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Bristol Old Vic are flinging opening their doors for another fun-filled Family Day this summer with tours, storytelling, craft activities and more.

A landmark partnership between the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta and the Nation’s Favourite coffee shop, Costa Coffee, has enabled a special ballooning event.

For the first time in 50 years the sights, sounds and movement of a living sea will surround the ship’s hull.

The West of England Combined Authority’s e-scooter trial has now passed the one million rides milestone

It will now take place from 2 April – 7 May at the theatre and include a live-broadcast as part of Bristol Old Vic’s ongoing digital theatre offer.

New YouGov polling shows 77% of people in the South West support more investment in natural solutions to tackle climate change.

Show Of Strength’s award winning 5* Theatre Walks explore fascinating characters, places and stories and are led by experienced professional performers.  

The UK’s biggest celebration of contemporary circus returns with a 4th biennial line of ticketed and free indoor and outdoor events.

Widely regarded as ‘the UK’s leading festival dedicated to classic cinema’*, Cinema Rediscovered returns to Bristol UNESCO City of Film this month.

The first exhibition in the UK by American artist Peggy Ahwesh (b. 1954, Pennsylvania, USA).

Helping residents and visitors explore Bristol’s rich and varied past.

They created special ice lollies using some of the animals’ favourite vegetables including sweet potatoes and peppers.