What's On and Things To Do Around Bristol

As part of our 10 Victorian things to do this May half-term, you can have a go at making Victorian salad dressing from herbs grown on the Tyntesfield estate.

Join us at Bristol Zoo to explore our amazing animal houses, challenge yourselves during our exciting trails, and enjoy some fun activities! There’s something to entertain the whole family. Child Goes Free For full terms and conditions and to book this offer please visit our website.

As part of Tyntesfield’s annual Victorian month, this May half-term we invite you to have a go at 10 Victorian things to do before you’re 11 and 3/4 (or 111 and 3/4).

As part of our 10 Victorian things to do this May half-term, you can catch a ride on a Victorian horse and carriage. This May half-term, you can tick off one of your 10 Victorian things to do by catching a ride on a Victorian horse and carriage. Rides start from outside the front of the house.

Hanham Court Gardens develop this rich mix of bold formality, water, woodland, orchard, meadow and kitchen garden with emphasis on scent, structure and romance, set amid a remarkable cluster of manorial buildings between Bath and Bristol.

Spark your curiosity at Tyntesfield house this year as we go behind-the-scenes during a major conservation project to replace our fire alarm system and protect this unique site for ever, for everyone.

Things are different at Tyntesfield this year as we work on a major conservation project in the house, and give you the chance to see behind the scenes. This year we’re working on a major conservation project to replace the fire alarm system in Tyntesfield house.

A new woodland poetry trail rediscovering the romantic landscape of Bristol poet and bluestocking writer, Hannah More. Lace up your walking boots and follow in the footsteps of the Gibbs family to rediscover the romantic landscape of Bristol poet and bluestocking writer, Hannah More.

Rudy Francisco Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Rudy Francisco .: Tickets avaiable.

Allman Brown + Liz Lawrence. Artists performing: Allman Brown.: Tickets avaiable.

Imagine a world where we no longer create Dreams and Music for ourselves… “Let us take the stress out of dreaming and choose from our wide selection of ‘Sweet Dreams and Musical Soundtracks’ where all your dreams come true!

Sam Brockington + Special Guests. Artists performing: Sam Brockington.: Tickets avaiable.

Public Image Ltd Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Public Image Ltd.: Tickets avaiable.

Marti Pellow The Private Collection Tour. Artists performing: Marti Pellow.: Tickets avaiable.

The Milk. Artists performing: The Milk.: Tickets avaiable.

Wildwood Kin. Artists performing: Wildwood Kin.: Tickets avaiable.

Broken Social Scene Plus Special Guest. Artists performing: Broken Social Scene.: Tickets avaiable.

Smiley Spaces once again brings to Keynsham Comedy Club three of the finest standup comedians on the UK and international circuit. This month features John Fothergill "The Standup Show", "Never mind the Buzzcocks", The fabulous Mandy Knight and Ireland’s very own John Lynn fresh after his tour of Australia.

Things are different at Tyntesfield this year as we work on a major conservation project in the house, and give you the chance to see behind the scenes. This year we’re working on a major conservation project to replace the fire alarm system in Tyntesfield house.

Blow the cobwebs away with a morning run round the Tyntesfield estate, enjoying spectacular scenery along the way. Open to all abilities - no one will be left behind. Led by members of the Nailsea Running Club. Price includes a cup of tea or filter coffee afterwards in the Cowbarn restaurant. Booking Not Needed.

Gretchen Peters + very special guest Kim Richey. Artists performing: Gretchen Peters.: Tickets avaiable.

James Bay Support Lily Moore. Artists performing: James Bay.

Fantastic Negrito. Artists performing: Fantastic Negrito.: Tickets avaiable.

Concorde Street at Cabot Circus has been transformed with the arrival of a stunning display of suspended balloons. Celebrating Bristol’s balloon heritage, the display is inspired by decorations on London’s Carnaby Street.

Enter an alternative universe behind Victorian house within conservation area of The kindest village in Britain. Quirky acre garden with lots of surprises. Explore the potager, greenhouse, potting shed, Wendy house, lily ponds and banks of potted plants. Type poetry in a beach hut, lounge on a blanket on the lawn.

Tenderlonious. Artists performing: Tenderlonious.: Tickets avaiable.

Large SW-facing town garden on corner plot. 20 ft stream, informal pond with pebble beach, pergola and seats. Lawn with curving flower beds incl ferns, shrubs, perennials, climbers, small rock garden with water feature, unusual partitioned greenhouse with alpine bench. 8ft wide arch with climbers.

Peaceful garden with places to sit and enjoy a quiet corner of Bristol. Interesting courtyard with raised beds and large variety of conifers and shrubs leads to secluded garden of contrasts - from sun drenched beds with olive tree and brightly coloured flowers to shady spots, with acers, hostas and a fern walk.

Courtney Barnett + LOOSE TOOTH. Artists performing: Courtney Barnett.: Tickets avaiable.

Bristol Speed Dating How speed dating in Bristol works A great event to go to is Speed Dating in Bristol. How it works is our friendly professional hosts will greet you and they will settle you in by briefly explaining the format of the Speed Dating evening.

Giant Sand + support: Patsy’s Rats. Artists performing: Giant Sand.: Tickets avaiable.

Tom Clarke. Artists performing: Tom Clarke.: Tickets avaiable.

Following a highly successful run at Edinburgh Fringe 2017, Theatre Re’s The Nature of Forgetting now launches an exciting international tour. It is a powerful, explosive and joyous piece about what is left when memory and recollection are gone. Tom has just turned 55.

Uncork the champagne! Dress to kill! Party like there’s no tomorrow! Celebrating 20 diamante decorated years, The Lady Boys of Bangkok ‘Wonder Women’ Tour will take the UK’s number one cabaret show to a new level.

Summer Fayre Raffle, Cake sale, Tombola, Book Sale, Home made Knit and Sew, Bric a Brac, and many more stalls, come and have a browse, Help us to raise much needed funds to Keep this Building open for the Community.

Doynton’s Grade II-listed Georgian Rectory’s walled garden and extended 15 acre estate. Renovated over 12 yrs, it sits within AONB. Garden has diversity of modern and traditional elements, fused to create an atmospheric series of garden rooms.

Make your mind noble. Enrich your inner and outer worlds This talk explores aspects of the conscious and subconscious mind and their deep connection.

Blackbeards Tea Party + support. Artists performing: Blackbeards Tea Party.: Tickets avaiable.

Portishead Choral Society will be singing Ariel Ramirez’s ’Misa Criolla’ together with music by Villa Lobos, Gershwin, Copland, Bernstein, Barber, Ives, Joplin, Kern and Fats Waller.

3½ acre tranquil garden surrounds Georgian mansion with many mature trees, wild flower meadow, flower garden, cedar summerhouse, fine views from historic gazebo overlooking River Avon, courtyard gardens with water features.

Belly. Artists performing: Belly.: Tickets avaiable.

Laura Veirs + Amaroun. Artists performing: Laura Veirs.: Tickets avaiable.

What could be more summery that the sweet sounds of super strings? From the highest notes of the violins, to the darkly delicious tones of the viola and cello, explore the world of bows, bridges, frogs, spikes and GUTS – would you believe it! Intrigued?

What better place to hold a Medieval Fayre than in and around a genuine 1342 medieval barn!  Living history group The Company of Chivalry presents a vivid display of life in a medieval encampment during the 100 Years’ war. Find out how men and women lived, worked, and fought in the 14th century.

2 acre terraced garden with stunning views. Interesting collection of trees, mixed shrubs and herbaceous borders, surrounded by orchards, fields with wild flowers and woodlands. Many different climbing and rambling roses. Uneven and steep paths, very slippery when wet.

What better way to spend an evening than with friends, a glass (or six) of wine and a selection of fantastic cheeses. David Greenman of Arch House Deli and a wine aficionado from Averys will run the event at Averys Wine Cellars.

Lindi Ortega. Artists performing: Lindi Ortega.: Tickets avaiable.

Fossette + special guests. Artists performing: Fossette.: Tickets avaiable.

In a delightfully funny series of two person plays; by Devonshire playwright Nick Discombe, ‘Nature Knows Best’, takes a look at love and life through the eyes of a Seagull duo, a couple of Seahorses and a pair of Sheep. Each play humorously portrays man’s effect on the natural world and the creatures in it.

Blah’s Big Weekend returns this June for three days of spoken word, music, beer and plenty of poetry. Featuring some of the biggest names in spoken word, fix it in your calendar and prepare for a weekend jam-packed with alliteration, assonance, metaphor and rhyme at its finest.

It’s back! This year’s Summer of Wine Tasting returns to Colston Hall where we’ll be taking over their foyer and spreading out across three levels for the ultimate tasting experience. Come and chat to the winemakers about their wines, who have travelled from all over the world.

It’s back! This year’s Summer of Wine Tasting returns to Colston Hall where we’ll be taking over their foyer and spreading out across three levels for the ultimate tasting experience. Come and chat to the winemakers about their wines, who have travelled from all over the world.

Approx ¾-acre garden in traditional English style. Walled garden with many split sections incl rose beds, herbaceous, shrubs and mature trees. Vegetable garden and small orchard outside walled area.

This is an interesting and reflective course containing relevant content for today’s society. The course teaches us how to use this up-to-date information to ensure we protect children from all types of radicalisation. The course identifies your responsibility in challenging views and reporting concerns.

The garden surrounds a barn conversion and has been developed from concrete milking yards and derelict land. Once the site of Weston in Gordano Manor House, the ambience owes much to the use of medieval stone which had lain undiscovered in the land for over 2 centuries.

Community Festival. Featuring Music on the Bandstand, Children’s Rides and Entertainment, Craft Stalls Food Stalls, Charity Stalls and Stalls of Interest. Fun and Activities for all the family Please contact if you would like a stall pitch.

Join our ranger Janine Connor for a walk in Leigh Woods, discovering the wildflowers which grow here and their medicinal properties. Booking is essential. Booking Essential. Phone: 0344 2491895. Adults only. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Ideal for families of all ages, Scribble and Sketch offers a free morning of fun and informal art and drawing activities, often inspired by the current exhibitions. These sessions are designed for kids and grown-ups to take part in together.

D'Angelo D'Tour - An intimate evening with D'Angelo and his All Stars. Artists performing: D'Angelo.: Tickets avaiable.

C18 house in hidden corner of Bristol. Mainly SW facing garden, 80’x40’, with shaped lawn, heavily planted traditional mixed shrub, rose, clematis and herbaceous borders. Pergola with climbers, terrace with pond, several seating areas. Tranquil semi-walled area on 2 levels with shady planting.

Using basic hand tools and timber from the Tyntesfield estate you can create a unique wooden spoon. Under the expert guidance of the Somerset Bodgers you can use basic hand tools, mainly an axe and knives, to create a unique wooden spoon. Please note this workshop is suitable for ages 16+. Booking Essential.

We welcome an array of local food and craft producers to Tyntesfield’s Home Farm on seasonal Sundays throughout the year.

Macmillan Cancer Support’s mobile service will be visiting the Bristol area with cancer information specialists on hand to answer questions and offer information.

Mishka Shubaly + support: Tickets avaiable.

Macmillan Cancer Support’s mobile service will be visiting the Bristol area, with cancer information specialists on hand to answer questions and offer information.

Storytelling, crafts and games for 2-5 year olds and their families inspired by the classic tale of The Secret Garden. Explore the rose garden and go on a secret treasure hunt around the grounds (weather dependent). Play outdoor games and do summer crafts before hearing the Victorian tale of the Secret Garden.

Storytelling, crafts and games for 2-5 year olds and their families inspired by classic Victorian stories including Peter Rabbit and Jack and the Beanstalk.

Macmillan Cancer Support’s mobile service will be visiting the Bristol area, with cancer information specialists on hand to answer questions and offer information.

Echo & the Bunnymen + The Jesus & Mary Chain + Peter Hook & The Light (Skyline Series) * lineup subject to change. Artists performing: Echo & The Bunnymen, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Peter Hook and The Light.: Tickets avaiable.

UB40 (Skyline Series) plus special guests to be announced. Artists performing: UB40.: Tickets avaiable.

Did you know that the founder of Tyntesfield was born in Madrid' That Spanish wine and Peruvian guano made much of his family’s fortune' Satisfy your curiosity and help to shape future expert research by attending this open meeting of the international project ’The Hispanic-Anglosphere:

DogFest - the ultimate summer festival for dogs! This year DogFest has a brand new show in Bristol and will take place in the stunning venue: Ashton Court on Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th June!

The first in a series of workshops run by Tyntesfield’s poet-in-residence, award-winning Bristol poet Holly Corfield Carr. This month featuring guest reader Srishti Krishnamoorthy-Cavell.

Join us to celebrate midsummer with late evening opening of the garden, live music and poetry readings and a barbeque in the beautiful surrounds of Tyntesfield’s Kitchen Garden.

Richie Kotzen. Artists performing: Richie Kotzen.: Tickets avaiable.

Run 10k for free at Tyntesfield Please note: Tyntesfield has a pay & display car park: 3 per vehicle. National Trust members with in date car sticker park free.

1½ acres of garden behind listed Georgian house. Mature trees, shrubs, herbaceous borders, rock stream and gunnera. Garden originally planted in 1940’s for yr-round interest by the Hewer family, and features many unusual plants and trees.

Weve designed our city garden to look beautiful, provide fruit and vegetables and to be a haven for wildlife. Plants are grown to provide food and shelter throughout the year, with the emphasis on flowers that are nectar rich. We also have the largest colony of swifts nesting in Bristol.

"Sometimes I think my head is so big because it is so full of dreams." Joseph Merrick is ’The Elephant Man’. The sordid spectacle of a travelling freak show, he moves from city to city, mercilessly put on display to the horrified delight of Victorian audiences.

The Sheepdogs. Artists performing: The Sheepdogs.: Tickets avaiable.

CW Stoneking. Artists performing: C.W. Stoneking.: Tickets avaiable.

Bristol Speed Dating About Speed Dating in Bristol Events At one of our Bristol Speed Dating events, you will have four minutes to chat to each date.

CORDOVAS. Artists performing: The Cordovas.: Tickets avaiable.

The Ten Pound Suit Band SPECIAL 10TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW. Artists performing: The Ten Pound Suit Band.: Tickets avaiable.

The Adicts. Artists performing: The Adicts.: Tickets avaiable.

Suzanne Vega. Artists performing: Suzanne Vega.: Tickets avaiable.

Bristol Concert Orchestra plays the Symphonie Fantastique by Berlioz and - joined by Charlotte Newstead (soprano), Martin Le Poidevin (baritone) and the choirs of St Mary Redcliffe Church - Dona nobis pacem by Vaughan Williams in the magnificent setting of St Mary Redcliffe Church on Saturday 30th June at 7.

A Charity Cider & Cheese Festival (in aid of Saint Peters Hospice) at The Live & Let Live Pub (whatpub.com/pubs/AVN/433/live-let-live-frampton-cotterell) The Mangledwurzels will be performing two sets of their brand of Scrumpy & Western music from c. 5:00pm (www.mangledwurzels.co.uk)

Things are different at Tyntesfield this year as we work on a major conservation project in the house, and give you the chance to see behind the scenes. This year we’re working on a major conservation project to replace the fire alarm system in Tyntesfield house.

Oddisee & Moonchild. Artists performing: Oddisee, Moonchild.: Tickets avaiable.

Ideal for families of all ages, Scribble and Sketch offers a free morning of fun and informal art and drawing activities, often inspired by the current exhibitions. These sessions are designed for kids and grown-ups to take part in together.

Start to End perform Jeff Buckley: Grace. Artists performing: Start to End.: Tickets avaiable.

Join our Lead Ranger Carole for a guided tour of Leigh Woods. Discover why Leigh Woods is so special and what the team are doing to look after it. A real treat for nature lovers. Booking is essential. Booking Essential. Phone: 0344 2491895. Adults only. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Due to up to eight of the anticipated entrants being unable to enter the ATOS UK Young Theatre Organist of the Year Competition (YTOY) this year, we have decided that to run the event with the remaining half a dozen players would not reflect the integrity that YTOY has built up over its many years.

Hans Chew plus Ags Connolly. Artists performing: Hans Chew.: Tickets avaiable.

Spark your curiosity at Tyntesfield house this year as we go behind-the-scenes during a major conservation project to replace our fire alarm system and protect this unique site for ever, for everyone.

The Breeders. Artists performing: The Breeders.

A new woodland poetry trail rediscovering the romantic landscape of Bristol poet and bluestocking writer, Hannah More. Lace up your walking boots and follow in the footsteps of the Gibbs family to rediscover the romantic landscape of Bristol poet and bluestocking writer, Hannah More.

The White Buffalo + very special guest Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real. Artists performing: The White Buffalo.: Tickets avaiable.

Lucky Chops. Artists performing: Lucky Chops.: Tickets avaiable.

Ginger Wildheart. Artists performing: Ginger Wildheart.: Tickets avaiable.

The Naked and Famous. Artists performing: The Naked and Famous.: Tickets avaiable.

A variety of garden areas separated by old walls and hedges. Mixed borders, wall planting, parterre, rill garden, walled vegetable garden, cottage beds, pool garden, dry garden, spring garden, peach house and greenhouse. Bees. Chickens. Meadow area being prepared and sown 17-18.

New for 2018: you can create a one leg stool under the expert guidance of the Somerset Bodgers. On this brand new course for the Somerset Bodgers you can create a one leg stool as used by the charcoal burners of old. You’ll turn a leg on the lathe and fit it into a seat fashioned from local timber.

Preoccupations. Artists performing: Preoccupations.: Tickets avaiable.

Storytelling, crafts and games for 2-5 year olds and their families inspired by the classic Victorian story of Alice in Wonderland. Wander through the beautiful woodland at Tyntesfield and imagine you’ve fallen down a rabbit hole. Come along to a Mad Hatters tea party, with party games and crafts.

Steve Earle plus special guests. Show starts at 7.30pm. Artists performing: Steve Earle.: Tickets avaiable.

Speed Dating in Bristol How speed dating in Bristol works By simply arriving at venue for the Speed Dating in Bristol event, you will be greeted by our friendly professional hosts. They will settle you in by briefly explaining the format of the evening and confirm how many people you will be dating.

The Barr Brothers. Artists performing: The Barr Brothers.: Tickets avaiable.

Future Islands (Skyline Series) plus special guests Little Dragon. Artists performing: Future Islands, Little Dragon.: Tickets avaiable.

Ideal for families of all ages, Scribble and Sketch offers a free morning of fun and informal art and drawing activities, often inspired by the current exhibitions. These sessions are designed for kids and grown-ups to take part in together.

Led by members of Bristol Harmony West Gallery Quire, re-create the village choir of 200 years ago! A fun day of four-part community singing in the atmospheric medieval barn. West Gallery music was sung in churches during the C18 and early C19, led by the village choir and the village band.

The second in a series of workshops run by Tyntesfield’s poet-in-residence, award-winning Bristol poet Holly Corfield Carr. This month featuring guest poet Elizabeth-Jane Burnett.

Bananarama (Skyline Series) plus special guests to be announced. Artists performing: Bananarama.: Tickets avaiable.

Have you ever thought about how people in the past lived' Or what people in the future might think of the way we live today' On this kids-only day camp we invite children to see Tyntesfield through the eyes of its past visitors.

The Goo Goo Dolls plus special guests. Artists performing: The Goo Goo Dolls.: Tickets avaiable.

Ministry + Chelsea Wolfe. Artists performing: Ministry.: Tickets avaiable.

Dylan Schneider. Artists performing: Dylan Schneider.: Tickets avaiable.

Blow the cobwebs away with a morning run round the Tyntesfield estate, enjoying spectacular scenery along the way. Open to all abilities - no one will be left behind. Led by members of the Nailsea Running Club. Price includes a cup of tea or filter coffee afterwards in the Cowbarn restaurant. Booking Not Needed.

Our Area Ranger, Darren, leads an evening walk around the Tyntesfield estate to find out about the wonderful wildlife that lives onsite.

To mark World Ranger Day, all weekend the National Trust’s Bristol ranger team will be at Tyntesfield answering questions, sharing what they do and running activities.

This Bristol Thai festival has always celebrated "The Land of Smiles", but this year it’s bringing more culture than ever before! Including not only Thai but other cultures too like Brazilian and Filipino, traditional dances, food and fun for everyone.

Follow every path! Take a colourful journey through 1¼ acres of this ’Alice in Wonderland’ herbaceous perennial flower garden celebrating its 25th year. Divided by high hedges are many different areas including the potager, jungle garden, rainbow border, white garden and 90ft double herbaceous borders.

As part of Tyntesfield’s ranger weekend to mark World Ranger Day, you can join a butterfly survey with one of the National Trust Bristol portfolio’s rangers.

As part of Tyntesfield’s ranger weekend to mark World Ranger Day, one of our National Trust rangers leads a guided walk to discover some of the highlights of the estate’s tree collection.

Summer outdoor theatre on the Croquet Lawn from The Lord Chamberlain’s Men. Tyntesfield and The Lord Chamberlain’s Men invite you to join us on the Croquet Lawn for Shakespeare’s spellbinding masterpiece, The Tempest.

David Rodigan plus Christopher Ellis. Artists performing: David Rodigan.: Tickets avaiable.

A guided veteran tree walk around the Tyntesfield estate led by our Area Ranger. The National Trust holds a significant collection of ancient and veteran tress across the Bristol area. This guided walk, led by our Area Ranger, is a great way to see some of the Tyntesfield veterans as we mark World Ranger Day.

A hands on family session with the National Trust ranger team to celebrate World Ranger Day. Join the rangers at Tyntesfield for a hands on conservation session. Meet the team, find out how our rangers protect this special place and help out with some practical ranger tasks.

Things are different at Tyntesfield this year as we work on a major conservation project in the house, and give you the chance to see behind the scenes. This year we’re working on a major conservation project to replace the fire alarm system in Tyntesfield house.

New for 2018: A day for 2-5 year olds and their families to celebrate National Playday at Tyntesfield. In celebration of National Playday, TYNTEfest is a brand new event for 2-5 year olds and their families. There’ll be storytelling, events, crafts and games inspired by your favourite nursery rhymes.

From The Jam / The Beat feat. Ranking Roger / The Selecter (Skyline Series). Artists performing: From The Jam, The Beat, The Selecter.: Tickets avaiable.

Create your own woodland spirit or green man face, under the expert guidance of the Somerset Bodgers. Create your own woodland spirit or green man face, under the expert guidance of the Somerset Bodgers.

Jekka’s Herbetum is a living herb encyclopaedia displaying the largest collection of culinary herbs in the UK. A wonderful resource for plant identification for the gardener and a gastronomic experience for chefs and cooks.

Deerhoof. Artists performing: Deerhoof.: Tickets avaiable.

Darlingside. Artists performing: Darlingside.: Tickets avaiable.

Speed Dating in Bristol How Speed Dating in Bristol works When you arrive at the speed dating venue for Speed Dating in Bristol, you will be greeted by our friendly professional hosts.

DAS EFX. Artists performing: DAS EFX.: Tickets avaiable.

Slum Village. Artists performing: Slum Village.: Tickets avaiable.

What better way to spend an evening than with friends, a glass (or six) of wine and a selection of fantastic cheeses. David Greenman of Arch House Deli and a wine aficionado from Averys will run the event at Averys Wine Cellars.

Rising Appalachia. Artists performing: Rising Appalachia.: Tickets avaiable.

King Creosote. Artists performing: King Creosote.: Tickets avaiable.

A talk on Hannah More from Dr Samantha Matthews, Senior Lecturer in Victorian Studies at the University of Bristol, followed by a guided walk of Tyntesfield’s plantation with poet-in-residence, Holly Corfield Carr.

We welcome an array of local food and craft producers to Tyntesfield’s Home Farm on seasonal Sundays throughout the year.

Skid Row Plus Toseland. Artists performing: Skid Row.: Tickets avaiable.

Ozomatli (with Charli 2NA) Performing their seminal self-titled album in full + Greatest Hits + support. Artists performing: Ozomatli.: Tickets avaiable.

The Reverend Peytons Big Damn Band. Artists performing: The Reverend Peytons Big Damn Band.: Tickets avaiable.

James Arthur (Skyline Series) plus JP Cooper + Nina Nesbitt + Callum Beattie. Artists performing: James Arthur, JP Cooper, Nina Nesbitt, Callum Beattie.: Tickets avaiable.

The Vamps (Skyline Series) + Becky Hill + Jack Maynard + New Hope Club. Artists performing: The Vamps, Becky Hill, Jack Maynard.: Tickets avaiable.

Run 10k for free at Tyntesfield Please note: Tyntesfield has a pay & display car park: 3 per vehicle. National Trust members with in date car sticker park free.

The Used plus Lowlives. Artists performing: The Used.: Tickets avaiable.

Bristol Speed Dating How speed dating in Bristol works A great event to go to is Speed Dating in Bristol. How it works is our friendly professional hosts will greet you and they will settle you in by briefly explaining the format of the Speed Dating evening.

Join wildlife expert Ed Drewitt as we explore the woods by night. Come to Leigh Woods for an interesting and informative summer evening of birds and bats.

Texas & Imelda May (Skyline Series) plus special guests Ward Thomas. Artists performing: Texas, Imelda May, Ward Thomas.: Tickets avaiable.

Redesigned in 2014 by the current owners. The garden has been densely planted with a wide variety of trees, shrubs and bulbs for year-round interest and continues to be developed.

The Downs. Artists performing: Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Paul Weller, Orbital, Goldie, The Heavy.: Tickets avaiable.

Oh Sees + FLAT WORMS. Artists performing: Thee Oh Sees.: Tickets avaiable.

Joey Landreth. Artists performing: Joey Landreth.: Tickets avaiable.

Amen Dunes Support Cut Worms. Artists performing: Amen Dunes.: Tickets avaiable.

Guns 2 Roses Plus Special Guest. Artists performing: Guns 2 Roses.: Tickets avaiable.

Garbage (Skyline Series) plus Honeyblood. Artists performing: Garbage, Honeyblood.: Tickets avaiable.

What happens when you look death squarely in the face and how do you find the strength to crawl back towards life? "His eyes had been full of thoughts. Pity. Pity and something else; a distance given to a wounded animal which could not be helped.

A two day event to experience the taste of Thailand this summer in Bristol is brought to you by Magic of Thailand.

Winterbourne Medieval Barn is an outstanding and unique building of national importance., built in 1342 by a commoner, Thomas de Bradeston, who did well for himself after the murder of Edward II in nearby Berkeley Castle.

Striking Matches. Artists performing: Striking Matches.: Tickets avaiable.

The The (Skyline Series) plus special guests Field Music. Artists performing: The The, Field Music.: Tickets avaiable.

Enclosed, level, subtropical garden created over last 29 yrs and filled with exotic planting, incl palms (over 6 varieties), tree ferns, yuccas, agaves and succulent bed, rare shrubs, bamboos, bananas, and other architectural planting. Wildlife pond and koi pond. C16 40ft deep well.

Imarhan. Artists performing: Imarhan.: Tickets avaiable.

Xavier Rudd - Storm Boy Tour. Artists performing: Xavier Rudd.: Tickets avaiable.

The Rezillos + Departments. Artists performing: The Rezillos.: Tickets avaiable.

BRISTOL MUSIC COMPETITION OPEN MIC UK 2018 AUDITION DATES RELEASED Music competition auditions dates for Bristol Open Mic UK 2018 have been announced! Open Mic UK is coming to Bristol with auditions at the SouthBank Club.

¾ acre garden developed over 30yrs from field. Pond, orchard, herb area, woodland walk and mature trees and beds. Minimal use of chemicals in the garden, which aims to provide an ecologically friendly and sustainable environment.

Catherine McGrath. Artists performing: Catherine McGrath.: Tickets avaiable.

Lost Horizons + Penelope Isles. Artists performing: Lost Horizons, Penelope Isles.: Tickets avaiable.

The Nightingales. Artists performing: The Nightingales.: Tickets avaiable.

The Smyths "Unite and Take Over" Tour. Artists performing: The Smyths.: Tickets avaiable.

They Might Be Giants. Artists performing: They Might Be Giants.: Tickets avaiable.

Bright Light Bright Light. Artists performing: Bright Light Bright Light.: Tickets avaiable.

They Might Be Giants. Artists performing: They Might Be Giants.: Tickets avaiable.

Jose Gonzalez & The String Theory. Artists performing: Jose Gonzalez.: Tickets avaiable.

Michael Nau. Artists performing: Michael Nau.: Tickets avaiable.

The Night Cafe Support Chappaqua Wrestling + Plaza. Artists performing: The Night Cafe.: Tickets avaiable.

Spring King. Artists performing: Spring King.: Tickets avaiable.

Teleman. Artists performing: Teleman.: Tickets avaiable.

Sons of Apollo + Guests. Artists performing: Sons of Apollo.: Tickets avaiable.

Molotov Jukebox + HUW EDDY & THE CARNIVAL. Artists performing: Molotov Jukebox.: Tickets avaiable.

Halestorm Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Halestorm.

The Magic Gang. Artists performing: The Magic Gang.: Tickets avaiable.

Glenn Hughes performs classic Deep Purple "Live" Plus Laurence Jones. Artists performing: Glenn Hughes.: Tickets avaiable.

Darwin Deez. Artists performing: Darwin Deez.: Tickets avaiable.

Knuckle Puck + Tiny Moving Parts + Movements. Artists performing: Knuckle Puck.: Tickets avaiable.

Col3trane Plus special guests. Artists performing: Col3trane.: Tickets avaiable.

Okkervil River. Artists performing: Okkervil River.: Tickets avaiable.

The Black Queen. Artists performing: The Black Queen.: Tickets avaiable.

Three Days Grace Plus special guests. Artists performing: Three Days Grace.: Tickets avaiable.

The Lake Poets. Artists performing: The Lake Poets.: Tickets avaiable.

Hunter & The Bear. Artists performing: Hunter and the Bear.: Tickets avaiable.

Visit the wonderful medieval barn which dates from 1342 and marvel at the skill of medieval craftsmen. Watch traditional cider-making demonstrations using a Victorian apple mill and 200 year old wooden press - and taste the results! Something for all the family.

Boy Azooga. Artists performing: Boy Azooga.: Tickets avaiable.

The Rifles Singles Tour. Artists performing: The Rifles.: Tickets avaiable.

Poets Of The Fall. Artists performing: Poets Of The Fall.: Tickets avaiable.

Hollie Cook Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Hollie Cook.: Tickets avaiable.

Olivier Award winner Giles Terera’s new play examines the massacre aboard the slave ship Zong in 1781 and the repercussions of these events which influenced the growing abolition movement in the UK.

Evil Scarecrow. Artists performing: Evil Scarecrow.: Tickets avaiable.

False Heads. Artists performing: False Heads.: Tickets avaiable.

Westerman. Artists performing: Westerman .: Tickets avaiable.

Gwenno + Adwaith. Artists performing: Gwenno.: Tickets avaiable.

Crossfaith. Artists performing: Crossfaith.: Tickets avaiable.

Black Honey. Artists performing: Black Honey.: Tickets avaiable.

Hookworms + Luke Abbott + Sink Ta Teeth. Artists performing: Hookworms.: Tickets avaiable.

Brian Jonestown Massacre. Artists performing: The Brian Jonestown Massacre.: Tickets avaiable.

Our Girl. Artists performing: Our Girl.: Tickets avaiable.

Tom Grennan. Artists performing: Tom Grennan.: Tickets avaiable.

Stick In The Wheel. Artists performing: Stick In The Wheel.: Tickets avaiable.

John Butler Trio Plus special guests. Artists performing: John Butler Trio.: Tickets avaiable.

Puma Blue. Artists performing: Puma Blue.: Tickets avaiable.

"If music be the food of love, play on…" Shakespeare’s bittersweet comedy delights in the mischief and mayhem of blurred genders, crossed boundaries and a world turned upside down – with music at the heart of the revelry.

Glasvegas: 10th Anniversary Tour. Artists performing: Glasvegas.: Tickets avaiable.

Attila + Eskimo Callboy. Artists performing: Attila, Eskimo Callboy.: Tickets avaiable.

Childcare plus special guests. Artists performing: Childcare.: Tickets avaiable.

What better way to spend an evening than with friends, a glass (or six) of wine and a selection of fantastic cheeses. David Greenman of Arch House Deli and a wine aficionado from Averys will run the event at Averys Wine Cellars.

Ash. Artists performing: Ash.: Tickets avaiable.

ELVANA: ELVIS FRONTED NIRVANA plus guests. Artists performing: Elvana.: Tickets avaiable.

Drake White & The Big Fire. Artists performing: Drake White & The Big Fire.: Tickets avaiable.

Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks. Artists performing: Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks.: Tickets avaiable.

Sea Girls + The Pale White. Artists performing: Sea Girls.: Tickets avaiable.

Yellow Days. Artists performing: Yellow Days.: Tickets avaiable.

Carpenter Brut Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Carpenter Brut .: Tickets avaiable.

Sam Amidon. Artists performing: Sam Amidon.: Tickets avaiable.

Tom Robinson - Power In The Darkness 40th Anniversary. Artists performing: Tom Robinson Band.: Tickets avaiable.

The Rasmus plus The Shiver. Artists performing: The Rasmus.: Tickets avaiable.

The Marcus King Band plus special guests. Artists performing: The Marcus King Band.: Tickets avaiable.

Palace Winter. Artists performing: Palace Winter .: Tickets avaiable.

Darius Rucker Plus Special Guest. Artists performing: Darius Rucker.: Tickets avaiable.

Sigala plus special guests. Artists performing: Sigala.: Tickets avaiable.

China Crisis. Artists performing: China Crisis.: Tickets avaiable.

Brix and the Extricated. Artists performing: Brix and The Extricated.: Tickets avaiable.

Flatbush Zombies Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Flatbush Zombies.: Tickets avaiable.

The Feeling - Twelve Years and Home Tour. Artists performing: The Feeling.: Tickets avaiable.

Goat Girl. Artists performing: Goat Girl.: Tickets avaiable.

American Aquarium. Artists performing: American Aquarium.: Tickets avaiable.

Snail Mail. Artists performing: Snail Mail.: Tickets avaiable.

State Champs Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: State Champs.: Tickets avaiable.

Boy Jumps Ship. Artists performing: Boy Jumps Ship.: Tickets avaiable.

Damo Suzuki. Artists performing: Damo Suzuki.: Tickets avaiable.

Dubioza Kolektiv + guests. Artists performing: Dubioza Kolektiv.: Tickets avaiable.

Blancmange 'Wanderlust' Tour + support. Artists performing: Blancmange.: Tickets avaiable.

Lewis Capaldi. Artists performing: Lewis Capaldi.: Tickets avaiable.

Leon Bridges Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Leon Bridges.: Tickets avaiable.

Parcels. Artists performing: Parcels.: Tickets avaiable.

Curtis Harding. Artists performing: Curtis Harding.: Tickets avaiable.

The Decemberists. Artists performing: The Decemberists.: Tickets avaiable.

MC50 Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: MC50.: Tickets avaiable.

Baxter Dury. Artists performing: Baxter Dury.: Tickets avaiable.

Killing Joke + Guests. Artists performing: Killing Joke.: Tickets avaiable.

Blackberry Smoke plus special guests. Artists performing: Blackberry Smoke.: Tickets avaiable.

Gruff Rhys + Special Guests. Artists performing: Gruff Rhys.: Tickets avaiable.

Ezra Collective. Artists performing: EZRA COLLECTIVE.: Tickets avaiable.

The Vintage Caravan: Tickets avaiable.

The Daniel Wakeford Experience. Artists performing: The Daniel Wakeford Experience .: Tickets avaiable.

Shame. Artists performing: Shame.: Tickets avaiable.

YAZMIN LACEY. Artists performing: Yazmin Lacey.: Tickets avaiable.

Middle Kids. Artists performing: Middle Kids.: Tickets avaiable.

London Calling - A tribute to the Clash. Artists performing: London Calling - A tribute to the Clash.: Tickets avaiable.

The Cat Empire. Artists performing: The Cat Empire.: Tickets avaiable.

Seun Kuti & Egypt80. Artists performing: Seun Kuti and Egypt80.: Tickets avaiable.

Ladies Of The Blues with Eliana Cargnelutti, Lee Ainley's Blues Storm, Zoe Green Band. Artists performing: Eliana Cargnelutti, Lee Ainley's Blues Storm, Zoe Green Band.: Tickets avaiable.

Pitchshifter. Artists performing: Pitchshifter.: Tickets avaiable.

Pitchshifter. Artists performing: Pitchshifter.: Tickets avaiable.

Easy Life. Artists performing: Easy Life.: Tickets avaiable.

What better way to spend an evening than with friends, a glass (or six) of wine and a selection of fantastic cheeses. David Greenman of Arch House Deli and a wine aficionado from Averys will run the event at Averys Wine Cellars.

Suburban Living. Artists performing: Suburban Living.: Tickets avaiable.

Dr Feelgood + support. Artists performing: Dr Feelgood.: Tickets avaiable.

Ryley Walker. Artists performing: Ryley Walker.: Tickets avaiable.

"Bah humbug!" In December 2018, Bristol Old Vic continues its festive tradition of imaginative new versions of classic stories with an enchanting new adaptation of Charles Dickens’ timeless tale, A Christmas Carol.

Sunflower Bean. Artists performing: Sunflower Bean.: Tickets avaiable.

MARTIN STEPHENSON & THE DAINTEES: 'Gladsome, Humour & Blue' 30th Anniversary Tour + support. Artists performing: Martin Stephenson.: Tickets avaiable.

Cast Plus guests. Artists performing: Cast.: Tickets avaiable.

808 State : 30 LIVE: ninety - ex:el - gorgeous - don solaris - outpost transmission - transmission suite plus special guest: Lone. Artists performing: 808 State, Lone.: Tickets avaiable.

My Baby + special guests. Artists performing: My Baby.: Tickets avaiable.

Heaven 17 35th Anniversary of The Luxury Gap. Artists performing: Heaven 17.: Tickets avaiable.

The Dunwells. Artists performing: The Dunwells.: Tickets avaiable.

Buffalo Tom + special guests. Artists performing: Buffalo Tom.: Tickets avaiable.

Fireball - Fuelling The Fire Tour ft. Flogging Molly + Special Guests TBA + Face To Face + Lost In Stereo. Artists performing: Flogging Molly, Face to Face, Lost In Stereo.: Tickets avaiable.

The Wedding Present - Celebrating the 30th anniversary of Tommy. Artists performing: The Wedding Present.: Tickets avaiable.

What better way to spend an evening than with friends, a glass (or six) of wine and a selection of fantastic cheeses. David Greenman of Arch House Deli and a wine aficionado from Averys will run the event at Averys Wine Cellars.

Graveyard. Artists performing: Graveyard.: Tickets avaiable.

Lucero. Artists performing: Lucero.: Tickets avaiable.

Community Carols in the Medieval Barn built in 1342. The Barn makes a very atmospheric setting for this light-hearted dramatic presentation of the Christmas Story by members of neighbouring St Michael’s Church. Suitable for all ages, with lots of traditional carols for everyone to join in. Gates open at 3.

Peter Knight & John Spiers. Artists performing: Peter Knight & John Spiers.: Tickets avaiable.

Clutch. Artists performing: Clutch.: Tickets avaiable.

Bjorn Again. Artists performing: Björn Again.: Tickets avaiable.

A large selection of unique, quirky, beautiful handmade crafts of all descriptions plus quality branded goods. we ask stallholders to donate a a prize for the raffle which is in aid of the designated charity.

Royal Republic. Artists performing: Royal Republic.: Tickets avaiable.

VNV Nation. Artists performing: VNV Nation.: Tickets avaiable.

An Elvis festival by the fans, for the fans. A 3 day festival celebrating the life and legacy of the greatest entertainer of all time. Weekend will feature a full official ETA preliminary round competition for Images of the King with winner advancing to Memphis Tennessee to compete during Elvis week.

Lamont Dozier. Artists performing: Lamont Dozier.: Tickets avaiable.