Bristol Community Ferry Boats welcomes students and staff to Temple Quarter with special harbour tours and half-price Waterbus travel for Freshers’ Week With the University of Bristol’s new Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus opening its doors, thousands of students and staff are arriving in this part…
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Bristol Temple Quarter took another major step forward today as partners from across the West came together to celebrate the opening of nationally significant infrastructure and innovation projects, thanks to over half a billion pounds of investment. The joint opening of the University of Bristol’s…
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Bath Pride welcomed its biggest turnout yet on Saturday 22 August, bringing protest, celebration and community spirit to the streets of Bath and Sydney Gardens. The day began with a protest march from Kingston Parade, filling the city centre with colour and calls for equality. People from across the…
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Bath is getting a festive glow-up. The Bath Business Improvement District (BID) has unveiled an ambitious five-year plan to transform how the city celebrates Christmas, bringing twinkling lights and joyful activations across the city. Allison Herbert, CEO of the Bath BID, said: “We have launched a…
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FEAR Scream Park at Avon Valley, the UK’s leading multi-award-winning scream park, is back once again for October 2026. Now in its 12th year, FEAR 2026 promises to be the biggest and most immersive experience to date, bringing a brand new headline experience, live action thrills and an unrivalled…
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We take a look at press and media coverage for Bristol from August 2026, highlights include articles from The Guardian, Hotels Above Par, 20 Minutes, VisitEngland and leading travel creators. View Coverage Book…
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This weekend, tens of thousands of fans will watch artists such as Lorde, Little Simz, Tems & Goldie perform at FORWARDS on Clifton Downs, Bristol. While the ground beneath them may be dry and parched following a summer of droughts and heatwaves, the air they breathe will be significantly cleaner and…
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Bristol Airport is excited to announce Discover Airlines, part of Lufthansa Group, will be operating a twice weekly service to Frankfurt, Germany from May 2027. The popular German leisure airline will be offering flights on Mondays and Thursdays, perfect for both business travellers and those…
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Late-night jazz, masterclasses, New Orleans blues and boozy candy floss are among the experiences coming to Bristol Cocktail Weekend this September. A special pop-up from The Ivy Clifton Brasserie and even a Sunday morning harbourside swim will also feature, as the festival reveals everything…
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Explore the #SummerInBristol 2026 campaign coverage, featuring creator content showcasing Bristol’s attractions, food and drink, accommodation, events, experiences and days out. View Coverage Book…
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