Discover Bristol, the city that never ceases to amaze! If you are after a quirky city filled with small indie businesses, a unique artsy vibe, a rich and complex history and plenty of gorgeous places to eat- you've found the right place!
Packed to the gills with unusual things to do, Bristol is a city that offers experiences for everyone no matter what floats their boat. This May, Bristol invites you to explore its vibrant culture and experience the best events and activities the city has to offer!
From a pop-up supper club that doubles as an intimate gig and farm-to-fork foodie celebrations to tours of the city by foot or by water, Bristol has so much to discover this May.
This guide will help you find the top things to do in Bristol this May, from cultural events and festivals to outdoor adventures and family-friendly activities.
- Bristol's May festivals
- Outdoor things to do in Bristol in May
- Things to do under £25 in Bristol in May
- Things to do for groups in Bristol in May
Let's have a look at what's on in Bristol this May with Bristol's indie small business community:
Bristol's Festivals in May:
Fire in Your Soul: Fire Cooking & Live Music Fest
🍖 Fire in Your Soul: Fire Cooking & Live Music Fest - Saturday, May 13
🍽️ Buskers' Banquet: The roaming pop-up supper club & acoustic gig festival - Throughout May
Bristol's outdoor things to do in May:
💦 Paddleboarding Harbourside Adventure
🌱 Learn to Forage in Chew Valley
🍦 Food & Drink Tour: Hotspots & Hidden Treasures
🚴 Guided Intro to Mountain Biking at Ashton Court
🤘 Bristol Rock 'n' Roll Walking Tour
🏊♀️ Mindful Mermaids: Wellbeing & Cold Water Swim
📸 1-to-1 Beginner's Photography Workshop
🧑🍳 Celebrity Chef Home Barbecue
👻 Haunted & Hidden Bristol Walk & Haunted Pub Stop
👉 View all outdoor experiences in Bristol here
Best things to do under £25 in Bristol
🖼️ Collage to Frame: Colourful Collage Workshop
🎭 Games Night at Bristol Improv Theatre
💆 Blend Your Own Bespoke Hair Care Oil
🍷 Pour Decisions: Wallet-friendly Wine Tastings
🔎 Clifton Suspension Bridge 1-Hour Hard Hat Tour
🎨 Weekend Art Classes at Royal Photographic Society
🎪 Beginner's Unicycle Masterclass
🧀 Wine & Cheese on the Terrace
🪴 Fancy Plants: Houseplant Care & Re-potting Class
👉 Find more Bristol experiences under £25 here
Best things to do in Bristol for groups
🏺 Make Your Own Pottery Planter at Wiper and True
🪕 Buskers' Banquet x Big Nath's BBQ
✍️ Mindful Drawing to Live Music
🔥 Wild Woodland Campfire Cooking
🥃 Negroni Making Cocktail Masterclass
