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 wildflowers, chocolate and screenprinting.
11am
Bristol Chocolate Walking tour
Join local your guide john on this guided walking tour through Bristol's Old City, combining fascinating local history with plenty of chocolate tasting.
Book Chocolate Tour
11am
Wildflower and copper foiling workshop
Join Ffion at her warehouse studio in Bristol, for a creative, hands-on experience! Use hand-pressed West Country wildflowers to design your piece and learn how to solder up your own glass frame. It's a great chance to try something new, spend time with friends, and take home a beautiful piece to keep forever.
Book wildflower and copper foiling workshop
14:30pm
Screen Printing a Bristol Poster
Create your own Bristol-themed poster at P[rint Paradiso's vibrant studio on East Street! Using cut paper stencils and pre-exposed screens featuring local landmarks, you’ll layer up shapes, colour, and city icons to create your own bold, funky Bristol print.
Book Screenprinting Workshop
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
14:00pm
Live Jazz and Cocktails
Relax in one of Bristol's cosiest booze shops and bar, soaking up the sounds of some of the city's finest musical talent, whilst sipping on cocktails.
Book Live music & Jazz
Sunday afternoon
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
1pm
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
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
Flower Arranging Workshop
Join Sarah and her weekly flower club. This class is less of a formal floristry workshop and more of a community hangout where you can be creative, play with flowers, chat and make new friends in Bristol.
Book a flower club session
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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