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07/12/2024

Find out what's on across Bristol this Christmas 🎄

Find out what's on this Christmas in Bristol

06/12/2024

This , Olivia Tripp shares her Bristol food and drink favourites.

Olivia is the founder of IN Bristol, a guidebook dedicated to celebrating the city's independent businesses. Born and raised in Bristol, Olivia has a deep passion for her hometown and its unique, creative spirit. She spends her time exploring the city’s food scene, discovering new eateries, and supporting local spots.

📍 Sonny Stores - I always recommend Sonny Stores when talking to people about the best places to eat in Bristol. I love it’s neighbourhood feel, delicious Italian food and low-key but still special vibes.

📍 Eatchu - The BEST gyoza in Bristol! I also love their tasty donburi rice bowls served at Wiper and True with crispy mushroom or Japanese fried chicken.

📍 Gurt Wings - When these guys are at a food market, I can’t resist! My go-to order is the chicken strips meal drizzled with Habenero chilli syrup and topped with honeycomb crunch. So good!

📍 Seven Lucky Gods - Serving Japanese small plates, Seven Lucky Gods is a real crowd favourite. My favourite way to eat is small plates, so I love visiting with friends or fam and ordering lots of dishes from the menu!

📍 Tare Bistro - If you’re looking for a real treat, I’d recommend Tare Bistro on Wapping Wharf. Every dish is perfectly presented and super tasty!

05/12/2024

From wreath making to festive drone shows, you're spoilt for choice this Christmas on Yuup!

Looking for Christmas experiences in Bristol or stuck for unique gift ideas for a loved one? Check out these festive shows, activities and workshops to make Christmas magical, all of which can be booked via Yuup Bristol.

04/12/2024

Get out and about in the school holidays with a West of England Group ticket ✨
https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west/plan-journey/get-out-and-about

03/12/2024

❄️Win the Ultimate Winter Break ❄️

Everyone's welcome to our place this Christmas. Enter for your chance to win a festive break near Bristol for you and your family:

The mega prize package includes:

A cosy overnight stay at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Cadbury House, with breakfast the following morning and full access to the club and spa.

A festive two-course Christmas set menu at The Maple in Cleeve.

Tickets to Twilight Tobogganing at the Mendip Activity Centre, plus time at the festive grotto and by the fire including delicious hot chocolate, s’mores, and sparklers.

Five days of unlimited travel using First West of England.

Enter now: https://visitbristol.co.uk/competition/

03/12/2024

Get some festive inspiration, from Christmas markets and light trails to local gift ideas...

Make the most of Bristol at Christmas, with miles of markets, gift fairs and special Christmas events, plus twinkling light trails, Santa grottos and more. Find out what's on throughout the festive period, from pantomime shows to carol concerts.

02/12/2024

Good morning!

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📍 Clifton Suspension Bridge
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01/12/2024

Here are all the places where you can see the jolly man in red (or green!) over the next few weeks...

Father Christmas is coming to Bristol! Here are the places you can meet the jolly old man in red (or green!).

30/11/2024

WIN a fabulous festive break in Bristol - entries close on Monday 2 December!

Our prize includes...
🎄Sweet Escape package from Bristol Christmas Market, which includes entry for two to the Candy Factory Escape Room, two hot chocolate vouchers, two large churros vouchers to share, plus a ride token per person for the Ferris wheel or Christmas Express train ride.
✨ A pair of hospitality tickets to the A Christmas Carol: The Drone Light Show
🛎 A two-night stay at the DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol City Centre
🛍 £100 Love Bristol Gift Card

Enter our latest competition to be in with the chance to win a stay in Bristol!

29/11/2024

This December, Bristol is brimming with holiday cheer, offering a variety of festive events, great shopping opportunities and theatre shows to suit all!

Bristol Christmas Market features charming wooden chalets filled with unique gifts and seasonal treats - plus you might be able to find a bratwurst or two 🌭

For those who love unique gift giving The Bristol Pop-Up Shop at Galleries Bristol is open until Christmas Eve and the Made In Bristol Gift Fair at Bristol Beacon on December 14 also offers a treasure trove of gifts 🎁

For the theatre lovers amongst us, Goldilocks and The Three Bears is on stage at Bristol Hippodrome, The Little Mermaid is on at Bristol Old Vic along with Little Red and Other Winter Tales 🎭

For history, lovers Victorian Christmas Brunel's SS Great Britain transport visitors back in time with traditional decorations, costume characters and festive atmosphere, and space enthusiast will be thrilled by Planetarium Nights We The Curious, where they can explore the wonders of the Universe 🌍

Young kids can enjoy ‘Find the Flock’ Bristol Zoo Project, while parents can re-live their youth at Wake The Tiger with Retro-Mega-Mas 🧸

You can dive into underwater festivities with Fishmas Families at Bristol Aquarium, blending marine life with the magic of the holiday season and aviation enthusiasts can enjoy a festive experience at Aerospace Bristol. You also don’t want to miss Bristol’s favourite duo in a festive interactive experience at Wallace & Gromit: A Cracking Christmas Experience Cabot Circus.

For a full list of what is happening in Bristol this December, make sure to check out our website 💻

29/11/2024

This , Stanley Gray, Marketing Assistant at the Bristol City Centre BID and Redcliffe & Temple BID shares their food and drink favourites.

I've been at Bristol City Centre and Redcliffe & Temple BIDs for a couple of months now and am loving the diversity of the projects. I am passionate about championing Bristol, the city where I was born and raised, and its rich cultural tapestry. Away from work, I am a season ticket holder at Bristol City and spend my evenings taking in the weird and wonderful delights of the city's underground music community.

Dareshack

A diverse space and proper cultural destination, I love Dareshack not just for their coffee brewed with care and top-notch pastries, but also their diverse music programme – I’ve seen shows from some of Bristol’s best underground artists at this Wine Street venue!

Dhamaka

Rightfully receiving their flowers of late, Dhamaka is certainly up there with the best curries in the city. I’m always on the lookout for something a little different and this Old City favourite adds a street food twist to curry house favourites – top tip: check out their Indo Chinese Street Food selection.

Obento

I first went to Obento with my two housemates last year and we were presented with the most colossal set menu I have ever seen. I’m a sucker for Japanese cuisine though, needless to say we polished off the whole lot!

Watershed
Watershed, of course, boasts an unmatched programme of cinematic delight, but that’s not all! Their Café & Bar is one of my favourite places to socialise and nerd out about films, with a focus on local suppliers they have a superb selection of drinks as well a fine selection of small plate dishes.

The Cornubia
Finally, I couldn’t help but mention one of my favourite Bristol watering holes. There is something very special about the way this tiny Georgian pub nestles amongst the brand-new high-rise office blocks around – their selection of real ales isn’t bad either!

28/11/2024

If you’re looking for a spot of escapism over the holidays, there’s a day of play and discovery waiting for you at We The Curious [AD]

Step through the rainbow walkway to two floors full of things to do. Solve puzzles together, climb inside a giant bubble and marvel at how the world works.

For the holidays, there’s a new interactive science show all about sound, a colourful cooking activity in the Kitchen, winter bug houses in the Greenhouse and plenty of winter sparkle in mesmerising Planetarium show, The Story of Stars.

Find out more and book tickets: https://bit.ly/3AYq5uO

We recommend booking ahead as the centre does become fully booked at peak times.

27/11/2024

Throwback to snow in Bristol last week! 🌨☃️

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26/11/2024

Christmas markets, theatre shows, enchanting light trails... there's SO much to do in and around Bristol this Christmas! ✨

Bristol is brimming with exciting festive events to keep you busy as you count down to the jolliest day of the year.

25/11/2024

As the weather turns chillier, we want to know - do you have any places in Bristol you love to visit in winter?

📸 This City Mum

Find some more wintry ideas: https://visitbristol.co.uk/discover/ideas-inspiration/seasons/winter/ ❄️

24/11/2024

See the classic Charles Dickens tale told in a format never seen before...

Celestial and Yuup’s reimagining of A Christmas Carol takes to the skies above Seat Unique Stadium in December, which will see the classic Charles Dickens tale be told in the form of a spectacular drone show.

23/11/2024

Shop from Bristol's best this Christmas!

Visit Bristol’s elves have searched for top Bristol-themed gifts that’ll have your nearest and dearest dancing a Christmas jig.

22/11/2024

He's making a list, he's checking it twice; he's gonna find out who's naughty or nice, Father Christmas is coming to Bristol 🎅🏾Here are some of the places you can meet the jolly old man in red (and green) !

You can visit Father Christmas in his grotto at Wookey Hole Caves, The Grand Pier, The Wave and more, or take a trip with the man himself around the harbour with Bristol Ferry, or on a steam train at Avon Valley Railway!

You can have breakfast with Santa at The Granary, WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre or Clifton Observatory, or enjoy a festive afternoon tea with him at De Vere Tortworth Court and Brean Country Club.

There are even more chances to see Father Christmas in special events at Brunel's SS Great Britain,Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park, Noah's Ark Zoo Farm and Bristol Christmas Market.

More festive events are added to our website each day, so keep checking back for the latest updates: https://visitbristol.co.uk/christmas