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.
Summer holidays are in swing and our diaries are filling up fast, but make sure to keep the August bank holiday weekend free (Saturday, August 24) for the return of Old City Sounds. Making its debut last year, the free,...
Got some free time with the kids and wondering how to entertain them? Don’t spend all day stuck inside staring at screens. Whether it’s the summer holidays or a long weekend, Bristol is bursting with fun for all ages &#...
While summer may not be summer-ing like it should, it’s still nice to be outside in relatively warm weather and sunshine. Come what may, a beach trip is necessary, for your own sanity. Can’t afford the fligh...
It feels like summer’s barely begun and we’re already talking about it ending. At the very least, Bristol’s much-loved, go-to spot by the harbour for food, drink and vibes knows how to throw a party – as pro...
Nothing beats escaping the hustle and bustle of London by visiting one of the quaint English villages nearby. But what if we told you that this is also possible half the world away? Well, welcome to Thames Town, a surre...
It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen is the greatest novelist these English shores have produced. Her enduring legacy has lasted more than 200 years, with the likes of Pride & Prejudice, Emma and...
When we heard the news that the Bristol Balloon Fiesta would be slightly shorter this year, we were worried our summer skies would be slightly less exciting in 2024. Not to worry, however, as another major ballooning ev...
We often get a bad reputation as ‘southern softies’ in Bristol, but the arrival of the Tartan Titan is giving us the chance to prove we’re just as tough as anyone north of Birmingham. For the first time ever, the former...
It is often wrongly believed that humans worshipped cats in Ancient Egypt. We sometimes wonder if our future ancestors will look back at our relationship with dogs and think something similar – but would they be w...
The sun is shining, England won the Euros and we’re heading on a free cruise to the Caribbean tomorrow… It’s not been the summer we’d dreamt of so far, but that doesn’t we need to be readying for the winter blues yet. W...