20 Things To Do In Bristol This Bank Holiday Weekend
Posted on: 26 Aug 2015**FOR MAY DAY BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND 2016 CLICK HERE**
This August Bank Holiday there’s plenty going on for all in Bristol. At 365 we’ve scratched our heads and managed to come up with a select few highlights for the 3-day-weekend.
Avoid the packed motorways and nose-to-tail A roads this weekend - stay in Bristol! Our fine city has plenty of events and attractions for people of all ages. This is by no means a definitive list, there’s so much going on that would be impossible… just check out our packed What’s On calendar for proof of that!
DON'T FORGET - MONDAY 31 AUGUST IS THE LAST DAY FOR SHAUN THE SHEEP SPOTTING AND THE BRISTOL WHALES EXHIBITION IN MILLENNIUM SQUARE!
Here’s our pick of what our great city has to offer this weekend. Simply click on the link in each event for all the info you need…
Saturday 29 August
Ceremonial Way. A prestigious tour of Arnos Vale Cemetery.
Try some excellent Pintxos at Spoke & Stringer on the Harbourside.
Take a Number 7 Boat Trip along the river to the wonderful Beeses Tea Gardens.
Check out some live magic and music at Illusions Magic Bar.
Avenue Q at The Redgrave Theatre. The sell-out show returns to Bristol.
The amazing Jazz Festival all weekend at The Old Duke.
The House Magicians Comedy Magic Show at Smoke and Mirrors, The UK's Only Boutique Magic Theatre Pub.
Propaganda at The Fleece. Iconic rock music club night.
Department S Clubnight at The Lanes. 60s Garage Beats, Tamla, Two Tone, Mod, Northern Soul, Alt 80s, Rock & Roll, Indie Anthems.
Sunday 30 August
Excellent Quiz Night at The Anchor in Thornbury.
Exciting Sword Fighting Combat Shows at Berkeley Castle.
The much anticipated Summer Festival at The Lanes.
The amazing Jazz Festival all weekend at The Old Duke.
Catch some great Live Music at Viva La Mexicana Mexican restaurant.
Check out the excellent The Foundation by Patrick Staff and Gewässerzeiten by Reto Pulfer at Spike Island.
Monday 31 August
Excellent Sword Fighting Combat Shows at Berkeley Castle.
Cheap Drink Day at The Bag of Nails from noon until 11pm. All cask ales under 5% are £2.50. All other cask ales are also on offer.
A Bunch of Japes. Superb comedy night at Smoke and Mirrors.
Storyteller at Berkeley Castle. Great kids entertainment.
The amazing Jazz Festival all weekend at The Old Duke.
Live Music at The Plough Inn, Pilning. Tony B plays to the assembled masses.
Get Into Volleyball with this excellent free event at Greville Smith Park.
If you would like any further information, or you have any questions, you can contact us here. Advice is free!
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Born and raised in the suburbs of Swansea, Jimmy moved to Bristol back in 2004 to attend university. Passionate about live music, sport, science and nature, he can usually be found walking his cocker spaniel Baxter at any number of green spots around the city. Call James on 078 9999 3534 or email Editor@365Bristol.com.
