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Discovery, connection and outdoor adventure are the themes of this year’s Somer Valley Walking Festival, on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September. 

Uniting Michelin pedigree and local flair to redefine Harbour Kitchen’s culinary offering.

The iconic Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, in partnership with Albert Goodman, is a free-to-attend, three-day celebration of the city's rich heritage in hot air ballooning, taking place from 8 to 10 August at Ashton Court Estate.

Today (Thursday 17 July) Historic England is launching an interactive map of historic coastal landmarks, celebrating the country’s vibrant seaside heritage. 

North Somerset Council’s second phase of physical work on the Birnbeck Pier project starts this week (w/c Monday 14 July). To enable the work, the car park next to the pier in Weston-super-Mare is planned to temporarily close from Tuesday 29 July.

Haynes Motor Museum is the perfect destination for families seeking fun and discovery this summer.

Adventure Bristol, an award winning high ropes course based in Ashton Court, is marking two years of 5-star reviews and number 1 activity status on TripAdvisor by inviting local children aged 6 and up to take part in a special summer design competition.

Bristol Old Vic today announced the first cast member for its Christmas production Treasure Island: A New Musical Adventure will be Bristolian legend, comedian and actor, Jayde Adams.

National Trust properties Bath Assembly Rooms and Prior Park Landscape Garden have teamed together to put on a special set of Jane Austen inspired events to tie in with the Jane Austen Festival. 

The Wrington Vale Rotary Club is excited to announce the return of The Mendip Family Festival, taking place 29–31 August 2025 at Mendip Basecamp, near Churchill.

A new exhibition revealing the untold stories of the individuals who designed, built and advanced some of Britain’s most iconic cars opens at Haynes Motor Museum on Monday 21st July.

Bristol Harbour Festival returns to the city this weekend, transforming the historic harbourside into one of the UK’s largest free celebrations of music, dance, circus, activism and water-based spectacle.