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.
Roll up, roll up! The city’s biggest free festival, Bristol Harbour Festival, returns in July to celebrate the city’s maritime connection. This three-day family festival (July 18 to 20) will host a packed weekend...
Spring has sprung. April is upon us, and the days are getting longer (cue gorgeous sunsets). From cherry blossoms and candlelight concerts to brilliant pubs and hidden vaults, there are so many brilliant things to do th...
We’ve seen some odd things in Bristol, but we’ve never seen a house that’s been built on its head before. But at Bristol’s very own Upside Down House, which opened in February 2025, that’s changed. It’s been built...
Around Mother’s Day, search histories fill up with endless gift guides—you know the ones, always suggesting a scented candle or a pair of snug slippers. And the overload of information soon becomes a hassle. Candl...
Looking for things to do with kids in Bristol is never a difficult task. And one of the city’s top activities has long been Bristol Zoo (which moved to and morphed with the Wild Place Project in…...
Follow the brown and white fish signs on any entry road to Plymouth, and you’ll be led to the National Marine Aquarium—the largest aquarium in the UK. Located in the waterside neighbourhood of Barbican, it i...
It’s safe to say that Bristol’s sauna scene is exploding right now. In the past year, we’ve written about our first community sauna and another on…...
I’ve never been much of a gambler, but that might change this March. Hundreds of National Lottery-funded venues are opening their doors for free, or handing out discounts and special offers – all for the price of...
I don’t know about you – but with the sun shining in Bristol today, summertime feels not so far away! With summer comes the festival scene and this year – it’s absolutely buzzing. We can expect s...
Bristol has some brilliant beaches nearby. But if want to surf some gnarly waves, you’ll need to travel a bit further afield for this extreme water sport. Or you could try Bristol’s inland surf park,…...
