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What's on in Bristol

  1. We the Curious
    Welcome to the city of bridges, balloons, boats, bikes, Brunel and Banksy. Regarded as the capital of the South West of England, lively yet laid-back Bristol is creative, cultural and vibrant with a rich maritime heritage. Whether you’re looking for a great day out for all the family, a romantic break or a little adventure, you’ll find it in Bristol.
  2. Festivals & Events
    Explore a range of festivals and events taking place throughout the year along the Great West Way.

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  1. Add Wine Festival at Avon Valley Railway to your Itinerary

    Wine Festival at Avon Valley Railway

    Address

    Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 117 932 5538

    Bitton, Bristol

    Join Avon Valley Railway for an evening of tasting delicious English wines.

  2. Add Kendal Mountain Tour at Tobacco Factory Theatres to your Itinerary

    Kendal Mountain Tour at Tobacco Factory Theatres

    Address

    Raleigh Rd, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1TF

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1539 732567

    Southville, Bristol

    Experience the best of the world’s stunning landscapes through a curated selection of Kendal Mountain festival award-winning short adventure films.

  3. Add Bristol Harbour Swimming to your Itinerary

    Bristol Harbour Swimming

    Address

    All Aboard Watersports, Baltic Wharf, Cumberland Road, Bristol, BS1 6XG

    Telephone

    +44(0)117 929 08 01

    Bristol

    All Aboard Watersports are pleased to offer open water swimming in the Floating Harbour this winter.

  4. Add The Everyworld Season at Watershed to your Itinerary

    The Everyworld Season at Watershed

    Address

    Watershed, 1 Canon's Rd, Bristol, BS1 5TX

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 117 927 5100

    Bristol

    This year's Inspired Takeover is an action-packed one-day event with screenings, talks and previews to celebrate Homegrown Filmmakers of Colour from across the country.

  5. Add Historical Walk: 1831 Riots to your Itinerary

    Historical Walk: 1831 Riots

    Address

    Princes Wharf, Bristol, BS1 4RN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 117 352 6600

    Bristol

    Explore the sites and learn about the causes and consequences of the citywide riots of 1831.

  6. Add Aftermirth: Daytime Comedy Club for New Parents at The Wardrobe Theatre to your Itinerary

    Aftermirth: Daytime Comedy Club for New Parents at The Wardrobe Theatre

    Address

    The Wardrobe Theatre, 25 West Street, Bristol, BS2 0DF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 117 902 0344

    Bristol

    Bristol's adult comedy club that you can bring your baby to!

  7. Add Jonathan Baldock at Arnolfini to your Itinerary

    Jonathan Baldock at Arnolfini

    Address

    11 Narrow Quay, Bristol, BS1 4QA

    Bristol

    For summer, British artist Jonathan Baldock (b.1980) takes over Arnolfini's first-floor galleries with a new commission, channelling his long-held interest in myth and folklore.

  8. Add Open Studios at Spike Island to your Itinerary

    Open Studios at Spike Island

    Address

    Cumberland Road, Bristol, BS1 6UX

    Telephone

    +44 (0)117 929 2266

    Bristol

    Explore behind-the-scenes of the former Brooke Bond tea-packing factory, home to over 70 artists' studios.

  9. Add Bristol Light Festival to your Itinerary

    Bristol Light Festival

    Address

    Various locations throughout Bristol

    Bristol Light Festival is set to return to Bristol for 10 days of dazzling light-based artworks to brighten up the darkest nights of winter from 19 - 28 February 2026.

  10. Add Dance Out at Royal West of England Academy (RWA) to your Itinerary

    Dance Out at Royal West of England Academy (RWA)

    Address

    Royal West of England Academy (RWA), Queen's Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1PX

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 117 9735129

    Clifton, Bristol

    Dance Out is an exhibition of paintings, drawings and film that celebrates dance as an everyday human activity, both solitary and social.

  11. Add Cupid’s Cream Tea at Avon Valley Railway to your Itinerary

    Cupid’s Cream Tea at Avon Valley Railway

    Address

    Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 117 932 5538

    Bitton, Bristol

    This Valentine’s Day, treat your loved one to a traditional cream tea on board a heritage steam train.

  12. Add Record Fair at Bristol Beacon to your Itinerary

    Record Fair at Bristol Beacon

    Address

    Bristol Beacon, Trenchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR

    Bristol

    The biggest record fair in the South West returns to Bristol in 2023

  13. Add OLD Bristol Rock and Roll Walking Tour to your Itinerary

    OLD Bristol Rock and Roll Walking Tour

    Address

    Park Row, Bristol, BS1 5LH

    Telephone

    07766258407

    Bristol

    Fun guided walk around Bristol's legendary Music venues past and present with the Stories of the Famous Acts that played them! Advance bookings are required.

  14. Add Bristol Jazz Festival presents Jazz in the Loft with The Adrian Cox Trio to your Itinerary

    Bristol Jazz Festival presents Jazz in the Loft with The Adrian Cox Trio

    Address

    Tobacco Factory,, Raleigh Road, Bristol, BS3 1TF

    Telephone

    +44 (0)117 203 4040

    Bristol

    Celebrating their new album CLUB CROCO, the trio features the New Zealand born guitarist Honey Boulton and Parisian bassist Alex Gilson

  15. Add Foodies Festival at Royal Victoria Park to your Itinerary

    Foodies Festival at Royal Victoria Park

    Address

    Royal Victoria Park, Marlborough Lane, Bath, BA1 2NQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)131 220 3276

    Bath

    Head to Bath Foodies Festival 2026 for a celebration of top chefs, tasty food, delicious drinks and live music.

  16. Add The Lost Cabaret at The Wardrobe Theatre to your Itinerary

    The Lost Cabaret at The Wardrobe Theatre

    Address

    The Wardrobe Theatre, 25 West Street, Bristol, BS2 0DF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 117 902 0344

    Bristol

    Bristol's clown collaboration The Lost Cabaret comes with big ideas, big experiments and big laughs to The Wardrobe Theatre every few months to take risks, embrace the ridiculous, and connect with an audience.

  17. Add Mighty Mammoths at Cheddar Gorge and Caves to your Itinerary

    Mighty Mammoths at Cheddar Gorge and Caves

    Address

    Cheddar Gorge & Caves, The Cliffs, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3QF

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1934 742343

    Cheddar

    Get ready for an exciting February half term at Cheddar Gorge & Caves as Mighty Mammoths stomps into action.

  18. Add February Half Term at Aerospace Bristol to your Itinerary

    February Half Term at Aerospace Bristol

    Address

    Aerospace Bristol, Hayes Way, Patchway, Bristol, Bristol, BS34 5BZ

    Patchway, Bristol

    This February Half Term the Aerospace Bristol crew is preparing for Take Off! Try out your flying skills, explore over 100 years of avaitaion and step aboard the famous Concorde.

  19. Add Bristol International Balloon Fiesta to your Itinerary

    Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

    Address

    Ashton Court Estate, Long Ashton, Bristol, BS41 9JN

    Bristol

    Europe's biggest hot air balloon event

    The spectacular free event will once again feature over 100 hot air balloons taking off at dawn and dusk as well as the famous Night Glows, when the balloons light up the sky in time to a soundtrack provided…

  20. Add PHILOSOPHY OF THE WORLD at Bristol Old Vic to your Itinerary

    PHILOSOPHY OF THE WORLD at Bristol Old Vic

    Address

    Bristol Old Vic, King Street, Bristol, BS1 4ED

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 1179877877

    Bristol

    Part tribute act, part feminist reclamation, part fever dream, PHILOSOPHY OF THE WORLD is about power, patriarchy, band t-shirts, daddy issues and three sisters, who didn’t want to be a band, but it was their destiny.

  21. Add Women’s Craft Club at Arnolfini to your Itinerary

    Women’s Craft Club at Arnolfini

    Address

    Arnolfini, 16 Narrow Quay, Bristol, BS1 4QA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 117 917 2300

    Bristol

    Join this weekly women’s craft club in partnership with Bristol Refugee Festival. All women are welcome to come along, have a cup of tea and get crafty.

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