Late May Bank Holiday Events in Bristol
As we approach yet another bumper Bank Holiday weekend, are you planning what you can do in Bristol?
Nab a ticket to the hottest show in town, with performance of The Lion King at Bristol Hippodrome throughout the weekend.
Keep the whole family entertained with a trip to see a pop-up street art exhibition at Bristol Zoo Project, sights and smells from the past at Brunel's SS Great Britain, wonderous cave systems and Scooby Doo 4D cinema at Wookey Hole, dinosaurs at Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park, or the chance to see Concorde and Mars at Aerospace Bristol.
Bristol's festival season kicks off with two of the city's most popular music events, Love Saves the Day and Dot to Dot.
The Royal Photographic Society are hosting their Inspiring Photography Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, featuring photography talks, panel discussions and seminars.
For the foodies among you, indulge in a street food tour around the city centre, or book onto a trip around local vineyards. The Bedminster Beer Trail is also running from Friday to Sunday, with many South Bristol bars, breweries and pubs joining in the fun.
Enjoy the best of the outdoors with a day out at Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Cheddar Gorge and Caves or Longleat Safari Park.
On bank holiday Monday there are plenty of events to choose from, including outdoor activities at We The Curious, a riverside boat trip with Bristol Packet Boat Trips or a shutle service to Beeses riverside garden with Bristol Ferry. It's also your last chance to catch Wildlife Photographer of the Year at M Shed.
The weekend is always a great opportunity to plan a short break or family holiday in Bristol or take a day trip to the city and make the most of the extra day off. Find out more about places to stay in Bristol here, or check out our special offers to get those last-minute deals on accommodation.
If you’re thinking about visiting some of Bristol’s amazing array of attractions and activities, then there’s loads to get your teeth into on our Things To Do section.
If you're thinking, 'what's a long weekend without some delicious food, a cheeky drink in the sunshine (fingers crossed!) or just a relaxing coffee and a slice of cake?' Then get yourself over to our extensive Food & Drink section, which details all the scrumptious places to eat and drink in Bristol.
Browse the list below for even more details of what's on in Bristol but whatever you choose to do, you can be sure that you'll have the perfect Bristol Bank Holiday.