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.
If you haven’t been paying attention, there’s currently a nationwide celebration underway in the UK to mark the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. Bristol being Bristol, however, we had to do things a little diffe...
If you’re looking for all the exciting thrills and spills of a theme park, your choices in and around Bristol are limited. But nothing comes close to the head-spinning rides of Thorpe Park or Alton Towers. That is, unti...
If you were a child when the ‘Blue Peter’ badge was introduced, you could well be a grandparent, or even a great-grandparent, today. Generations have now coveted these iconic blue-and-white pin badges—either awarded for...
“If I were a rich man…” There’s no argument: ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ is one of the greatest musicals of all time. “….Ya ba dibba dibba dibba dibba dibba dibba dum.” The iconic 1964 musical, which spawned a beloved 1971 f...
Stuck for things to do in Bristol this summer? You shouldn’t be. Avon Valley Adventure Park is ready to reopen for the school holidays on Saturday (July 19), and it’s even offering you the chance to return for free on&h...
My only problem with summer is that it flies by too fast—plenty of excitement went down in Bristol in June and July, but I barely had time to do it all! Luckily, the summer fun doesn’t stop there, and the (hopefully) su...
It’s arguably the biggest date in the Bristol calendar and easily the biggest balloon event in the UK. Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is back this August for a jam-packed weekend of iconic Night Glow events and 10...
Unless you live under a rock, you’ll know it’s Bristol Pride this weekend (Saturday, July 12)—and this year, the iconic LGBTQ+ event is celebrating its 15th anniversary. But, while it’s an incredible moment of celebrati...
It’s hot out there today. So you’d better find ways to cool off quickly. Luckily, Bristol is surrounded by incredible outdoor swimming spots, but one of the country’s best can actually be found in the heart of the city....
Upfest may be taking a break from Bristol this year. But Weston Wallz is set to add a splash of colour to our seaside neighbours for a fifth year straight. Meaning Weston-super-Mare’s very own street art festival is sta...
