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The first in Jekka's series, Jekka’s Medicinal Herb Days, will take place on Friday 4th and Saturday 5th April. 

To help you make greener choices on your trip, here’s Visit Bristol’s guide to six ways to enjoy a greener getaway, from eco-friendly dining and accommodation to attractions, shopping and more.

The Bristol Harbour Festival will return from Friday 18 – Sunday 20 July 2025, bringing a packed weekend of live music, culture and community celebrations to the city’s harbourside.

GOOD: Stories in Food is excited to announce the launch of three new public tours, celebrating the finest food and drink of Somerset and Bristol.

Travelling to and from Bristol Airport by public transport will become even easier next month with more frequent bus services for customers.

We take a look at press and media coverage of Bristol, from February 2025. 

The month-long walking festival will end with a mass participation walking event & celebration centred on Castle Park.

The band have lived up to their promise of a lineup "full of music we love for the people we love" with today’s announcement of their special guests for their Block Party shows.

Hoteliers in Bristol have said that a ‘tourist tax’ could put people off from visiting the city and be a disastrous blow to their businesses.

Historic England has awarded a grant of £89,743 to the Grade II listed Jacobs Wells Baths in Bristol.

Katya Gorrie, Artistic Director of Bristol Jazz Festival, has confirmed that Bristol Jazz Festival will take the year off following significant funding challenges.

FORWARDS festival, taking place on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 August 2025 on Clifton Downs, announces its 2025 headliners and first music names for its fourth year.