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Join Lyra Bristol Poetry for a free event at Waterstones Bristol this October to mark the end of Kat Lyons’ term as Bristol City Poet, and welcome the new post holder to the role. 

From Tuesday 15 October to Saturday 9 November, visitors are invited to experience the awe-inspiring, seven-metre-diameter earth sculpture, enhanced by a diverse community engagement programme. 

Explore the rich history of the world's oldest methodist building with free admission from 11 - 14 September 2024. 

Wake the Tiger is offering 20% off all tickets in September, before fun Halloween activities and a throwback Christmas installation arrive at the Amazement Park® later this year. 

We take a look at press and media coverage for Bath, from the #SummerInBristol 2024 campaign.

The Bristol Improv Theatre has announced that they have exceeded the £20,000 target of their ‘Save The Bristol Improv Theatre’ campaign, ensuring that the venue will remain open. 

This cute fluffy bundle is one of several flamingo chicks born this summer at Longleat Safari Park in Wiltshire.

Hampton by Hilton hotel at Bristol Airport has opened 50 additional bedrooms this summer to offer customers more choice and cater for demand.

Bristol-based environmental charity, Wildscreen and Wildlife Photographer of the Year partner to host WildPhotos – a new one-day event featuring the world’s best nature photographers.

Bristol is set to host two quarter-finals and both semi-finals.

The first phase of work to restore Birnbeck Pier was given the green light today (Wednesday 21 August) by North Somerset Council’s Planning and Regulatory Committee.

The multi award-winning master of mind control and psychological illusion, Derren Brown, returns to The Bristol Hippodrome in May 2025 with a brand-new live show, Only Human.