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Bristol Old Vic invities Bristol to join a celebration event for their three-year long heritage project, Unscripted.

Three mass ascents, 175 balloon flights, 15 competition balloons and two awe-inspiring Nightglows, the 2024 Bristol International Balloon Fiesta graced Bristol’s skyline for a spectacular weekend showcasing Bristol’s ballooning heritage. 

A state-of-the-art Central African-themed learning space is to be created at Bristol Zoo Project thanks to a one-million-pound grant from Biffa Award and the Fraxinus Charitable Trust.

The collaboration with Life Cycle, the Dr Bike scheme has been servicing the Redcliffe and Temple areas since 2021 to promote a more sustainable way to travel.

The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta has announced the shortlisted locations for this year's community launch programme.  

We take a look at press and media coverage of Bristol, from July 2024.

Ashton Gate Stadium will host England men’s A side against Ireland A in 2025 as it continues to confirm its status as the leading sports and events venue in the South West and one of the premier sports arenas in England.

The ultimate family day out, Wake The Tiger is offering 50% off all kids tickets from now until Sunday 1 September                                                                                           

World Helicopter Day takes place on Sunday August 18 this year and to mark the occasion The Helicopter Museum in Weston-super-Mare is staging a transport event with a difference.

The UK’s leading annual conference for environmental communicators is bringing delegates together at the recently reopened We The Curious on Thursday 28 November. 

Ambassador Cruise Line is set to launch an incredible August and September Campaign featuring generous savings and free onboard credit across its 2025 and 2026 itineraries.

Youth Music, the UK’s leading young people’s music charity, has today announced Bristol Old Vic as one of 11 UK recipients of its unique £1.5 million Energiser Fund, dedicated to preschool creativity.