Bristol Film Office: TV and films made or shot in Bristol – online

Quick info:

  • Type of event: online
  • Date: on demand
  • Time: anytime
  • Location: filmbristol.co.uk
  • Meeting point: n/a
  • Cost: free
  • Booking instructions: no booking required

‘In these unusual times when we’re all staying indoors, we’ve compiled a guide to some of the fantastic TV & film titles currently available to watch online that were filmed in or made in Bristol, for audiences to enjoy whilst they stay at home. ‘

Please note that titles available on BBC iPlayer require a UK TV license.

Explore the Tate gallery collections – online

Quick info:

  • Type of event: onine
  • Date: n/a
  • Time: anytime
  • Location: tate.org.uk
  • Cost: free
  • Booking instructions: no booking required

Explore artists and over 70,000 artworks and delve into the digital archive with Tate online collections. Tate holds the national collection of British art from 1500 to the present day, and international modern and contemporary art. (more…)

Find Bristol’s Hidden ‘Little Libraries’– year round, any time

Quick info:

  • Type of event: in person
  • Date: daily
  • Time: anytime
  • Location: Multiple locations around Bristol
  • Meeting point: Multiple locations around Bristol
  • Cost: free
  • Booking instructions: no booking required

Ever come across a “little library” before in Bristol? Take a day to explore the markers on this interactive map, and discover all the little libraries in the corners of the city.
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Watershed, alternative film streaming – various dates

Quick info:

  • Type of event: online
  • Date: various
  • Time: various
  • Location: watershed
  • Meeting point: n/a
  • Cost: various
  • Booking instructions: book online

Based right here in Bristol, Watershed is one of the most culturally upbeat and lively cinema venues in the UK, championing engagement, imagination and ingenuity’. As a special treat this spring, why not access Watershed online as it presents a diverse programme of films, live stream lunchtime talks and podcasts.

Bristol Arts Channel – various dates

Quick info:

  • Type of event: online
  • Date: various
  • Time: various
  • Location: bristolartschannel
  • Meeting point: n/a
  • Cost: various
  • Booking instructions: various

Bristol Arts Channel was started as a city-wide collaboration between arts organisations who wanted to offer a lockdown lifeline for their audiences missing the buzz and community of Bristol’s brilliant arts scene. Bristol Arts Channel is supported by Bristol & Bath Creative R&D and The Space, alongside a team of volunteers and founding partners – Watershed, Bristol Old Vic, Colston Hall, St Pauls Carnival, Trinity, Spike Island, St George’s Bristol, MAYK, Arnolfini, Paraorchestra, and Bristol Museums.

LiteratureWorks: ArtfulScribe – various dates

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LiteratureWorks champion the power of poetry, story, writing and reading by providing opportunities for writers who are resident in the South West of England to develop their craft by engagement with a Writers’ Community and project opportunities.’ (more…)

Bristol knitting society – various dates

Quick info:

  • Type of event: online
  • Date: various
  • Time: various
  • Location: Facebook
  • Meeting point: n/a
  • Cost: various
  • Booking instructions: join online

‘A warm welcome from UoB Knitting Society! It is a place for everyone, from beginners to experienced knitters, to meet and chat in a friendly and relaxed setting. Share hints and tips, take up a new skill or be inspired as you plan your next project. (more…)

KT Jewellery and Silversmithing, online tutorials, on demand

Quick info:

  • Type of event: online
  • Date: various
  • Time: various
  • Location: makeit.kim
  • Meeting point: n/a
  • Cost: free
  • Booking instructions: Book online

‘#12monthsofmetal is a year’s worth of free silversmithing tutorials by Kim Thomson, starting with the very, very basics. She has created a programme for you to build up your tools and jewellery making skills in a fun and accessible way. (more…)

These Two Hands: Art craft kit – on demand

Quick info:

  • Type of event: online
  • Date: on demand
  • Time: on demand
  • Location: thesetwohands
  • Meeting point: n/a
  • Cost: £15
  • Booking instructions: book online

‘With us all having to stay at home at the moment, These Two Hands offers you a brilliant opportunity to be creative. Why not join in a fun craft workshops, inspired by nature, and order your craft kit from Naomi to be posted or dropped off at your home in Bristol. (more…)