We’ve lots of fun things to do in Bristol this August bank holiday, and to make planning a breeze, we’ve whipped up a day by day guide to the perfect Bristol bank holiday. A long weekend of exploring Bristol, tucking into the best food and drink and nights out with friends awaits...
Friday
10:30am/12:15pm/2pm
Axe Throwing
A bank holiday Friday, but with axes. Bring your mates along for this axe throwing bonanza, courtesy of Brocks Adventure. After the team shows you how to hit the target with your trusty axe, the game is on to find your crew’s best axe thrower.
Book axe throwing
8pm
Haunted and Hidden Bristol walk
Take a walk around the Old City and see the streets you thought you knew in a whole new light. This evening experience is the perfect thing to do before heading to King Street for a drink or two and recounting all your new-found Bristol ghost stories.
Book Haunted and Hidden
Saturday
A full day of Bristol experiences around the city including cider, music and street art...
10:30am
Flower arranging worshop
Simplify all the manual settings on your DSLR or compact camera in this unbelievably useful beginners photography experience. By the end of your 3 hours with photographer, Mickael Malaper, you’ll be confidently taking photos and ready to shoot in all sorts of lighting situations - the perfect chance to take your hobby to the next level!
Book flower arranging
11am
St Nicholas Market Tour
Explore Bristol's biggest public Air Raid Shelter by joining the city’s only subterranean walking tour! Join your guide on an adventure through 1000 years of Bristol’s history.
Book St Nicholas Market Tour
11am
Wildflower and copper foiling workshop
Summer blooms await in this flower crown making experience, where you’ll be able to connect with nature as you create. This meditative bank holiday workshop will heighten your senses and deepen your appreciation for nature.
Book wildflower and copper foiling workshop
Saturday afternoon
12:30pm
Afternoon tea in a turret
We invite you to relax while enjoying a cup of tea and a slice of cake in this quirky little secret space, alongside a visit to the museum of mental health care.
Book tea in a turret
2pm
Paddleboarding harbourside adventure
What could be better on a sunny long weekend than taking to the water to explore the city by paddleboard. No previous experience is needed as you hop on your board and learn the basics, then glide down the harbour past Hotwells, The Matthew and more.
Book a paddleboarding adventure
2:30pm
Screenprint a t-shirt or tote bag
Spend a creative afternoon or evening with us at Print Paradiso, Bedminster’s vibrant new screenprinting studio, where you’ll design and print your very own two-colour artwork onto either a comfy cotton t-shirt or a sturdy tote bag - perfect for summer and beyond.
Book a screenprinting workshop
4pm
Cider tasting flight
Quench your thirst with some proper West Country cider, hand picked by the good folk at The Cider Box. Taste the 3 of the top tipples for the weekend and relax in the Cider Box’s chilled out bar in the railway arches of St Philips.
Book cider tasting
6pm
Rage painting
Forget all the rules you know about painting in this uplifting hour of creativity! Forget form, style, and having to colour inside the lines and enjoy the unbridled freedom of splashing and pouring paint without ANY rules.
Book rage painting with Splasherist
Sunday
10am
Pedal boosted cycling along the Strawberry Line
A day out cycling along Bristol’s Strawberry Line with a twist… On this bike ride you get to enjoy all the beautiful scenery whilst your e-bike does most of the hard work! You’ll be given a route and your own picnic at the beginning of the day, then you’ll enjoy the adventure
Book cycling
9:30am
Wildlife safari in the Forest of Dean
This guided daytime walk will take you through stunning woodland as you listen to bird song, watch for woodland birds, scan the skies for birds of prey and seek out the tracks and signs of wild boar and deer. The perfect start to your Sunday morning!
Book wildlife safari
Sunday afternoon
1pm
Latte art workshop
There is no better opportunity to pick up a new skill than a long bank holiday. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned barista, this workshop will help you take your latte game to the next level. You’ll leave with a new set of skills and caffeine-filled confidence.
Book latte art workshop
2pm
Wine and cheese flight at Kask
Wine lovers should head over to KASK on North Street, where you’ll find some of the tastiest sustainable wines in town. Your specially selected wine flight comes with local cheeses to perfectly go with the drinks, cheers!
Book KASK
2pm
Cake and board games
On your bank holiday travels around the city why not have a pit stop at Replay for a slice of cake and 2 hours of unlimited games? With access to a curated collection of classic and modern games, it's a super fun way to spend your Sunday afternoon.
Book a cake and play session
All day Sunday
9:30am - 4:30pm
Full day of crafting
Spend the day on this crafting experience like no other! Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned maker, this lively, interactive workshop will guide you through four distinctly different crafts, and you’ll take home a finished piece from each one.
Book a full-day craft workshop
Saturday & Sunday
Guided beer tour of Bath
Explore Bath's vibrant pub scene and sample a curated selection of beers at five unique stops. It's a great opportunity tio get outside and savour a variety of beer styles, from refreshing IPAs to bold stouts, each paired with the character and charm of the local pubs.
Book beer tour
Bank holiday Monday
10am
Ride a bicycle made for two
Here’s the perfect experience for a bank holiday date, where you’ll spend the day meandering through the countryside along The Strawberry Line, just on the outskirts of Bristol. Riding your tandem takes teamwork and we can guarantee loads of fun and a tasty picnic lunch along the way.
Book tandem bike riding
10:30am
Chocolate making workshop
Set yourself up for a dreamy Bank holiday Monday with a chocolate making masterclass. Learn the art of tempering and make your very own professional handmade chocolates with an award-winning chocolatier. Take home all the heavenly delights you whip up on the day.
Book chocolate making
Monday afternoon/ evening
2pm
Stand up paddleboarding taster
A paddleboarding taster is great for anyone giving this fun sport a go for the first time, particularly if you’re a little worried about toppling off your board. This taster will go at a steady pace and give you all the basic skills to get you standing. By the end of the experience you’ll likely be surprised at just how far you’ve come!
Book a paddleboarding taster
8:30pm
Monday yoga flow and reset
Join Elevate studio for this Monday night Flow + Rest. You will be wriggling, releasing and building strength through the body before settling into longer holds to work deeper into muscles for full relaxation and rest.
Book a Monday yoga flow
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