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The Old Rectory, Doynton - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 20 Jun 26
The Old Rectory, Doynton, Bristol BS30 5SY
Doynton's Grade II listed Georgian Rectory's walled garden and extended 15 acre estate has been renovated over 12 yrs and sits within...
Church View - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 20 Jun 26
Church View, Winscombe BS25 5NB
The one-third acre plot at Church View has been evolving under new ownership since 2013. It includes mixed borders, vegetable beds (including a...
Cheltenham Choral Society - Free Summer Concert
Sat 20 Jun 26
St Mary’s Redcliffe, Colston Parade BS1 6RA
Cheltenham Choral Society invite you to a free lunchtime recital where we will be singing Matthew Coleridge, Requiem and
George Shearing, Songs and...
Circomedia's End of Year Show
Fri 19 Jun 26
Circomedia, Portland square BS2 8SJ
Join us for Circomedia’s End of Year Show, a lively celebration of creativity, collaboration and performance...
Penny Brohn UK - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 14 Jun 26
Penny Brohn UK, Pill BS20 0HH
3½ acre tranquil garden surrounds Georgian mansion with many mature trees, wildflower meadow, flower garden and cedar summerhouse...
John's Corner - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 13 Jun 26
John's Corner, Bristol BS3 5DD
Unusual and interesting city garden with a mixture of exciting plants and features. Ponds, rills, ferns and much more...
Join B&Q foundation’s first-ever charity BB&Q
Sat 13 Jun 26
B&Q Cribbs Causeway
Lysander Road,
Cribbs Causeway,
Bristol BS10 7TX
Residents of Bristol are invited down to their local B&Q store on the 13th of June as the B&Q Foundation hosts its first-ever nationwide “BB&Q” - a...
30 Kingsholm Road - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 6 Jun 26
30 Kingsholm Road, Bristol BS10 5LH
170ft urban garden developed since 2020 and divided into ornamental and productive areas. Herbaceous border, cutting beds, greenhouse, pond, and...
87 Hallen Road - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 6 Jun 26
87 Hallen Road, Bristol BS10 7RA
125 foot plantaholic's garden divided into different beds with unusual plants giving year-round interest...
9 Codrington Road - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 6 Jun 26
9 Codrington Road, Bristol BS7 8ET
This very small urban garden demonstrates what is possible by working with the characteristics of the garden...
The Curtain Calls
Fri 5 Jun 26
Portland Square & Paul St, Bristol BS2 8SJ
Have you heard the nattering and the clattering? The circus is coming to town!
The Curtain Calls is a joyful, high-energy circus-theatre show...
The Ladyboys of Bangkok Full Moon Bristol
Fri 5 Jun 26
Durdham Downs, Stoke Road BS8 2XU
Step into the dazzling glow of the Full Moon — where glamour meets illusion and every heartbeat dances to the rhythm of the tropics!...
Shirehampton Markets High Street Market
Thu 4 Jun 26
Shirehampton Methodist Church/Hub, High Street/Penpole Avenue, Shirehampton, Bristol. BS11 0DY
We will be celebrating 'Support Small Business Week ' at Shirehampton Markets High Street Community Market on Thursday 4th June from 9am...
81 Coombe Lane - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 31 May 26
81 Coombe Lane, Bristol BS9 2AT
Hidden Victorian walled garden. Substantial mixed borders contain traditional and contemporary planting...
Japanese Garden Bristol - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 30 May 26
Japanese Garden Bristol, Bristol BS4 4LS
As you walk through the gate you will be welcomed by Japanese Koi. Then take a step to another level to the relaxing Japanese garden room and tea...
Instant Wit
Sat 30 May 26
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...
Mellowstones - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 24 May 26
Mellowstones, Bath BA2 7WL
Developed over the last 5 yrs, this 1 acre south facing hillside terraced garden is set in woodland, with wonderful views across the Frome valley...
Camers - Open Garden for NGS
Fri 22 May 26
Camers, Bristol BS37 6RG
Elizabethan farmhouse (not open) set in 4 acres of constantly developing garden and woodland with spectacular views over Severn Vale...
Down the Rabbit Hole
Thu 21 May 26
Portland Square & Paul St, Bristol BS2 8SJ
Step into a fantastical world with Down the Rabbit Hole, a bold and high-energy circus-theatre production by Circomedia’s second-year BTEC...
Ensembles
Fri 15 May 26
Portland Square & Paul St, Bristol BS2 8SJ
Ensembles is a dynamic showcase of original work created and performed by Circomedia’s second-year degree students...
SMOKE
Tue 12 May 26
The Wardrobe Theatre, The Old Market Assembly, 25 West Street, Old Market, Bristol BS2 0DF
Alex wakes one morning to a new message on Insta from his boyfriend Ben. But Ben died two years ago. What appears to be an everyday hack soon turns...
Yeo Meads - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 10 May 26
Yeo Meads, Congresbury BS49 5JA
1¼ acres, formally laid out in C17 inc 350 yr-old cedar of Lebanon tree which fell in 2007 but is now a living feature, and a 150 yr-old lime, which...
Stoke Bishop Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 10 May 26
Stoke Bishop Gardens, Bristol BS9 1DD
Three very different gardens all within ½m of each other. 4 Haytor Park has been lovingly created over almost 40 yrs...
The Curious Bazaar
Sun 3 May 26
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!...
Court View - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 3 May 26
Court View, Bath BA1 7HB
2 acre, south-facing garden featuring a colourful mix of trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials and over 100 geums inc the National Collection of Geum...
Circomedia's Final Major Projects
Fri 1 May 26
Portland Square & Paul St, Bristol BS2 8SJ
Join us for Final Major Projects 2026, a vibrant mini-festival of new work presented by the graduating students of Circomedia...
Circus Vegas
Wed 29 Apr 26
Elm Park, Filton Community Centre BS34 7PS
THE BIG AMERICAN CIRCUS IS BACK FOR 2026!!!!!
THIS YEAR a new death-defying circus is touring in the United Kingdom celebrating nearly 260 years of...
Educational Breakfast Meeting at Westerleigh Crematorium
Tue 28 Apr 26
Willow Tree Cafe,
Westerleigh Cemetery & Crematorium
Westerleigh Road
Westerleigh
Bristol BS37 8RF
The session is designed for professionals who work in the funeral industry or are involved in end-of-life care who would benefit from a deeper...
Lucombe House - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 26 Apr 26
Lucombe House, Bristol BS9 1DD
For tree lovers of all ages! As well as a 260 yr old Lucombe Oak - one of the most significant trees in the UK - there are over 30 mature English...
4 Haytor Park - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 26 Apr 26
4 Haytor Park, Bristol BS9 2LR
A secret space, lovingly cultivated for almost 40 years. Hiding behind a 30s semi and packed with gorgeous plants...
Algars Manor - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 26 Apr 26
Algars Manor, Iron Acton BS37 9TB
2 acres of woodland garden beside River Frome, mill stream, native plants mixed with collections of 60 magnolias and 70 camellias, rhododendrons,...
Algars Mill - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 26 Apr 26
Algars Mill, Bristol BS37 9TD
2 acre woodland garden bisected by River Frome; spring bulbs, shrubs; very early spring feature (Feb-Mar) of wild Newent daffodils...
Bristol Record Fair
Sun 19 Apr 26
Saint Nicholas Market, Glass Arcade BS1 1JQ
25 x 6ft tables of Vinyl also CD s etc. Many rare items and bargains. Expert sellers from all over the UK.
Mediumship Evening with BERNIE SCOTT in Chipping Sodbury
Thu 16 Apr 26
Chipping Sodbury Town Hall
57 – 59 Broad Street
Chipping Sodbury
Bristol BS37 6AD
Join us for a wonderful Evening of Mediumship with renowned Psychic Medium Bernie Scott.
The night will be filled with love and upliftment as Bernie...
One Equal Music features the Duo Azur: Music for Basset-horn and Piano
Wed 15 Apr 26
St Paul's church, Clifton BS8 1LP
In the series 'One Equal Music', the Duo Azur (Thierry Maison – basset horn, and Ludmilla Bodo – piano) with composer and violinist Fiona...
The Detective Dog
Mon 13 Apr 26
Redgrave Theatre
Percival Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3LE
Tiny & Tall Productions, formerly Tessa Bide Productions, brings you Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie's well-loved story, The Detective Dog on...
The Detective Dog
Mon 13 Apr 26
Redgrave Theatre, Percival Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3LE
Tiny & Tall Productions, formerly Tessa Bide Productions, brings you Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie's well-loved story, The Detective Dog on...
Watcombe - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 12 Apr 26
Watcombe, Winscombe BS25 1BP
¾ acre mature Edwardian garden with colour-themed, informally planted herbaceous borders. Strong framework separating several different areas;...
Instant Wit
Sat 11 Apr 26
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...
Concert: National Youth Choir (15-18 Years) | War and Peace
Sat 11 Apr 26
Victoria Rooms, Queens Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1SA
A performance exploring the brutality and futility of war, and the peace and solace to be found in the natural world...
SURVIVING EARTH FILM PREVIEW w/Q&A - ODEON BRISTOL
Fri 10 Apr 26
Broadmead, Bristol BS1 3BH
A preview of the upcoming British drama before its April 24th UK release.
Based on a true story, Surviving Earth is a powerful debut feature from...
Swing from Paris at Winterbourne Medieval Barn
Thu 9 Apr 26
Winterbourne Medieval Barn, Church Ln, Winterbourne, Bristol BS36 1SE
Swing from Paris are an all-string jazz quartet of violin (Fenner Curtis), guitars (Andy Bowen and Sam Hughes) and double bass (Tomasz Williams),...
The Yeo Valley Organic Garden at Holt Farm - Open Garden for NGS
Thu 9 Apr 26
The Yeo Valley Organic Garden at Holt Farm, Blagdon BS40 7SQ
One of only a handful of ornamental gardens that is Soil Association accredited, 6½ acres of contemporary planting, quirky sculptures, bulbs in their...
Caisson Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Wed 8 Apr 26
Caisson Gardens, Bath BA2 7EF
This is a wonderfully eclectic and romantic garden set in the most beautiful English countryside around a Georgian house built in 1815...
Free Easter Trail and Animal Encounter at Crown Glass Shopping Centre
Tue 7 Apr 26
1 Somerset Sq, Nailsea, Bristol BS48 1RP
Families are invited to enjoy a free day of half term fun at Crown Glass Shopping Centre in Nailsea on Tuesday 7th April, from 10am to 3pm...
Funderworld Bristol
Thu 2 Apr 26
Durdham Downs, Westbury Road BS9 1FG
Funderworld Mobile Theme Park is returning for its annual event on
Durdham Downs, Bristol!
The UK’s best mobile theme park is set to make a...
Planet Wildlife
Wed 1 Apr 26
Planet Ice Bristol, Merlin Road BS10 7SR
Planet Wildlife - a new immersive experience with over 16 different interactive activities - is heading to Bristol this spring...
Phil Nichol 'Trying My Best' Tour Comes to Bristol!
Tue 24 Mar 26
The Gaffe Comedy Club
20 Wine Street
Bristol BS1 2BD
Multi award winning Canadian comedian Phil Nichol returns to the road with his first tour in seven years, bringing Bristol audiences an electrifying...
Phil Nichol 'Trying My Best' UK Tour
Tue 24 Mar 26
The Gaffe, 20 Wine St, Bristol , United Kingdom BS1 2BD
The multi-award-winning Canadian comedian Phil Nichol is back with his first tour in seven years – and he’s bringing the very best of his stand-up to...
webuyanycar's 20th Anniversary Roadshow - Bristol
Fri 6 Mar 26
Imperial Retail Park
Wills Way
Bristol BS13 7TJ
£20,000 IN GOLDEN TICKETS, CASH PRIZES AND CAR EXPERIENCES AS WEBUYANYCAR MARKS 20 YEARS
To celebrate 20 years of buying cars across the UK,...
Greystones - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 1 Mar 26
Greystones, Bristol BS9 1JB
Peaceful garden with places to sit and enjoy a quiet corner of Bristol. Interesting courtyard, raised beds, large variety of conifers and shrubs...
Bristol Record Fair
Sun 1 Mar 26
The Glass Arcade, Saint Nicholas Market BS1 1JQ
20 X 6ft Tables of Vinyl Records also CD,s etc. Many rare items and bargains.
Days of Significance – Spring Season at the Station
Sat 28 Feb 26
The Station, Silver Street, Bristol BS1 2AG
Friday 6th March will be a BSL-interpreted performance with Sherrie Eugene-Hart.
Roy Williams’s hard-hitting play, “Days of Significance,” is a...
Lost for words? Yate care home to host dementia advice event
Wed 25 Feb 26
Fletcher Road
Yate BS37 7ER
A care home in Yate is inviting local people to its free dementia advice event.
On Wednesday 25th February, from 5pm–6...
Lost for words? Bristol care home to host dementia advice event
Wed 25 Feb 26
Southmead Road
Westbury-on-Trym BS10 5DW
A care home in Bristol is inviting local people to its free dementia advice event.
On Wednesday 25th February, from 3pm–5pm, Care UK’s Trymview...
Algars Manor - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 22 Feb 26
Algars Manor, Iron Acton BS37 9TB
2 acres of woodland garden beside River Frome, mill stream, native plants mixed with collections of 60 magnolias and 70 camellias, rhododendrons,...
Algars Mill - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 22 Feb 26
Algars Mill, Bristol BS37 9TD
2 acre woodland garden bisected by River Frome; spring bulbs, shrubs; very early spring feature (Feb-Mar) of wild Newent daffodils...
Swing from Paris at Bishop Sutton Village Hall
Fri 20 Feb 26
Bishop Sutton Village Hall, Wick Rd, Bishop Sutton, Bristol BS39 5XQ
An evening of Parisian-flavoured music
Othello and The Tempest – Spring Season at the Station
Thu 19 Feb 26
Join us for an enticing Shakespeare double-bill. Our BA Professional Acting second year students will be staging abridged adaptations of each play in a back-to-back double-bill.
This double bill is Directed and Adapted by Nikhil Vyas, Production Design by Fiona McKeon and Festival Stage design by Mima Jupp.
Othello: Beware, my lord, of jealousy; it is the green-eyed monster.
Othello, a celebrated Moorish general in the Venetian army, secretly marries the beautiful and virtuous Desdemona. BS1 2AG
Othello: Beware, my lord, of jealousy; it is the green-eyed monster.
Othello, a celebrated Moorish general in the Venetian army, secretly marries...
The Downs Preparatory School - Open Garden for NGS
Tue 17 Feb 26
The Downs Preparatory School, Bristol BS48 1PF
65 acres wrap around the Grade II listed Charlton House, once part of a wider estate inc the well known Tyntesfield NT property...
Macbeth and Twelfth Night – Spring Season at the Station
Thu 12 Feb 26
The Station, Silver Street, Bristol BS1 2AG
After a shipwreck separates her from her twin brother, Viola washes ashore in Illyria and disguises herself as a young man named ‘Cesario’...
Later Life Letter
Tue 10 Feb 26
The Wardrobe Theatre, 25 West Street, Bristol, BS2 0DF SA8 4ED
Luke Wright returns to navigate his audience through a warm and honest hour of poems and stand-up with the wit, pathos and silliness that has made...
Instant Wit
Sat 7 Feb 26
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...
Any Objections?
Thu 5 Feb 26
The Wardrobe Theatre, The Old Market Assembly, 25 West Street BS2 0DF
Join Scarlett Smith as she shares wedding industry musings, a fateful boat trip and an interactive gameshow in this whimsical world where chaos meets...
Rock House - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 1 Feb 26
Rock House, Elberton BS35 4AQ
A 2 acre garden with woodland vistas with swathes of snowdrops in Feb and carpets of daffodils in March, some unusual...
Tribute to Stan Getz and João Gilberto - Live @ The Jam Jar
Wed 21 Jan 26
4a, The Old Malt House , Little Ann St BS2 9EB
Mario Bakuna and band invite the audience to celebrate two of the most important artists of all time: the American saxophonist Stan Getz and...
Circomedia's Community Open Doors Event
Sat 17 Jan 26
Portland Square & Paul St, Bristol BS2 8SJ
Community Open Doors, FREE Family Event.
Back by popular demand, Circomedia are delighted to be hosting their second Community Open Doors event in...
Snow Rider for New Players — Learn the Basics, Then Beat Your Record
Thu 8 Jan 26
3465 Harper Street SW1A 1AA
Introduction
Some games require tutorials, upgrades, and hours of learning. Snow Rider isn’t one of them...
Avon Gorge Rock Climbing Experience – (Bristol)
Sat 3 Jan 26
Seawalls Rd, Bristol BS9 1PG
AVON GORGE ROCK CLIMBING EXPERIENCES These thrilling half day rock climbing experiences can be enjoyed by everyone from beginners/novices to the...
Avon Gorge Rock Climbing Experience | Bristol
Sun 21 Dec 25
Avon Gorge Bristol BS8 3TN
A Half-Day Rock Climbing Adventure in the Avon Gorge
Spend an afternoon climbing in one of the UK’s most iconic outdoor locations — the Avon Gorge...
This & That - A Winter Caberet
Sat 20 Dec 25
St Pauls Church BS2 8SJ
Tit for Tat have rounded up an entourage of some of Bristol’s most exciting and innovative live performers; creating an evening of daring...
Carols in the Barn
Sat 13 Dec 25
Winterbourne Medieval Barn, Church Lane, Winterbourne BS36 1SE
Enjoy light-hearted Christmas drama from members of St Michael’s Church, woven around well-known traditional carols for everyone to join in...
Avon Gorge Rock Climbing Experience
Sun 7 Dec 25
Avon Gorge Bristol BS8 3TN
Discover Real Rock Climbing in the Avon Gorge
Join Up & Under Adventures for a half-day climbing experience in the dramatic Avon Gorge — one of...
Instant Wit
Sat 6 Dec 25
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 around audience suggestions – but this...
Avon Gorge Rock Climbing Experience | Bristol
Sat 6 Dec 25
Avon Gorge Bristol BS8 3TN
Join Up & Under Adventures for a half-day rock climbing experience in one of the UK’s most iconic climbing locations — the Avon Gorge in...
Swing from Paris Christmas Special at Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall
Fri 5 Dec 25
Westbury on Trym Village Hall, Eastfield Road, Westbury on Trym BS9 4AG
Swing from Paris Christmas Special: an evening of Parisian-flavoured music and cosy festive jazz
“intelligent, interesting and inventive” THE JAZZ...
A Christmas Carol
Sat 29 Nov 25
Redgrave Theatre, Percival Rd, Clifton BS8 3LE
Bah, humbugs! Bristol Old Vic Theatre School return to the Redgrave Theatre with a theatrical feast
It wouldn’t be Christmas without a few carols,...
Bristol care homes welcome community for festive fun
Sat 29 Nov 25
Yate BS37 7ER
Two care homes in Bristol are embracing the yuletide season by opening their doors for special reminiscence events...
The Best Of Grohl (Nirvana, Foo Fighters, QOTSA) - Bristol
Fri 28 Nov 25
Golden Lion, Bristol BS7 8NZ
Foo Fighters | Nirvana | QOTSA
The Best Of Grohl is the ultimate rock show dedicated to legendary rock icon Dave Grohl...
Recorder concert
Fri 28 Nov 25
St. Andrew's Methodist Church, Elm Park, Filton, Bristol BS34 7PS
Blockflute Band, in conjunction with Bristol branch of the Society of Recorder Players, conducted by Richard Little, play music from the 16th to 21st...
Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight
Thu 27 Nov 25
Bristol Cathedral, Bristol BS1 5TJ
Step into the warm glow of candlelight this festive season and experience the magic of Christmas through the timeless beauty of classical music, set...
Avon Gorge Rock Climbing Experience
Sun 23 Nov 25
Seawalls Rd, Bristol BS9 1PG
AVON GORGE ROCK CLIMBING EXPERIENCES
These thrilling half day rock climbing experiences can be enjoyed by everyone from beginners/novices to the...
The Decadent Rabbit Cabaret
Thu 20 Nov 25
Circomedia, Portland Square, St Paul's BS2 8SJ
A Decadent Rabbit Production | For ages 18+ only
The Rabbit’s in town again! More decadent, witty and astonishing than ever!...
Instant Wit
Sat 15 Nov 25
The Kelvin Players Theatre, 253b Gloucester Road, Bristol BS7 8NY
The best in improvised comedy - welcome to an evening of songs, gags and general silliness – all of it based on audience suggestions...
Well Done, Mummy Penguin
Sat 15 Nov 25
Circomedia, Portland Square, St Paul's BS2 8SJ
‘Mummy is good at swimming,‘ says Little Penguin. ‘She’ll be back home soon, won’t she?’
‘She sure will,’ says Daddy Penguin...
Avon Gorge Rock Climbing Experience
Sat 15 Nov 25
Seawalls Rd, Bristol BS9 1PG
AVON GORGE ROCK CLIMBING EXPERIENCES
These thrilling half day rock climbing experiences can be enjoyed by everyone from beginners/novices to the...
Mediumship Evening with BERNIE SCOTT in Hanham
Mon 10 Nov 25
Hanham Community Centre
Hanham
Bristol BS15 3EJ
Join us for a wonderful Evening of Mediumship with renowned Psychic Medium Bernie Scott.
The night will be filled with love and upliftment as Bernie...
Thornbury Round Table Fireworks 2025
Sat 8 Nov 25
Mundy Playing Fields, Thornbury BS35 1NA
Our Community Fireworks event to raise money for local good causes and charities returns in 2025. Hosted by Thornbury Round Table, sponsored by Wards...
October Half-Term Art Workshops
Mon 27 Oct 25
186 Henleaze road BS9 4NE
Final spaces for October Half-Term Art Workshops at art-K Henleaze
186 Henleaze Rd, Bristol BS9 4NE
Join us for full-day and...
VOLT Circus Scratch Night
Thu 23 Oct 25
Circomedia, Portland Square, St Paul's BS2 8SJ
VOLT is a regional circus scratch night, creating an opportunity for circus artists to share work-in-progress pieces in a professional environment...
Instant Wit
Fri 17 Oct 25
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...
Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
Sat 11 Oct 25
Bristol Cathedral, Bristol BS1 5TJ
Experience an enchanting evening of classical music bathed in the gentle glow of candlelight set in the awe-inspiring beauty of Bristol Cathedral...
Join our choir in Yate for a FREE taster session
Wed 1 Oct 25
St Nicholas Church, 2 Chargrove, Abbotswood, Yate BS37 4LG
If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!...
Flamenco Orígenes
Sun 28 Sep 25
St George’s Bristol, Great George Street (off Park Street), Bristol BS1 5RR
Join this exceptional group of traditional flamenco artists as they journey from one continent to the next exploring artistic expressions, delving...
Badapple Theatre Company present 'Crumbs' for Thornbury Arts Festival
Sat 27 Sep 25
Porch House, Christ the King Church, 11 Castle Street, Thornbury BS35 1HA
Badapple Theatre return once more with the long-awaited comedy, clowning and live baking sequel to their groundbreaking hit show The Daily...
Circus Extreme
Fri 26 Sep 25
Durdham Downs
Stoke Road BS9 1FG
CIRCUS EXTREME PRESENTS: “ROCK IT OUT” – A GROUNDBREAKING NEW SHOW FUSING LIVE ROCK MUSIC AND DEATH-DEFYING STUNTS!...
Join our choir in Yate for a FREE taster session
Wed 24 Sep 25
St Nicholas Church, 2 Chargrove, Abbotswood, Yate BS37 4LG
If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!...
The Quirky Wedding Fayre at Bristol Beacon
Sun 21 Sep 25
Bristol Beacon, Trenchard Street BS1 5AR
?Alternative wedding fairs for rule-breakers & rebels!?
Ready to shake up wedding planning? Welcome to The Quirky Wedding Fayre, the ultimate...
Salem Methodist Church, Watley's End
Sat 20 Sep 25
Factory Road, Winterbourne, Bristol BS36 1QL
Heritage Open Day: An opportunity to explore the historical Salem Methodist Church with links to John Wesley. Refreshments available...
William Champion's Garden & Grotto
Sat 20 Sep 25
Warmley House - Carpark, Tower Road North, Warmley, Bristol BS30 8XN
Heritage Open Day: Discover the world's only grotto with a microclimate pool ringed by six Grotesque Faces carved into the walls, built from...
University of Bristol, Botanic Gardens Open Day and Tours
Sat 20 Sep 25
University of Bristol Botanic Garden, The Holmes, Stoke Park Road, Stoke Bishop, Bristol BS9 1JG
Heritage Open Day: Discover the stories of plants at the University of Bristol Botanic Garden. Entry to the University of Bristol Botanic Garden will...
Community Open Doors Event
Sat 20 Sep 25
Circomedia, Portland Square, St Paul's BS2 8SJ
Come along to this free, family-friendly day in our home at St. Paul’s Church and enjoy a range of interactive activities...
Community Open Doors Event
Sat 20 Sep 25
Portland Square, Bristol BS2 8SJ
Heritage Open Day: Come along to this free, festival themed family-friendly day in our home at St. Paul’s Church and enjoy a range of interactive...
Yate International Festival
Sat 20 Sep 25
Church Road, Yate, Bristol BS37 5BG
Heritage Open Day: Yate International Festival
Bringing together people with a celebration of Music, Dance and Food The Yate International Festival...
Glenside Hospital Museum
Sat 20 Sep 25
Glenside Campus, Blackberry Hill, Bristol BS16 1DD
Heritage Open Day: Glenside Hospital Museum, housed in a former 1881 asylum church, explores the history and evolving treatment of mental illness...
Hidden Histories at Keynsham Durley Hill Cemetery
Sat 20 Sep 25
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...
Church of St. Luke the Evangelist, Brislington: Open church and tower tours
Sat 20 Sep 25
Church Parade, Brislington, Bristol BS4 4LS
Heritage Open Day: Come and see our 15th century Grade II* listed church set in the centre of the Brislington Conservation Area...
University of Bristol, Wills Memorial Building Tower Tours
Sat 20 Sep 25
Wills Memorial Building, Queens Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1RJ
Heritage Open Day: Take a tour of the Wills Memorial Building. See behind the grand facade and experience the splendour of this building...
University of Bristol, EarthArt Open Gallery
Sat 20 Sep 25
Wills Memorial Building, Queens Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1RJ
Heritage Open Day: Visitors are invited to step inside the School of Earth Sciences EarthArt Gallery to explore the current exhibition ‘Collapsing...
Signal Box and Community Garden, Warmley
Sat 20 Sep 25
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. It has recently been restored to mirror how it would...
Autumn Ceilidh Night
Fri 19 Sep 25
Circomedia, Portland Square, St Paul's BS2 8SJ
Looking for a night out with a twist? Join us for an energetic Ceilidh Night at Circomedia in partnership with Bowreed...
Tyntesfield
Thu 18 Sep 25
Tyntesfield, Wraxall, Bristol BS48 1NX
Heritage Open Day: Join us in celebrating Heritage Open Days on 18 - 20 September and enjoy free entry to Tyntesfield, an ornate Victorian Gothic...
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience @ Bristol
Wed 17 Sep 25
Novotel Bristol Centre, Victoria Street, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6HY
Celebrating 50 years of Fawlty Towers, this ‘fresh comic invention’ (British Comedy Guide) continues to reign supreme as the longest-running and most...
St Annes Church Syston Bristol
Tue 16 Sep 25
St Annes Church, Gibbs Lane, Syston, Bristol BS16 9LT
Heritage Open Day: St Annes Church Gibbs Lane Syston will be open for Heritage Open Days. Believed to have been completed around 1100 it has fine...
Keynsham Methodism in the footsteps of the Wesley's
Mon 15 Sep 25
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 House Open Day
Sun 14 Sep 25
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...
Arnos Vale Cemetery
Sat 13 Sep 25
West Lodge, Bath Road, Arnos Vale, Bristol BS4 3EW
Heritage Open Day: Explore historic chapels, lodges, and the crypt, all open to the public as part of Heritage Open Days...
Winterbourne Parish Church
Sat 13 Sep 25
Winterbourne Parish Church, Church Lane, Winterbourne BS36 1SE
Heritage Open Day: A medieval church forever renewed provides examples of many styles of architecture, right up to the present day...
Electric Wonderland? Women and the 1930s Modern Home by Sarah Yates
Sat 13 Sep 25
M Shed, Princes Wharf, Bristol BS1 4RN
Heritage Open Day: Join the Women's Engineering Society as they continue the Electric Dreams Festival celebrating the formation of the...
South Kelding - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 13 Sep 25
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...
Frenchay Unitarian Chapel
Sat 13 Sep 25
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...
Brandy Bottom Colliery
Sat 13 Sep 25
Brandy Bottom Colliery, A4174, 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...
John Wesley's New Room: Discover Gorgeous Architecture
Sat 13 Sep 25
36 The Horsefair, Bristol BS1 3JE
Heritage Open Day: Discover architectural and special highlights from our archives with our Head of Collections...
Julian Trust Night Shelter
Sat 13 Sep 25
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...
St Mary's Henbury
Sat 13 Sep 25
St Mary's, Church Close, Henbury BS10 7QF
Heritage Open Day: St Mary the Virgin is Henbury's only parish church. Come and be amazed by its rich beauty...
Electric Dreams - Walking Tour
Sat 13 Sep 25
M Shed, Princes Wharf, Bristol BS1 4RN
Heritage Open Day: Join the Women's Engineering Society follow in the footsteps of the Electrical Association for Women (EAW) formed in 1924...
Bristol’s Brilliant Archaeology
Sat 13 Sep 25
Henbury Road, Henbury, Bristol BS10 7QS
Heritage Open Day: Join museum archaeologists and a whole host of local societies, re-enactors, field archaeologists and heritage organisations to...
The Chapel of the Three Kings at Fosters Almshouses
Sat 13 Sep 25
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...
Sound Waves - Changing the Soundtrack of the Ocean
Thu 11 Sep 25
Hen & Chicken
210 North Street BS3 1JF
Discover how underwater acoustics can reveal habitats and behaviours, and how sound holds the key to helping ocean environments at risk...
Bristol Krazy Races
Sun 7 Sep 25
Victoria Park Bristol BS3 4QF
Bristol Krazy Races is an exciting, fun-filled event that brings quirky, unconventional racing to the heart of Bristol...
Bristol Memory Walk
Sat 6 Sep 25
Queen Square, Queen Square, Bristol BS1 4LH
Memory Walk is a series of sponsored walks run by the charity Alzheimer's Society, held in September and October across the UK...
30 Kingsholm Road - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 23 Aug 25
30 Kingsholm Road, Bristol BS10 5LH
170ft urban garden developed over the last 4 yrs and divided into ornamental and productive areas. Herbaceous border, cutting beds, greenhouse, pond,...
Special Plants - Open Garden for NGS
Thu 21 Aug 25
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...
Swing from Paris at the Keynsham Community Space
Tue 19 Aug 25
The Keynsham Community Space, 5 Temple Street, Keynsham BS31 1HA
An evening of Parisian-flavoured jazz and Gypsy Swing
“intelligent, interesting and inventive” THE JAZZ MANN
“excellent band…diverse numbers, smart...
30 Great Brockeridge - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 16 Aug 25
30 Great Brockeridge, Bristol BS9 3TZ
A suburban garden with south facing front garden having views across the BS9 area of Bristol and beyond...
Swing from Paris at Shipham Village Hall
Sat 16 Aug 25
Shipham Village Hall, New Road, Shipham BS25 1SG
An evening of Parisian-flavoured jazz and Gypsy Swing
“intelligent, interesting and inventive” THE JAZZ MANN
“excellent band…diverse numbers, smart...
The Pony - Open Garden for NGS
Tue 12 Aug 25
The Pony, Bristol BS40 8TQ
Designed by RHS Chelsea Garden Show designer Jon Wheatley and his daughter Lizzy, the garden embraces the gentle slopes of the Chew Valley...
Portway Blues Band - Live @ The King Billy
Sat 9 Aug 25
The King William IV, 62 Broad Street, Bristol BS16 5NP
Join us for an unforgettable Saturday afternoon at The King Billy, Bristol, as the Portway Blues Band takes the stage on the 9th August from 21:00...
Bristol Dollhouse and Miniature Fair
Sun 3 Aug 25
BAWA,
589 Southmead Road,
Filton,
Bristol,
7RG BS34
Miniature Fairs would like to announce our
Dollhouse and Miniature Fair at BAWA, 589 Southmead Road, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7RG
on Sunday 3rd August...
Jekka's Herb Garden & Herbetum - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 2 Aug 25
Jekka's Herb Garden & Herbetum, Bristol BS35 3SY
Jekkas is home to a living encyclopedia of over 400 different varieties of culinary and medicinal herbs that are displayed in Jekka's Herbetum...
Big Kid Circus - Bristol Cribbs Mall
Thu 31 Jul 25
Cribbs Mall, Car Park H BS34 5DG
Prepare to be amazed as Big Kid Circus celebrates its monumental 20th anniversary in 2025 with a show unlike anything the UK has ever seen!...
Bristol Festival of Summer
Fri 25 Jul 25
Durdham Downs, Westbury Road, Bristol BS9 1FG
Festival of Summer Bristol is back and BIGGER THAN EVER! This ultimate summer extravaganza promises something for all ages, making it the perfect day...
Swing from Paris at Chipping Sodbury Town Hall
Sat 19 Jul 25
Chipping Sodbury Town Hall, 57-59 Broad Street, Chipping Sodbury BS37 6AD
An evening of Parisian-flavoured jazz and Gypsy Swing
“intelligent, interesting and inventive” THE JAZZ MANN
“excellent band…diverse numbers, smart...
Countryside show homes near Bristol open this weekend
Sat 19 Jul 25
Dyrham View, Old Sodbury, Badminton Rd, Old Sodbury, Bristol BS37 6LU
Homebuyers searching for high-quality homes in a picturesque village setting are invited to the show home open weekend at Dyrham View, Old Sodbury,...
Berwick Lodge - Open Garden for NGS
Mon 14 Jul 25
Berwick Lodge, Bristol BS10 7TD
Berwick Lodge, named Bristol's hidden gem by its customers, is an independent hotel with beautiful gardens on the outskirts of Bristol...
Selected 15 at Spike Island, Bristol
Thu 10 Jul 25
Associates Space, Spike Island, 133 Cumberland Rd BS1 6UX
Selected 15 showcases a vibrant collection of new short films by some of the most exciting early-career artists working today, nominated by the...
FREE taster session with the Yate Rock Choir
Wed 9 Jul 25
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...
Doynton House - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 6 Jul 25
Doynton House, Bristol BS30 5SR
A variety of garden areas separated by old walls and hedges. Mixed borders, lawns, wall planting, parterre, rill garden, walled vegetable garden,...
University of Bristol Botanic Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 6 Jul 25
University of Bristol Botanic Garden, Bristol BS9 1JG
Exciting and contemporary Botanic Garden with dramatic collections illustrating plant evolution on land, Mediterranean flora, rare native and useful...
Bristol care home invites community to enjoy all the fun of the fair
Sat 5 Jul 25
Southmead Rd, Westbury-On-Trym, Bristol BS10 5DW
A care home in Bristol is opening its doors for a day of family-friendly summer fun, with a host of exciting activities planned...
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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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!