Explore online and in-person activities based in and around Bristol with the Global Lounge
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A fun walk around Bristol’s iconic music venues, past and present, and tales of the famous bands that played them. Advance Bookings are required.
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You’ll be introduced to stencil art from the very beginnings of recorded-human history, to the modern day with Banksy art. Just what did inspire him to become so impressive at stencil art in a world of graffiti art in Bristol? These sessions are a great way to spray street art, “get your hands on the cans” and take home some self-sprayed artwork, using our water-based spray paints and laser cut stencils. (A2 artwork size which is 59cm by 42cm).
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Now in its 16th year, The Haunted and Hidden Bristol Walking Tour is back! As seen on “Most Haunted”, the fully outdoor 80 minute walk combines haunted buildings, TV locations and Bristol trivia. Advance Bookings are required due to the current ‘Rule of 6’ restriction. Private walks are available on a date to suit.
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Pride Day will take place on Saturday 10th July and this year will be held in Castle Park, it will be a day that will focus on bringing people back together. The LGBT+ community and its allies have spent so much time apart over the last year,
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Explore the sights and sounds of the tranquil countryside right on our doorstep as we cruise along the feeder canal and through Netham Lock to the leafy riverbanks of St Anne’s and Conham River Park. Look out for otters, ducks, swans, kingfishers, deer and foxes as you glide slowly towards the famous Beeses, nestled on the river bank. At Beeses you can either treat yourselves to a some of the delicious options from their Deli Bar, or enjoy some refreshing drinks with your friends. Price includes boat journey only – food and drink must be bought from Beese’s directly upon arrival.
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The walk on the slave trade and its impact on Bristol, will incorporate the 1,000 year history of Bristol as a port, a summary history of Bristol’s participation in the English and British slave trade including the abolition of the slave trade in 1807 and the abolition of slavery in 1833, and reference to Bristol born Edward Colston, an official of the Royal African Company, and his divisive legacy to Bristol. The walk will take in the historic harbour of Bristol including the Floating Harbour, the City Centre, Park Street, Bristol Cathedral, Pero’s Bridge, and John Cabot’s statue by the Arnolfini.
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More and more people are interested in vegan/plant based eating. Join this workshop to find out more about the V-side!
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This year the Festival of Archaeology is kicking off with the theme ‘Exploring Local Places’. Organisers are putting together archaeological events allowing you to explore your local community, stories and people that lived there.
What started off as a two-day festival has evolved into two weeks of exciting
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The highly-acclaimed Great Weston Ride will be back again in 2021 after its eleventh outing overcame the coronavirus challenge and was rated a huge success by the people who matter most – the riders themselves. (more…)
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Closer Each Day: The Improvised Soap Opera is the longest improvised narrative in the world. This spontaneous soap opera is Bristol’s cult comedy show; every episode is dramatic, hilarious and entirely improvised. Who knows what’ll happen next? The cast certainly don’t!