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Experience & Promotion
22 Jul 2025
Women’s Rugby World Cup announce Fan Zone locations
England ready to welcome the world as Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Fan Zone locations confirmed
Experience & Promotion
18 Jul 2025
Jazz icons, brass collectives and secret gigs revealed in first wave of Old City Sounds 2025 line-up
Free music celebration returns this August Bank Holiday with dedicated children’s area
Safe & Supported Communities
16 Jul 2025
Where to watch the UEFA Women’s Euros 2025 in Bristol
Are you a football fan in need of a venue to cheer on the Lionesses at the Euros this summer? Look no further than our roundup
Experience & Promotion
15 Jul 2025
Boats, beats and big tops: Bristol Harbour Festival returns this weekend with a city-wide celebration
Charity partner All Aboard Watersports, Cirque Bijou, Good Law Project, tall ship Galeón Andalucía and hundreds of local performers lead a spectacular programme of culture and connection
Safe & Supported Communities
8 Jul 2025
Monthly Footfall Overview: June 2025
Year-on-year footfall figures surge for two of Bristol’s key areas
Clean & Welcoming
8 Jul 2025
PS. With Love: Park Street comes alive with new street decoration inspired by Bristol stories
From hidden bells to Alfred the Gorilla - a vibrant new art installation celebrates the people, places and quirks of one of Bristol’s best-loved areas
Safe & Supported Communities
8 Jul 2025
Bristol BCRP achieves National Standards Accreditation for Excellence in Crime Reduction
This recognition highlights the partnership’s exceptional performance in creating a safer city centre for businesses, staff and the public.
BID Updates
4 Jul 2025
Bristol businesses deliver a YES vote for a unified and expanded BID, unlocking £18 million investment for the city centre
Businesses back ambitious five-year plan to elevate safety, sustainability and vibrancy across the city centre
Experience & Promotion
2 Jul 2025
Bristol Harbour Festival partners with Good Law Project to bring national icons Carol Vorderman and Ella Morgan to the Expression Stage
A groundbreaking day of activism, artistry and identity to take over Millennium Square - presented by Good Law Project, Diverse Artists Network and Bristol Legacy Foundation
Experience & Promotion
26 Jun 2025
Love Bristol Gift Card celebrates three years with record growth and £180k+ in local spend
Teacher gifting trend helps drive momentum as card expands to 190+ citywide venues
Experience & Promotion
25 Jun 2025
Full steam ahead, Gromit!
A steam train loaded with sculptures of Wallace, Gromit, Feathers McGraw and Wallace’s latest invention, Norbot made its way into Bristol along the city’s harbour railway this morning (25 June).
Experience & Promotion
24 Jun 2025
Iconic tall ship Galeón Andalucía to make first-ever voyage into Bristol Harbour Festival this July
The Galeón Andalucía will sail into Bristol this summer for Bristol Harbour Festival.
Experience & Promotion
20 Jun 2025
Trollblazing! Poppy joins the cast of Gromit Unleashed
In collaboration with the world-famous Californian animation studio DreamWorks, Poppy joins the dazzling lineup of Gromit Unleashed 3.
Experience & Promotion
18 Jun 2025
Temple Church hosts free summer programme of performance & wellbeing to celebrate radical reimagining of Shakespeare’s Henry V
This summer, Bristol’s historic Temple Church will be transformed by a vibrant programme of free public events celebrating Insane Root Theatre’s radical new staging of Henry V
BID Updates
16 Jun 2025
Your Business, Our Priority, Bristol’s Future – It’s time to vote yes to Bristol’s future
By Steve Bluff, Director of Redcliffe & Temple BID and BID Lead for the new Bristol BID proposal
Safe & Supported Communities
16 Jun 2025
Businesses urged to back £18M BID proposal with £2.75M safety commitment at its heart
Businesses are being encouraged to vote YES in the upcoming Bristol BID ballot, which promises a £2.75 million investment in safety, crime prevention and wellbeing.
Experience & Promotion
13 Jun 2025
St Pauls Carnival to bring the spirit of carnival to Bristol Harbour Festival for the first time
A landmark cultural collaboration brings Caribbean creativity to the harbourside in a powerful celebration of community and continuity
Experience & Promotion
11 Jun 2025
Lights. Camera. Action
Star appeal brings red carpet glamour to Gromit Unleashed 3.
Experience & Promotion
9 Jun 2025
Over 30 free pop-up performances to take place across Bristol’s city centre for Make Music Day
Saturday 21 June will see various city centre venues come together to bring free musical performances and activities to the people of Bristol
Sustainable & Green
5 Jun 2025
Voting opens for a greener Bristol: £2.2M of new Bristol BID investment set to help businesses reach net zero
The Bristol BID ballot opened on Thursday 5th June with plans to invest £2.2 million in city-wide environmental initiatives and support for local businesses to tackle climate change.
Safe & Supported Communities
4 Jun 2025
Monthly Footfall Overview: May 2025
Busy weekends, warm weather, and international visitors drove footfall in May
Safe & Supported Communities
30 May 2025
Bristol’s night-time economy retains coveted Purple Flag status
Bristol has once again been officially recognised for its work supporting the city’s thriving night-time economy, after having its Purple Flag status renewed for the 15th year running
Experience & Promotion
29 May 2025
Sculpture sites for Gromit Unleashed 3 revealed
Find your favourite Aardman characters across Bristol this summer, with trail locations for Gromit Unleashed 3 revealed.
Experience & Promotion
29 May 2025
Bristol BID unveils bold plans to amplify city life through £5.7M investment in culture, marketing and promotion
New unified BID promises to boost footfall, celebrate Bristol’s identity and strengthen visibility for local businesses