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Experience & Promotion
27 May 2025
Landmark brewery collaboration leads 2025 Bristol Harbour Festival alongside Thatchers Cider return
Bristol’s brewing greats unite for the first time as Thatchers Cider balloon takes flight and the Made In Bristol stage champions emerging local talent and food and drink
Experience & Promotion
21 May 2025
Explore Festival of Nature’s professional programme
Join a series of expert-led events for professionals in the environment, nature, and health sectors with Festival of Nature's Professional Programme of events.
Safe & Supported Communities
19 May 2025
Volunteers’ Week 2025: Neighbourly Opportunities for you and your business
For Volunteers' Week 2025, we're shining a light on our partners Neighbourly and their work giving local businesses the opportunity to make a positive impact through employee volunteering
Clean & Welcoming
19 May 2025
Bristol BID’s £18 million investment plan includes ambitious projects that enhance the look, feel and welcome of the city centre
A new Business Improvement District would unite and expand the three existing BIDs to deliver ambitious investment, with over £4M to be allocated to enhance the city's welcome
Safe & Supported Communities
15 May 2025
20 Days of Calm helps boost workplace wellbeing
Bristol workers embraced wellbeing through Stress Awareness Month campaign
Experience & Promotion
14 May 2025
100 days to go to Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 – with games hosted right here in Bristol
England awaits era-defining tournament as new Women's Rugby World Cup trophy unveiled and further tickets released.
BID Updates
14 May 2025
Bristol’s Business Improvement Districts unveil business plan to unite and expand operations
Three of Bristol’s Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) have revealed their plans for a more united approach to uplifting the city
Experience & Promotion
12 May 2025
Calling All Artists: Shine Bright at Bristol Light Festival 2026
Artists are invited to submit expressions of interest to showcase their work at the 2026 festival
Experience & Promotion
8 May 2025
Old City Sounds returns: Bristol’s free music festival back this August Bank Holiday
Saturday 23 August marks the return of Old City Sounds for its third edition, once again aligning with the city’s longest-running jazz celebration
Clean & Welcoming
8 May 2025
Progress Through Partnership : Our work with High Streets UK
Earlier this year, we joined other flagship high street BIDs from across the UK to form High Streets UK, a new national coalition committed to championing and shaping the future of our city centres.
Safe & Supported Communities
7 May 2025
Monthly Footfall Overview: April 2025
April experienced varied footfall trends on Park Street and Victoria Street
Experience & Promotion
28 Apr 2025
Another round, Bristol? Bristol Cocktail Weekend returns with first 25 bars and a brand-new festival hub at Bambalan announced
Bristol’s city centre is set to shake up a four-day celebration of cocktails & creativity as Bristol Cocktail Weekend returns for their third and most ambitious year to date this autumn!
Safe & Supported Communities
9 Apr 2025
Discover the best of Bristol this spring
Celebrate Easter in the city with our guide to Bristol’s cultural hotspots.
Safe & Supported Communities
7 Apr 2025
Monthly Footfall Overview: March 2025
Visitor numbers surged in March thanks to the arrival of warmer weather
Clean & Welcoming
2 Apr 2025
March Cleansing Report
Read about what our cleansing team have been up to this February
Sustainable & Green
31 Mar 2025
Over 3,500 bikes serviced thanks to successful Dr Bike initiative
Results from the 2024 Dr Bike survey show growing demand for the service among city workers
Experience & Promotion
27 Mar 2025
Henry V at Temple Church
We are delighted to support Insane Root Theatre's upcoming production of Henry V in Temple Church this summer
Sustainable & Green
26 Mar 2025
A positive drive for change: ‘Bristol businesses supported to ‘Get Started’ with climate action’
Collaboration aiding businesses to take action against climate change
Experience & Promotion
20 Mar 2025
Bristol Light Festival 2025 drives record visitor spend as economic impact surpasses £11m
Bristol Light Festival returned in February for another record breaking year
Safe & Supported Communities
17 Mar 2025
Weekly youth services available in Bristol City Centre, Redcliffe & Temple and Broadmead
Learn about the meaningful impact central Bristol youth organisations are making to our communities.
Safe & Supported Communities
10 Mar 2025
BCRP Awareness Week: Everything You Need To Know About Bristol’s Business Crime Reduction Partnership
The BCRP aims to bring together BIDs, Businesses, the local authority, and the police to reduce crime and its impact
Safe & Supported Communities
10 Mar 2025
Monthly Footfall Overview: February 2025
Bristol Light Festival helps boost footfall traffic in February
Clean & Welcoming
10 Mar 2025
Business representatives across the UK launch policy recommendations in response to business rates reform
Business representatives, including Director of Bristol City Centre BID, unite to launch policy recommendations aimed at protecting flagship high streets and preserving jobs and investment.
Safe & Supported Communities
5 Mar 2025
The Big Bristol Bus Boycott Business Breakfast: A Unique Opportunity For Business Leaders To Shape The Future
Bristol’s business community is being called upon to take part in a landmark event celebrating the city’s civil rights history while exploring the role of business in driving meaningful social change.