Author: helen.chadwick

Banksy Bristol trail, self-guided tour – on demand

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Quick info:

  • Type of event: in person
  • Date: on demand
  • Time: on demand (24 hour access period after purchase)
  • Location: Bristol – Banksy pieces around the Floating Harbour, Park Street, Stokes Croft and Montpelier
  • Meeting point: Bristol
  • Cost: £1.99
  • Booking instructions: download the app

Following on from A Piece of Banksy, why not visit the remaining Banksy pieces in his hometown, or enjoy this second self-guided tour in the Bristol series as an entity on its own. Easy to use navigation takes you on a trail of Banksy artwork to remember. (more…)

A piece of Banksy, self-guided tour – on demand

Posted on by helen.chadwick

Quick info:

  • Type of event: in person
  • Date: on demand
  • Time: on demand (24 hour access period after purchase)
  • Location: The tour covers about 3 miles starting in Stokes Croft before heading up to the top of Park Street, then down to College Green before heading into the harbourside
  • Meeting point: Boston Tea Party, Stokes Croft
  • Cost: £10 (one ticket for two devices, over 24 hours)
  • Booking instructions: buy online at wherethewall.com

‘Discovering the Banksy Bristol story with 13 significant Banksy locations to explore around the city, and audio commentary from John Nation, the internationally recognised authority on the global graffiti art movement, and central figure in the Bristol and Banksy story from the early 1980’s.’

Bristol walking route maps – on demand

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Quick info:

  • Type of event: in person
  • Date: on demand
  • Time: on demand
  • Location: various
  • Meeting point: various
  • Cost: free
  • Booking instructions: no booking required

‘Get out of bed and have some fun exploring the many walking routes in Bristol, both beautiful and historically significant. Please access the video content, showing your desired route, and use the downloadable maps to plan your route in advance of setting off.’

A Forgotten Landscape, walking map – on demand

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Quick info:

  • Type of event: in person
  • Date: on demand
  • Time: on demand
  • Location: various
  • Meeting point: various
  • Cost: free
  • Booking instructions: no booking required

‘A Forgotten Landscape is an area with a rich heritage, stunning views and special places waiting to be discovered. To help you explore we have created a series of new walking routes across the landscape. (more…)

Paddle Boarding Adventure, tasters and harbourside adventures – various dates from April

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Quick info:

  • Type of event: in person
  • Date: Taster session Monday to Friday, Harbourside adventure Saturday and Sunday from April
  • Time: Taster Session (1.5 hours approx.): Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30 pm, Monday and Tuesday at 11 am, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 11 am, 2 pm and 4 pm; Harbourside Adventure (2 hours approx.): Saturday and Sunday at 11 am and 2 pm
  • Location: Bristol harbourside
  • Meeting point: The Cottage Inn, Baltic Wharf, Bristol BS1 6XG  
  • Cost: taster session from £25; harbourside adventure from £40
  • Booking instructions: book online
  • Special instructions: bring a towel, clothes to wear in the water, dry clothing, old trainers/water shoes – must be moderately physically fit, and under 120 kg. COVID-19 Update: Changing rooms and toilets are currently closed. Wetsuits can be provided if required

‘Experience the UK’s fastest growing watersport with SUP Bristol and see Bristol from a brand new perspective. Explore the exciting waterways of Bristol Harbourside, with our award winning team to show you the ropes.’

Clevedon Marine Lake – year round

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Quick info:

  • Type of event: in person
  • Date: all year round
  • Time: 24/7
  • Location: Clevedon Lake, 170 Old Church Rd, Clevedon BS21 7TU
  • Meeting point: main entrance, off Church Road
  • Cost: free
  • Booking instructions: n/a
  • Special instructions: the lake is open to swimmers, SUPs/paddleboards, canoes and small sailing boats. Model boats are welcome in the smaller pool. There are no lifeguards. Visitors are asked to maintain a distance of at least 2m from each other.  

‘Where tide and time wait… just a stone’s throw from Bristol… Clevedon Marine Lake is an amazing space the size of two football pitches, with a picture postcard view over the world’s largest seawater infinity pool, offering a world class sea haven beside the third largest tidal range in the world. (more…)

E scooter hire – year round

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Quick info:

  • Type of event: in person
  • Date: daily
  • Time: 24/7
  • Location: Bristol e-scooter hire
  • Meeting point: central pick up/drop off points in Bristol
  • Cost: e-scooters unlock for £0.99 and cost 14p per minute (discounted student rate)
  • Booking instructions: download the Voi app, register your mobile number and locate the nearest available scooter using the map
  • Special instructions: you must be over 18 years of age and hold a full or provisional driving licence.  All new riders are encouraged to complete Voi’s digital e-scooter traffic school via the link #RideLikeVoila. 

‘Hop-on hop-off e-scooters are now available in Bristol and Bath through Travel West and Voi to help residents and visitors to get around central areas. (more…)

Bristol Tandem Bike Hire – year round

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Quick info:

  • Type of event: in person
  • Date: daily
  • Time: 10 am to 2 pm
  • Location: Queens Square BS1, Victoria Park BS3, Temple Meads Railway Station, Princes Wharf BS1
  • Meeting point: central pick up/drop off points in Bristol
  • Cost: half day – £40, whole day £65, weekend £110, week £180
  • Booking instructions: book online
  • Special instructions: the hire fee is per tandem for 2 people to share. £10 deposit applies which is deducted from the final fee.

‘Hire tandem bikes from Bristol Tandem Hire and you can enjoy your own adventures near or far. Discover/explore your own tandem journeys together on excellent, British built tandems. (more…)

Mountain biking at Ashton Court Estate – year round

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Quick info:

  • Type of event: in person
  • Date: Daily
  • Time: 8 am to 6:15 pm February, 8 am to 7:15 pm March, 8 am to 8:15 pm April
  • Location: Ashton Court
  • Meeting point: Ashton Court
  • Cost: free
  • Booking instructions: booking not required
  • Special instructions: bring your mountain bike as bike hire is currently not available

‘With a range of trails on offer, we have something to offer riders of all abilities. The mountain bike trails at Ashton Court Estate are suitable for all abilities. (more…)

Joy in Dance: Lunchtime Shakeout with Spike island, online dance – 18 February

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Quick info:

  • Type of event: online
  • Date: 18 February
  • Time: 12:30 pm to 1 pm
  • Location: Spike Island website
  • Meeting point: YouTube Live, link will be sent beforehand via email
  • Cost: free
  • Booking instructions: sign up online

‘Join Grace Willow of Joy In Dance as she invites you to stop what you’re doing and join in the Lunchtime Shakeout: 30 minutes of simple and invigorating dance and body movement. (more…)