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Geffrye Museum herb garden - photographed by Jayne Lloyd

Grassroots gardening, botanical wonders and crafty events at Chelsea Fringe

This May, the grassroots and community-led Chelsea Fringe takes place with a host of quirky and soul-nurturing free and family-friendly events…

The HandleBards on tour

The HandleBards head out on bikes to pedal their plays

Fancy some open-air theatre this summer? The popular Shakespearean troupe known as The Handlebards are back with another bicycle-powered tour…

Oddly Moving Atlas

Greek myth of Atlas retold using circus

New circus theatre company Oddly Moving, is retelling the Greek myth of Atlas this spring. But not in the way you might expect…

Wild Swimming (Credit Chelsey Cliff)

Wild Swimming at Bristol’s pop-up theatre venue

This month, as part of The Wardrobe Ensemble’s theatre festival, Wild Swimming will be coming to The Theatre on the Downs pop-up venue in Bristol…

Bristol Open Doors 2020 - immersive audio tours

Explore Bristol’s hidden places and vibrant spaces

Take an immersive audio tour this month, to discover some of Bristol’s hidden and vibrant spaces…

Breaking Bread tipi village in Bristol

Take a table in Bristol’s tipi village

An all new socially distanced dining experience has opened up in Bristol, offering up a tasty mix of restaurant and pub food, and drinks…

Our Hospitality - Keaton

A good dose of slapstick comedy in Bristol

Slapstick, the UK’s biggest celebration of silent screen and classic comedy, will take place in Bristol this month…

BUMP Roller Disco, Bristol

Ditch the ice rink this winter and go to the roller disco instead

Head to Bristol this festive season for an alternative winter skating experience, as well as an Apres Bar, music and family activities…

Encounters Film Festival @JonCraig_Photos

Film shorts and woodland Encounters at festival

Bristol’s largest international film festival celebrates its 25th edition this year with a handpicked programme of film, animation and virtual reality…

Escape Act

The story of a highly unusual Escape Act

The spectacular true story of how a Jewish acrobat escaped the Nazis by running away to join the circus will tour the UK this autumn…

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2014

Hot air balloons bring a warm glow to Bristol

See more than 130 hot air balloons fill the sky over Bristol this weekend, as Europe’s largest ballooning event takes place…

Bristol Harbour Festival (Photo: Paul Box)

Hula hooping, circus and baby racing at Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Harbour Festival returns this weekend with a hula hooping street show, baby racing and stilt walking mer-people…

Little Annie Rooney - Slapstick 2019, Bristol

Classic comedy at Bristol’s Slapstick festival

The 15th annual edition of Slapstick, the UK’s biggest festival of silent and classic screen comedy, will take place from Wednesday 16th to Sunday 20th January in Bristol…

Apres Bar - Millennium Square Winter Fair, Bristol 2018 - Jon Craig Photography

The circus comes to Bristol for launch of winter fair and ice rink

A winter playground is coming to Millennium Square in Bristol, as the real-ice ice rink and winter fair opens on Saturday 17th November, with circus-themed entertainment…

Ben Nathan Semites - The Bunker, London & The Loco Klub, Bristol

Thought provoking play featuring stories from Palestinians and Israelis

Featuring recently gathered testimonies from Palestinians and Israelis, Semites explores the challenges of living an ordinary life under extraordinary circumstances…

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Curiosity of the Week

Woodhenge, Stonehenge’s lesser-known neighbour
Woodhenge - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

You have heard of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, but have you heard of its lesser known neighbour, Woodhenge? Find out more in our latest Curiosity of the Week…

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Fakes, forgeries and misinformation at Royal Society Late
Dragon Fish - The Royal Society Lates in March

Next month, the Royal Society’s Late event mixes tomfoolery with science as it tackles fake news and hoaxes…

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