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From 19 July to 1 September, Brunel’s SS Great Britain will host its Summer of Picnic & Play – a season of fun shows, hands-on activities, and history brought to life.

Summer advertising offer, for local organisations and businesses! Have you got an advert that you’d like to share with the thousands of people who hang out on Millennium Square?

A groundbreaking day of activism, artistry and identity to take over Millennium Square - presented by Good Law Project, Diverse Artists Network and Bristol Legacy Foundation

The search is on for 10 lucky children to join TV adventurer Andy Day on an exciting mission at Bristol Zoo Project.

This July, Weston-super-Mare becomes the canvas for one of the UK’s most ambitious street art takeovers, as Weston Wallz returns with a powerful blend of large-scale murals, bold artist voices and hands-on creativity for the whole community.

A new exhibition revealing the untold stories of the people who designed, built and advanced some of the most iconic British cars in history launches at Haynes Motor Museum on Monday, 21st July.

The Barn at Berkeley, a stunning award winning family-owned Cotswold wedding venue has passionately created a field-to-fork dining ethos that’s wowing couples and guests alike.

There’s a suspicious new arrival at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm this summer—and he’s not quite what he seems.

Top Gear and The Grand Tour host Richard Hammond has turned his passions towards the world of spirits – having collaborated with Hawkridge Distillers to create his own Ratio London Dry Gin and Iron Ridge English Single Malt Whisky.

Lost and Grounded Brewers are excited to announce that their award-winning Keller Pils 4.8% Hop Bitter Lager Beer will now be available on shelves in M&S Food stores nationwide.

A steam train loaded with sculptures of Wallace, Gromit, Feathers McGraw and Wallace’s latest invention, Norbot made its way into Bristol along the city’s harbour railway this morning. 

One of the world’s most majestic tall ships, the Galeón Andalucía, will sail into Bristol for the first time ever this summer, docking at Bristol Harbour from Thursday 17 July to Sunday 20 July 2025 as part of the Bristol Harbour Festival.