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As winter’s cold passes and spring bursts into life, something magical is happening at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum. The warmer and longer days bring the emergence of many forms of precious new life.

PAW Patrol on safari! To celebrate the launch of ‘Jungle Pups’, the latest series from pre-school favourite PAW Patrol®, a life-sized version of the iconic PAW Patroller vehicle alongside the famous pups visited Longleat Safari in Wiltshire.

Discover a charming and magical illuminated trail within Gough’s Cave this Easter, where fairies glisten, flowers grow and eggs glow!

Bristol Comedy Garden will return to Queen Square from 12-16 June with five nights of all-star stand-up live in the Big Top.

The World’s last seagoing paddle steamer is returning to cruise the Bristol Channel this Summer building on the exceptional success of the 2023 season. 

After a hugely successful inaugural event last year, The Bristol Improv Theatre
are delighted to announce the return of The Little Improv Festival for 2024!

This Easter weekend, Bristol’s Ashton Gate Stadium will host its first ever Women’s Six Nations fixture as it becomes home to the world’s number one team, the Red Roses for their colossal clash against Wales on the 30th March, at 4:45pm.

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

Easter Candy for miles - quite literally - as UK’s first Candy Cannon arrives at Avon Valley, alongside Lambing Live and The Grinch as he attempts to steal Easter between 29 March - 14 April.

The Power of Running campaign brings to life inspirational stories that highlight the transformative impact running has on individuals and communities in Great Run locations across the UK, including Bristol. 

On the 30 March at 2pm, Bristol Aquarium will be hosting Neville and Sally Hollingworth as they present - Jurassic Pompeii.

Leading leisure airline Jet2.com has today announced that it will use a blend of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at Bristol Airport in 2024.