Our guide to health and fitness in Bristol brings you everything from beautiful parks to running, cycling and walking routes, yoga and meditation, friendly gyms and peaceful places to go.
Some might deem it a sign from the universe, while others just a cool planetary alignment – headlines of a “smiley face” set to form in the UK sky this week have been flooding our feeds. However, what...
Don’t listen to TLC. You can and should go chasing waterfalls. Because even though they aren’t something we closely associate with the West Country, there are many lovely waterfalls to find near Bristol (plus, a few a b...
It’s that time of year again. It’s now warm enough to realise there’s a whole world of green space waiting for you outside. From bike rides to Sunday strolls, games of football and frisbee, or even a c...
Spring has sprung! That means the most beautiful sight of all is overdue in Bristol, cherry blossom trees. Japanese cherry blossom, also known as sakura, is well suited to the British climate and adds a pop of colour an...
I am among the boring masses this year, participating in Dry January. I won’t lie to you; it’s dull, but I keep reminding myself it’s good for my mind, body, and soul. The big issue is, what do I now do with all this fr...
I’d never been to a sauna until recently. I wasn’t sure what to expect. It turns out: You change into your swimwear behind an outdoor curtain on a fresh winter’s day and cramp up with seven strangers in a hot, steamy ba...
UK skies are blessed with around 30 meteor showers each year, but few are as breathtaking as the Leonids. It’s known for some of the most beautiful, fast and bright meteors imaginable – and at its peak, you can se...
Aurora hunting truly paid off for those who headed outside in clear parts of Northern England and Scotland last night (October 7). A rare phenomenon, STEVE, was spotted in our skies, showing up as a string of purple and...
The Big Butterfly Count saw the nation reporting spotting butterflies this summer while out and about. The initiative was to help determine an accurate representation of the number of beautiful insects across the countr...
It’s been a long, tough summer. What was meant to be a chilled few months has left us sore and sad thanks to a mixing of mentally and physically taxing activities – camping, festivals, holidays, football, etc. etc...
