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Bristol’s enormous The Elf on the Shelf® Scout Elf® lands in the city today, courtesy of the big man in red’s pals at Redcliffe & Temple BID.

Bristol Old Vic Theatre School to perform The Elves and the Shoemaker and The Nativity: While Shepherds Watched 

The poo from different animals at Bristol Zoo Project could be turned into gift wrap if a new trial is successful.

As a highlight, they are reintroducing their offer that guests over 70 can enjoy free Zoo admission from 1-31 December! 

Bristol Beacon welcomes the public to explore reimagined and brand new spaces including the brand new Beacon Hall on 30th November 2023. 

Evolution, an epic drone light show which promises to take audiences on a mesmerising journey through time and space, takes place this December in Bristol.

The restaurant has reopened after a major redesign, creating an environment that brings people together to enjoy the delights of French cuisine. 

In an unexpected turn of events yesterday afternoon, the beloved characters ‘The Grinch’ and ‘Santa Claus’ broke free from Santa's Grotto on The Grand Pier.

Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, a Zoo and conservation charity based in North Somerset, is getting in the festive swing as hundreds of wonky Christmas trees arrive on site for sale in its farm shop.

Welsh National Opera’s Spring Season opens with two new productions; an operatic favourite from Mozart, and a rare chance to see Britten’s final opera.

As night falls, a colourful glow is emerging from a woodland Christmas Village and its surrounding trees... It must be Enchanted Christmas at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum!

The skies above WWT Slimbridge, in Gloucester, were the focus of everyone’s attention  when the site’s much-loved Bewick’s swans began arriving in good numbers.