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Hidden Heroes Photography Exhibition

Fri 11 Sep, Sat 12 Sep, Mon 14 Sep to Sat 19 Sep St Johns Church, Keynsham BS31 1HF Heritage Open Day: Community Photography Exhibition Theme: “People and Places Past and Present” Delivered by Keynsham photography group Snap and...

A Guided Walk Through Keynsham's History.

Fri 11 Sep Memorial Park Bandstand, Keynsham, Keynsham BS31 1HH Heritage Open Day: Join local walking group Walkers are Welcome and learn something of Keynsham's History...
Discover Clubs and Organisations in Bristol

HOME ED COMMUNITY: Digital Photography and Cynotypes

Fri 11 Sep The Park Centre Kingswood, High Street Kingswood, Bristol BS15 4AR 11am - 12.30pmArt meets Science!Basic digital photography and cynotype workshop. (All ages welcome to allow younger siblings to attend and take part...

Tyntesfield

Fri 11 Sep to Sun 20 Sep Tyntesfield, Wraxall, Bristol BS48 1NX Heritage Open Day: Join us in celebrating Heritage Open Days on 11 - 20 September and enjoy free entry to Tyntesfield, an ornate Victorian Gothic...

Haunted and Hidden Bristol Walking Tour

Fri 11 Sep, Fri 18 Sep, and more dates until Fri 16 Oct College Green BS1 5TJ Now in it's 23rd year...one of Bristol's most established tours and featured on TV's Most Haunted.....

The Unexpected Investors

Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep Clifton Suspension Bridge Museum, Bridge Road, Leigh Woods, Bristol BS8 3PA Heritage Open Day: Meet the ordinary working people who helped to support an extraordinary project. Recent research at Clifton Suspension Bridge has...

Saltford Brass Mill a Scheduled Monument and a Unique Remnant of the 18C Avon Valley Copper and Bras

Sat 12 Sep Mill Island, The Shallows, Saltford, Bristol BS31 3EX Heritage Open Day: Saltford Brass Mill was in use between 1725 until 1925 for the manufacture of hollow ware, brass pans, vats, kettles and brass...

Julian Trust Night Shelter

Sat 12 Sep Julian Trust, The Night Shelter, 16 Little Bishop Street, Bristol BS2 9JF Heritage Open Day: The former site of the St Pauls Brewery and sugar house now the home of the Julian Trust Night Shelter that provides meals and...

Keynsham Abbey Open Day

Sat 12 Sep, Sat 19 Sep Keynsham Abbey Remains, Keynsham Memorial Park, Abbey Park, Keynsham BS31 2BT Heritage Open Day: Visit Keynsham Abbey remains. Meet a Saxon and learn about his life. Learn about the Norman Abbey...

Winterbourne Parish Church

Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep St Michael's Church, Church Lane, Winterbourne, Bristol BS36 1SE Heritage Open Day: A church built in the 12th century has seen many everyday people as well as gentry pass through its doors...

Kings Weston House Open Day

Sat 12 Sep Kings Weston House, Kings Weston Lane, Kingsweston, Bristol BS11 0UR Heritage Open Day: Visit Bristol's Grade I Listed Baroque mansion and explore the Georgian interiors of the magnificent home of the Lords de...

Brandy Bottom Colliery

Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep Brandy Bottom Colliery, Coxgrove Hill, Pucklechurch BS16 9NL Heritage Open Day: A guided tour round the remains of the surface buildings of a 19th Century coal mine, which are in the process of being conserved...

Albert Mill

Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep Albert Mill, Dapps Hill, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 1UL Heritage Open Day: Albert Mill is an historic Logwood Mill on the River Chew. it has a mill room with original machinery and a water wheel...

Little Explorers at St John on the Wall

Sat 12 Sep, Wed 16 Sep, Sat 19 Sep The Churches Conservation Trust, Church Of St. John The Baptist, Broad Street, Bristol BS1 2EZ Heritage Open Day: Fun for all the family at Bristol St John - come along to discover more about the last survivor of the churches built into...

Frenchay Unitarian Chapel

Sat 12 Sep Unitarian Chapel, Beckspool Road, Frenchay, Bristol BS16 1ND Heritage Open Day: Frenchay Unitarian Chapel is one of the oldest purpose-built ‘dissident’ chapels in the country, built 1691...

Ashton Gatehouse, gateway to Ashton Court Estate

Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep Blackmoors Lane, Bristol BS3 2JJ Heritage Open Day: Uncover the Ashton Gatehouse. One gateway, two worlds. The Ashton Gatehouse was the original entrance to Smyth family home in the...

Ahoy! Exploring life on board a ship during Bristol's maritime heyday

Sat 12 Sep St Mary's Church, Church Lane, Henbury, Bristol BS10 7QG Heritage Open Day: Come and explore something of the fascinating - and challenging - everyday lives of those who found themselves onboard ships...

St Johns Church Keynsham. Guided Church Tour with Talk

Sat 12 Sep, Sat 19 Sep St Johns Church, 1 The Park, Keynsham BS31 2BL Heritage Open Day: Guided Tour of St Johns Church and grounds in Keynsham with historical talk. Join our friendly volunteer guides for a fascinating...

Chantry History and Tour

Sat 12 Sep The Chantry, 52 Castle Street,, Thornbury,, Bristol BS35 1HB Heritage Open Day: Community building dating from Tudor times but bought by the Community Association 60 years ago this year...

South Kelding - Open Garden for NGS

Sat 12 Sep South Kelding, Bristol BS30 6LY 7 acre hillside garden offering panoramic views from its upper levels, with herbaceous and shrub beds, prairie-style scree beds, orchard, native...

The Chapel of the Three Kings at Fosters Almshouses

Sun 13 Sep Foster's Almshouses, Colston Street, Bristol BS1 5AY Heritage Open Day: The Almshouses and Chapel are grade II* listed buildings on Colston Street. They were founded by John Foster, a wealthy...

Parish church of St. Luke the Evangelist, Brislington

Sun 13 Sep, Fri 18 Sep to Sun 20 Sep St. Luke's Church, Church Parade, Brislington, Bristol BS4 5AZ Heritage Open Day: Come and see our 15th century grade 2* listed church set in the centre of the Brislington Conservation Area, and ascend the tower...

Bristol Tv & Film Locations Tour

Sun 13 Sep, Sun 11 Oct Sion Hill Clifton BS8 4LD Join a captivating walking tour through Bristol’s iconic streets and discover the film and TV magic hidden in plain sight...

Keynsham Methodism in the footsteps of the Wesley's

Mon 14 Sep, Wed 16 Sep, Thu 17 Sep Keynsham Methodist Church, Charlton Road, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 2JA Heritage Open Day: Explore, see and listen to the history of Methodism from the 18th century to today...

Kings Weston Roman Villa open afternoon

Tue 15 Sep Kings Weston Roman Villa, Long Cross, Lawrence Weston, Bristol BS11 0LH Heritage Open Day: Explore where Romans used to live right on Bristol’s doorstep and discover the remains of a real Roman villa complete with...

Yate Art Open 2026

Tue 15 Sep to Thu 17 Sep Yate Heritage Centre, Church Road, Yate, Bristol BS37 5BG Heritage Open Day: Over 50 local creatives. One incredible celebration of art, expression, and community spirit...

Special Plants - Open Garden for NGS

Thu 17 Sep, Thu 15 Oct Special Plants, Chippenham SN14 8LA Architect-designed ¾ acre hillside garden with stunning views. Started autumn 1996. Exotic plants. Gravel gardens for borderline hardy plants...

Every day histories at Kingswood Heritage Museum

Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep Kingswood Heritage Museum, Tower Lane, Warmley, Bristol BS30 8XT Heritage Open Day: Discover the everyday lives of local people through hands-on exhibits, historic objects and fascinating stories...

Rodeo Kings at Wild West Cider

Sat 19 Sep Wild West Cider House and Winery Failand Farm Green Lane Failand Bristol BS8 3TR Live music and street food on a Saturday afternoon at Wild West Cider and Wine! Come hang out with us this summer for some awesome gigs at The...

Hidden Histories at Keynsham Durley Hill Cemetery

Sat 19 Sep Keynsham Cemetery, Durley Hill, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 2AJ Heritage Open Day: Keynsham Durley Hill Cemetery is both a peaceful Victorian burial ground and the location of a major Roman archaeological site...

Signal Box and Community Garden, Warmley. Open to the public with demonstration

Sat 19 Sep Warmley Signal Box, High Street, Warmley, Bristol BS15 4ND Heritage Open Day: This Grade II-listed Midland Railway Signal Box will be open for visitors to view its recently restored upper level, fully...

William Champion's Garden & Grotto

Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep Warmley House - Carpark, Tower Road North, Warmley, Bristol BS30 8XN Heritage Open Day: Discover the world's only grotto with hot and cold plunge pools, and six Grotesque Faces...

Meet the Volunteers Restoring Brunel's Swivel Bridge

Sat 19 Sep Brunel Swivel Bridge, South side of Bristol Entrance Lock, Brunel Lock Road, Bristol BS1 6SE Heritage Open Day: Talk to the Volunteers restoring Brunel's Swivel Bridge. Take a tour or the bridge and see some of the other industrial...

Behind the Scenes at M Shed, Bristol

Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep Princes Wharf, Bristol BS1 4RN Heritage Open Day: Join a free tour of M Shed’s collection stores and delve into the curious and compelling objects of Bristol’s industrial and...

History and Architecture of Keynsham Baptist Church

Sat 19 Sep Baptist Church, High Street, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 1DS Heritage Open Day: Come and explore the history and architecture of Keynsham Baptist Church, which dates back to 1834...

Trinity's Community Celebration Day

Sun 20 Sep Trinity Community Arts Ltd, The Trinity Centre, Trinity Road, Bristol BS2 0NW Heritage Open Day: Celebrate Trinity's end-of-summer Community Celebration Day. Enjoy live music, performances, workshops, crafts, nature...

Open Day at Ram Hill Colliery Coalpit Heath

Sun 20 Sep Ram Hill Colliery, Ram Hill, Coalpit Heath, Bristol BS36 2TX Heritage Open Day: Open day at Ram Hill Colliery, a small heritage listed site with remains of some mine workings and buildings...

The Harrisons at Wild West Cider

Sun 20 Sep Wild West Cider House and Winery Failand Farm Green Lane Failand Bristol BS8 3TR Live music and street food on a Sunday afternoon at Wild West Cider and Wine! Come hang out with us this summer for some awesome family friendly...

FREE taster session with the Yate Rock Choir

Wed 23 Sep, Wed 7 Oct, and more dates until Wed 18 Nov St Nicholas Church, 2 Chargrove, Abbotswood, Yate BS37 4LG If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Yate?' then why not join your local Rock Choir...
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FREE taster session with the Bristol Rock Choir

Tue 29 Sep, Tue 6 Oct, Tue 24 Nov BAWA Healthcare & Leisure, 589 Southmead Road, Filton, , Avon BS34 7RF If you are wanting to join a choir you'll like singing with us in the Rock Choir. The Bristol Rock Choir is led by Avon based musician...
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Legends of Motown live at Chipping Sodbury Town Hall

Legends of Motown live at Chipping Sodbury Town Hall Sat 3 Oct Chipping Sodbury Town Hall, 57-59 Broad Street, Chipping Sodbury BS37 6AD Legends of Motown is a high energy tribute show jam packed with all of Motown's biggest hits, with stunning vocals and amazing live band,...

Instant Wit

Sat 3 Oct Alma Tavern Theatre, Alma Vale Rd BS8 2HY The best in improvised comedy - welcome to an evening of songs, gags and general silliness – all of it based on audience suggestions...

Rock and Roll Bristol Walking Tour

Sun 4 Oct, Sun 1 Nov Park Row BS1 5LH A fun & nostalgic fully guided outdoor walk around Bristol's famous Music venues past and present and stories of the famous artists and bands...

Mario Bakuna Band present: Brazilian Landscapes - Live at The Jam Jar

Mario Bakuna Band present: Brazilian Landscapes - Live at The Jam Jar Thu 15 Oct Unit 4a, The Jam Jar, The Old Malt House, Little Ann St, St Jude's BS2 9EB After a highly successful season performing at international festivals and prestigious music venues worldwide, Mario Bakuna brings his project,...

Japanese Garden, Frampton Cotterell - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 18 Oct Japanese Garden, Frampton Cotterell, Bristol BS36 2NR A four season Japanese inspired garden with winding path and seating areas. With authentic features highlighting the beauty of the Japanese culture.

The Great Bristol Fireworks Spectacular 2026

The Great Bristol Fireworks Spectacular 2026 Mon 26 Oct Port of Bristol Sports & Community Hub, Nibley Road, Shirehampton BS11 9XW Date: Monday 26 October 2026 Venue: The Port of Bristol Community Hub, Nibley Road, Shirehampton, Bristol BS11 9XW Join us for an unforgettable...

Mediumship Evening with BERNIE SCOTT in Hanham Bristol

Mon 2 Nov Hanham Community Centre Hanham Bristol BS15 3EJ Join us for an unforgettable Evening of Mediumship with renowned Psychic Medium Bernie Scott. The night will be filled with love and upliftment as...

The Great Chipping Sodbury Fireworks & Funfair Spectacular 2026

The Great Chipping Sodbury Fireworks & Funfair Spectacular 2026 Wed 4 Nov Chipping Sodbury Town Football Club, Wickwar Road, Chipping Sodbury BS37 6GA Date: Wednesday 4 November 2026 Venue: Chipping Sodbury Town Football Club, Chipping Sodbury BS37 6GA Join us for an unforgettable Bonfire...

Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight

Thu 26 Nov Bristol Cathedral, Bristol BS1 5TJ Enjoy an exceptional candlelit concert this Christmas in the stunning setting of Bristol Cathedral. Celebrate the season with Vivaldi’s iconic...

Faulty Towers The Dining Experience @ Bristol

Fri 4 Dec and Sat 5 Dec Novotel Bristol Centre, Victoria Street, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6HY Embarking on its 29th year of touring, Faulty Towers The Dining Experience continues its universally acclaimed adaptation of the iconic TV series...

The Curious Bazaar

The Curious Bazaar Sun 6 Dec Trinity Centre BS2 0NW The Curious Bazaar isn’t just stalls – it’s a day of live music, hands-on workshops, street performers, prize draws, and immersive entertainment!...

A Christmas Carol - A One-Man Performance

Sun 13 Dec Bristol Folk House 40a Park Street BS1 5JG A bare stage. A single performer. And suddenly, Victorian London flickers into life. This Christmas, Bristol Folk House presents A Christmas Carol...

Windrush Story And Craft

Sat 19 Jun 27 Kuumba Centre, 20, 22 Hepburn Road, St Paul's, Bristol BS2 8UD 1.00 - 3.00pmWe start the session by reading a children's story book :Coming to England: An inspiring True Story Celebrating the Windrush...

Bristol Dollhouse and Miniature Fair

Sun 18 Jul 27 BAWA, 589 Southmead Road, Filton, Bristol BS34 7RG Our fairs specialise in traders selling a variety of 1/12th and some 1/24th miniatures for all dollhouse, room boxes and project needs...

Things to do around Bristol

Bristol, a vibrant city in the southwest of England, offers a plethora of activities for a memorable day out. Whether you're interested in history, outdoor adventures, or cultural experiences, Bristol has something to suit every taste. Let's explore some of the best things to do in Bristol:

1. Clifton Suspension Bridge:
- Start your day by visiting the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge. Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, this 75-meter-high bridge spans the Avon Gorge and offers breathtaking views of the city and the River Avon. Take a leisurely walk across the bridge and admire its engineering marvel.

2. Explore Clifton Village:
- After crossing the bridge, explore the charming Clifton Village. Wander through its cobbled streets, boutique shops, and historic buildings. Stop for a coffee or indulge in some retail therapy.

3. Bristol Museum and Art Gallery:
- Immerse yourself in art and history at the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery. Explore its diverse collections, including ancient artifacts, fine art, and natural history exhibits. Don't miss the Egyptian mummies and the stunning Edwardian architecture.

4. Harbourside Walk:
- Take a leisurely stroll along the Harbourside. Admire the colorful boats, street art, and historic warehouses. Visit the M Shed, a museum showcasing Bristol's maritime heritage and industrial past.

5. SS Great Britain:
- Step aboard the SS Great Britain, Brunel's famous steamship. Explore its decks, cabins, and engine rooms. Learn about its fascinating history as the world's first ocean-going iron ship.

6. Bristol Zoo Gardens:
- If you're traveling with family, visit the Bristol Zoo Gardens. Discover a wide variety of animals, from lemurs to lions. The zoo also focuses on conservation and education.

7. Street Art Tour in Stokes Croft:
- Bristol is renowned for its street art. Join a guided tour in Stokes Croft, where you'll find vibrant murals, graffiti, and political statements. Learn about famous artists like Banksy and their impact on the city.

8. Lunch at St. Nicholas Market:
- Head to St. Nicholas Market for a diverse culinary experience. Sample international cuisine, from falafel wraps to Caribbean jerk chicken. The market also hosts craft stalls and vintage shops.

9. Bristol Cathedral:
- Visit the Bristol Cathedral, a stunning Gothic masterpiece. Admire its intricate stained glass windows, medieval architecture, and peaceful cloisters. Attend a choral evensong if you can.

10. Brunel's Other Projects:
- Explore other Brunel-designed landmarks, such as the SS Great Britain, Bristol Temple Meads Station, and the Clifton Observatory. Brunel's influence is woven into the fabric of Bristol.

Remember to check opening hours and any booking requirements for these attractions. Whether you're interested in history, art, or simply enjoying the city's vibrant atmosphere, Bristol promises an unforgettable day out!
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