Bristol: 50 Things To Do This Summer
From museums to adventure parks; cinema to theatre; independent eateries to cool cocktail venues. There's so many things to do within the city and beyond.
1. Enjoy a champagne afternoon tea in the 18 acres of beautiful Berwick Lodge gardens
2. Book the ‘Summer Celebration’ stay offer – complete with ‘5 Miles From Clifton’ cocktail, scrumptious scone with lashings of clotted cream and jam, romantic three course a la carte dinner in and a restful night in a beautiful bedroom with breakfast to finish.
3. Visit Max Events activity centre – Berwick Lodge’s neighbour!
4. Visit one of M Shed’s museums many exhibitions
5. Try surfing at ‘The Wave’
6. Watch a show at the 256 year old Bristol Old Vic Theatre!
7. Watch a musical at the Bristol Hippodrome
8. Take a shopping trip to The Mall at Cribbs Causeway
9. Go for breakfast at any amazing independent restaurant – Café Burra, The Crafty Egg, The Bristolian, Wild Oats, Café Kino, The Birdcage
10. Do a spot of shopping at Cabot Circus
11. See some of Banky’s work and attend a Bristol street-art tour
12. Visit one of Bristol’s great craft breweries – Bristol Beer Factory, Moor Beer, Wiper and True
13. Discover the many nooks and crannies of Bristol on a walking tour
14. Up for something spooky? Bristol’s Ghost tour should do the job!
15. Want something light heart – have a laugh on the Bristol Comedy Walk
16. Fancy the opportunity to take a step into an alternate universe? ‘Wake The Tiger’ is for you!
17. Visit one of the many charity and independent shops on Gloucester Road and find yourself a thrifting deal
18. Go for a meal in one of the many amazing independent restaurants – Bravas, Kibou, Koocha, Pasture, Little French, Bosco Pizzeria, Seven Lucky Gods, Gambas, Root, BoxE
19. Visit Avon Valley adventure and wildlife park
20. Visit Ashton Court Estate – a beautiful place to take a walk and see the deer
21. Take a walk over Clifton Suspension Bridge and visit the Observatory
22. Tour the harbour by boat
23. Enjoy a movie at one of the many cinemas – Cube Cinema, Everyman, Watershed etc.
24. Catch a Bristol City match at Ashton Gate Stadium
25. Catch a Bristol Rovers match at The Memorial Stadium
26. Visit the Shaun the Sheep trail at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm
27. Attend one of the Bristol Film Festival screenings
28. Bring the family to Blaise Museum for one of the many family holiday fun activities
29. Attend a summer activity at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
30. Celebrate with the South West’s special coffee community by attending the ‘Bristol Coffee Festival’ at Bristol Beacon
31. Visit a cocktail bars – Milk Thistle, Her Majesty Secret Service, Aluna
32. Visit the ‘Coral Celebration’ at Bristol Aquarium
33. Visit the beautiful Westonbirt Arboretum
34. Follow the ‘Unicorn Fest’ trail in celebration of Bristol’s 650th anniversary
35. Head to Clifton to see the amazing Bristol International Balloon Fiesta
36. Check out the ‘Art of Flight’ creativity activity at Aerospace Bristol
37. Discover an amazing unique local experience through ‘Yuup’
38. Visit the ‘Summer of Play’ at We The Curious
39. Fancy some magic and illusion? Check out the ‘Magique’ show at Wookey Hole
40. Visit ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar Trail’ at The Wild Place - Bristol Zoo Project
41. Attend a Thursday evening summer late series at Brunel’s SS Great Britain – live bands, summer BBQ, local beers and ‘The Steamship’ special signature cocktail
42. Explore the 650 acre’s of Blaise Castle
43. Try a new beer at the 'Bristol Craft Brew Festival'
44. Discover a new favourite band at ‘Forwards Festival’
45. Attend the unmissable, action packed ‘DogFest’ at Ashton Court
46. Try some different culinary delights at the ‘South Glos Food and Drink Festival’
47. Want to try some of the best chicken wings in the UK!? Visit 'Bristol Wing Festival' where over 100,000 wings will be served and the judging panel will decide the winner!
48. “Yo Ho, It’s A Pirate's Life for Me” – see one of the many performances at the ‘Sea Shanty Festival’ at Bristol Harbourside
49. Attend the free family-friendly music event ‘Old City Sounds’ at St Nicks Market and across the Old City.
50. Book one of the many arts and craft workshops through ‘Yuup’
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