour to our...
In the build-up to World Homeless Day on 10 October, HSBC UK sponsored a series of Candlelight concerts delivered by Fever, launching at the Natural History Museum and travelling around the country to end at the incredi...
While the word ‘grotto’ refers to a small picturesque (often artificial) cave (), you probably know it best from Santa’s grotto. You won’t find many Father Christmas’s wrapping presents in caverns, however, but more lik...
is defined by our memories of it growing up. The buzz of presents being wrapped, the promise of food cooking, the joy of the decorations going up. All that excitement stems from our childhoods. This is why the world's...
If you’re into skateboarding, odds are you’ve popped into a car park or two over your lifetime. Smooth concrete surfaces, well-sheltered from the weather, and grindable curbs make them perfect for pulling off an ollie o...
Have you ever seen a ghost? I have. I spent an afternoon playing with a kitten only for it to disappear through a wall. That doesn’t mean I believe in ghosts though. But, if anywhere could change my mind, it’d be an ove...