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.
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