1. Hotel Du Vin and Bristol Marriott Royal are offering afternoon tea.
2. At-Bristol gives free entrance to all visitors named William or Kate.
3. The Big Screen in Millennium Square will be showing all the BBC coverage of the Royal Wedding
4. The Kensington Pub is hosting a Royal Wedding BBQ from noon until 6pm. There will be Badminton Burgers and Hot Corgis as well as a spoof Crufts competition.
5. Cinema de Lux in Cabot circus offers free screening of the Royal Wedding with special themed snacks and refreshments
6. Pieminister in Stokes Croft or St Nick's Market makes a special limited edition Kate and Wills pie.
7. The Big Park Street Royal Wedding Weekend. Shops and restaurants on Park Street offer free refreshments, discounts and deals, goodie bags and giveaways, samples, games, activities and a whole host of other treats.
8. Redland Streetparties, among others, Salisbury Road : from 11am until 10pm, Upper Cranbrook Road : from noon until 10pm
9. Bristol Trinity Centre, has an indoor and some outdoor street party events from noon until 9pm with arts, workshops and music.
10. Racks in Clifton is hosting “A Right Royal P*ss up”. Go to Racks for a BBQ and live music. Watch the ceremony on a big screen
11. Royal Victoria Park (Bath). Go to Bath for a Royal Wedding Picnic, Live music and the wedding projected on big screens.
12. Ston Easton Park Hotel (Bath). From 10.30am Royal Wedding Celebration, coffee and a brunch buffet.
13. No. 1 Royal Crescent (Bath). Georgian Wedding Feast, taking a closer look at weddings and marriage customs in the 18th century with a special wedding trail.
14. The Little Theatre Cinema (Bath). Royal wedding on big screen, followed by the King's Speech accompanied by a glass of bubbly and slice of cake.
15. Montpelier Basement. 'Don't Mention The Royal Wedding' suppers. There will be absolutely no mention of the Royal Wedding.
16. Harvey Nichols in Cabot Circus, Royal Wedding Afternoon Tea for £30 a head
17. The Croft, Bunting, cakes and live music from 1pm until 4pm.
18. Left Bank, Stokes Croft, Monarch B*****ks party with live art, music and DJs as well as a bride and groom fancy dress. 8pm until late.
19. Grimsbury Farm, Bristol. Celebrate the Royal Wedding with your family (and piglets…), bring your own picnic.
20. Will and Kate commemorative beer festival in Clifton. Try one of the 25 local beers and ciders.
21. The White Lion Bar in Clifton. They’ll be serving up a Hog Roast and cream teas, with DJs playing, from 7pm till 1am.
Thursday, 28 April 2011
Wednesday, 27 April 2011
21 Weird Royal Wedding Souvenirs
1. You don’t have £250.000 to spend on a ring? Just buy a £6.00 replica of Kate’s engagement ring.
2. The “Royal Virility Performance”, Brewdog Brewery limited edition Viagra beer.
3. William and Kate – The Movie. “Royally Ridiculous” says the Daily Mail.
4. Worried to feel lonely watching the wedding? Invite William and Kate in your living room… Or at least the 6ft Will and Kate life size cut out.
5. Even if you are not a royalist, don’t forget to thank Will and Kate for the day off. Buy a “Thanks for the free day off, HRH Prince William and Kate Middleton’s 4 day bender – 29th April – 2nd May 2011” plate.
6. You don’t like crowded places but really want to see that carriage? Don’t forget your royal wedding sick bag – yes you can buy one!
7. Papa John’s UK has released a Prince William and Kate Middleton Royal Wedding Pizza.
8. Premier Inn is offering royal bedding the night before the royal wedding. The duvets will feature printed images from the neck down of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
9. Is your cat bored of croquettes? Buy him Royal Wedding Cat Food in Royal Gravy. Only £3.50 a tin.
10. To all the girls desperate to marry a prince, “Calm down, you can still marry Harry”. Remember it each time you’re having a drink thanks to these coasters.
11. Do you want to see Kate bathing in hot water? It is now possible with the Kate and William characters teabags.
12. You just can’t get enough of that couple? Always think of them by having them on each of your fingers with the Will and Kate portrait nail decals.
13. How sweet is this? William and Kate PEZ dispensers.
14. “Crown Jewels – Condoms of distinction” the royal wedding condoms. Please note Crown Jewels Royal Wedding Souvenir Condoms are not supplied to, or approved by, Prince William of Wales, Catherine Middleton or any member of the Royal Family.
15. Do you prefer making things with your hands? Then you can still “Knit your own royal wedding”.
16. If you would like a useful souvenir, get a corgi tea towel commemorating the wedding.
17. Tiny Idols, a perfume brand, has released perfume bottles in shape of the Prince and future Princess.
18. Are you sick of this wedding? You can still buy a royal wedding loo seat.
19. Kiss me Kate – Real ale to celebrate the wedding.
20. Royal wedding gnomes to put in your garden. Who knows? They might become collectibles.
21. Get your dog an “Official Royal Wedding Corgi” t-shirt.
Thursday, 14 April 2011
21 Free days out in and around Bristol
1. Veolia Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition
One of the world’s most prestigious photography exhibitions - the Veolia Wildlife Photographer of the Year - is back at Bristol’s City Museum this winter. Take a journey around the world through the eye of a lens, from the cold artic to the deepest tropical rainforests.
2. Go for a concert at the Bristol Cathedral
3. Visit one of Arnolfini’s exhibits
Enjoy free access to five large galleries filled with contemporary art and intriguing exhibits. The venue also features a great café bar and bookshop.
4. Take a downloadable MP3 audio tour
A great way to explore the city with your own personal audio tour. Pick from a range of different themed routes including the Bristol Quayside Adventure and The Brunel Mile.
5. Visit Blaise Castle Estate
Blaise Castle Estate is a magnificent 650 acre Grade II* listed parkland and with over 5,000 years of history, one of Bristol’s gems.
6. Do some sports with friends at Oldbury Court Estate
Oldbury Court is a beautiful and diverse estate, combining woodland and riverside paths with historic parkland and excellent children's play facilities. Furthermore, there are two football pitches, one cricket pitch and a large expanse of grassed space for informal play and sport.
7. Visit St Werburgh's City Farm with your children
St Werburghs City Farm, based in the heart of Bristol, is an independent registered charity that works in partnership with the local community to provide high quality educational, recreational and environmental services and resources within a working farm.
8. Go for a countryside walk
30 Countryside walks taken from the “Exploring the Countryside without a car” publication can be found on the Bristol City Council Website. There is a brief description of distance, walking time and grade for each walk.
9. Visit Kings Weston Roman Villa
Kings Weston Roman Villa features the remains of a roman villa or country house/farmhouse of the late 3rd and 4th century AD. It’s located by Long Cross Road, in Lawrence Weston, enabling you to discover where the Romans used to live on the doorstep of Bristol.
10. Create Centre and Ecohome
Create Centre and Ecohome offers visitors the opportunity to explore environmental issues and discover greener choices in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
11. Visit the 3D Gallery
3D Gallery is an Art Gallery located on Park Row.
12. Clifton Suspension Bridge Visitor Centre
The visitor centre hosts information about how the bridge was built, its history and maintenance. Guided free tours available.
13. Visit Bristol Blue Glass Factory
Go see a traditional English craft with glassblowing. A maker of beautiful glass collectibles, this is sure to leave you inspired to try your own hand at this technique someday! (Free entry for all after 4pm.)
14. Activities at Bristol's City Museum & Art Gallery
Bristol’s City Museum and Art Gallery organise free activities for the children aged 2-11. All the activities are free and run on a drop-in basis. Check details on the Bristol City Council Website.
15. Visit the Red Lodge
The Red Lodge is often described as Bristol's 'hidden treasure' because of its magnificent Tudor rooms. The house, built in 1580, is furnished in Elizabethan, Stuart and Georgian styles and contains the impressive Great Oak Room, with its original Elizabethan plasterwork ceiling, oak panelling and carved chimneypiece.
16. Bristol & Bath Railway Path
The Bristol & Bath Railway Path is a 13 mile off road route between the cities of Bristol and Bath. The path is open to walkers and cyclists and access is provided for disabled users.
17. Visit John Wesleys Chapel
The oldest Methodist Chapel in the world (originally built in 1739) and the cradle of the early Methodist movement.
18. Car Boot Sale
Even though the pitch doesn’t come for free, a car boot sale is an opportunity to make a little extra cash.
19. Visit the Georgian House
The Georgian House is an 18th century, six storey townhouse that has been restored and decorated to its original glory.
20. Sunbathing on the beach
All you need is a mat… (and nice weather!)
21. Relax at the Lake Grounds in Portishead
The Lake Grounds area is a beautiful spot to relax. Built around an artificial lake and running alongside the esplanade, this is the town’s main recreation ground and conservation area.
One of the world’s most prestigious photography exhibitions - the Veolia Wildlife Photographer of the Year - is back at Bristol’s City Museum this winter. Take a journey around the world through the eye of a lens, from the cold artic to the deepest tropical rainforests.
2. Go for a concert at the Bristol Cathedral
3. Visit one of Arnolfini’s exhibits
Enjoy free access to five large galleries filled with contemporary art and intriguing exhibits. The venue also features a great café bar and bookshop.
4. Take a downloadable MP3 audio tour
A great way to explore the city with your own personal audio tour. Pick from a range of different themed routes including the Bristol Quayside Adventure and The Brunel Mile.
5. Visit Blaise Castle Estate
Blaise Castle Estate is a magnificent 650 acre Grade II* listed parkland and with over 5,000 years of history, one of Bristol’s gems.
6. Do some sports with friends at Oldbury Court Estate
Oldbury Court is a beautiful and diverse estate, combining woodland and riverside paths with historic parkland and excellent children's play facilities. Furthermore, there are two football pitches, one cricket pitch and a large expanse of grassed space for informal play and sport.
7. Visit St Werburgh's City Farm with your children
St Werburghs City Farm, based in the heart of Bristol, is an independent registered charity that works in partnership with the local community to provide high quality educational, recreational and environmental services and resources within a working farm.
8. Go for a countryside walk
30 Countryside walks taken from the “Exploring the Countryside without a car” publication can be found on the Bristol City Council Website. There is a brief description of distance, walking time and grade for each walk.
9. Visit Kings Weston Roman Villa
Kings Weston Roman Villa features the remains of a roman villa or country house/farmhouse of the late 3rd and 4th century AD. It’s located by Long Cross Road, in Lawrence Weston, enabling you to discover where the Romans used to live on the doorstep of Bristol.
10. Create Centre and Ecohome
Create Centre and Ecohome offers visitors the opportunity to explore environmental issues and discover greener choices in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
11. Visit the 3D Gallery
3D Gallery is an Art Gallery located on Park Row.
12. Clifton Suspension Bridge Visitor Centre
The visitor centre hosts information about how the bridge was built, its history and maintenance. Guided free tours available.
13. Visit Bristol Blue Glass Factory
Go see a traditional English craft with glassblowing. A maker of beautiful glass collectibles, this is sure to leave you inspired to try your own hand at this technique someday! (Free entry for all after 4pm.)
14. Activities at Bristol's City Museum & Art Gallery
Bristol’s City Museum and Art Gallery organise free activities for the children aged 2-11. All the activities are free and run on a drop-in basis. Check details on the Bristol City Council Website.
15. Visit the Red Lodge
The Red Lodge is often described as Bristol's 'hidden treasure' because of its magnificent Tudor rooms. The house, built in 1580, is furnished in Elizabethan, Stuart and Georgian styles and contains the impressive Great Oak Room, with its original Elizabethan plasterwork ceiling, oak panelling and carved chimneypiece.
16. Bristol & Bath Railway Path
The Bristol & Bath Railway Path is a 13 mile off road route between the cities of Bristol and Bath. The path is open to walkers and cyclists and access is provided for disabled users.
17. Visit John Wesleys Chapel
The oldest Methodist Chapel in the world (originally built in 1739) and the cradle of the early Methodist movement.
18. Car Boot Sale
Even though the pitch doesn’t come for free, a car boot sale is an opportunity to make a little extra cash.
19. Visit the Georgian House
The Georgian House is an 18th century, six storey townhouse that has been restored and decorated to its original glory.
20. Sunbathing on the beach
All you need is a mat… (and nice weather!)
21. Relax at the Lake Grounds in Portishead
The Lake Grounds area is a beautiful spot to relax. Built around an artificial lake and running alongside the esplanade, this is the town’s main recreation ground and conservation area.
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