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Banksy’s dystopian exhibition Everyone wants to go to Dismaland right now, even Katy Perry: Wish there was a hyperloop to Dismaland :-/ — KATY PERRY (@katyperry) August 21, 2015 For those lucky enough to have picked up tickets and visit the hottest thing that’s happened to Weston Super Mare since the invention of fish n […]

Brilliant time lapse of Bristol After last week’s beautiful tilt shift video of Bristol, another fantastic Bristol video has emerged from Pablo de las Cuevas. Shot mostly in 2013, with over 100,000 pictures, using different techniques such as hyperlapses and 360º photography it really shows the beauty of Bristol. If you want more amazing Bristol […]

11 ways to nurse your soul: Bristol Eateries Abby of the fantastic Bristol food blog, Bristol Eating adventures has been sampling & writing about places to eat in Bristol since 2012 and in this time has come up with an array of places in Bristol to nurse your soul. When I’ve had a bad day I sometimes daydream about my […]

Where will the UWE students go? After 9 years and 3.7 million people through the doors, Syndicate will be closing. There’s multiple questions everyone will be asking… “Where will we go for foam parties now?” “How will I find more freshers to creep on?” “Is there another club where they sell Jagerbombs?” – (yes, every club does, don’t […]

One of the best Bristol videos you’ll see From the brilliant videographer Nim Jethwa, this short film of Bristol miniaturised fantastically shows Bristol life across the city. If you want more amazing Bristol videos check out the Best of Bristol videos.

All of the best photos and videos from Bristol’s balloon fiesta Let’s relive one of the best weekends in Bristol (apart from the over crowding and parking issues). The balloon fiesta mass ascent. Finding Stuart. The William Hill Scottish Cup The FIRE. Just how awesome the balloons looked in the Bristol sky. The balloons from far. […]

Brilliant Bristol Balloon Fiesta Time Lapse Videos Did you hear? There was some sort of fiesta involving balloons going on last weekend. 500,000 people flocked to Ashton Court to watch balloons ascend. Well if you did miss it, we’ve uncovered 6 unbelievable time lapses so you can relieve every moment. 1. Friday evening for the launch of […]

Glorious close ups of the Bristol Balloon Fiesta Resident man on Bristol’s ground, Colin Moody was (like 499,999 other people this weekend) at the Bristol Balloon Fiesta capturing the best the balloons had to offer. 1. For some of us its the first time, for others they remember every event and come back proudly displaying their balloon […]

Stuck for something to do in August? Now until August 31st: Join about 500,000 people and take a picture of all the 70 Shauns in the City Now until 31st August: Have a look at ‘The Bristol Whales’ in Millennium square. A sculpture made from 70,000 old plastic bottles. Thursday 6th – Sunday 9th: Catch all of the balloons at Bristol […]

Hot Air Balloons Fly Over Bristol to Launch Bristol International Balloon Fiesta In this brilliant video from the 31st of July 2015, 25 hot air balloons take off to officially launch this year’s Balloon Fiesta. Running from August 6th to August 9th, the 37th International Balloon Fiesta looks set to be one of the best yet.

Will we be flying down a massive slide in Bristol? Have you ever noticed those massive events that keep appearing on Facebook recently? Well a new one has appeared proclaiming this: “Summer 2015 brings you the most exhilarating water event to ever hit Bristol! This event is free admission! You just show up and be […]

11 different ways to approach a Shaun on the trail. There’s 70 Shaun the Sheep’s in Bristol & multiple ways to interact with them. Colin Moody has brilliantly captured 11 different ways that you can approach a Shaun on the trail. 1. As an old friend, slightly intimidated by your new tattoos. 2. Working out route […]

Further details of DJ Derek’s last movements have been released Avon & somerset police have released further details of the last known movements of DJ Derek. Police believe Derek boarded the number 5 bus in the centre just after 11pm, July 10th. It’s then thought Derek got off on Brook Road’s junction before heading towards […]

DJ Derek has been reported missing DJ Derek who’s real name Derek Morris has not been seen for the last 3 weeks and has now been reported missing. Derek’s niece Jennifer has been appealing to the public on Twitter and Facebook for his safe return. Aged 73, Derek has lived in St Pauls, Bristol since 1978. Derek’s […]

Like bad films and live in Bristol? You’ll ruddy love this then. Run by Timon Singh, the brilliant Bristol Bad Film Club have been mesmerising audiences across Bristol with cult films, horrendous movies, and unknown classics. A Dwarf Filipino actor playing James Bond? Check. Cowboys and Dinosaurs? Check. The Room? Enough said. We spoke to these heroes of Bristol to delve […]

The Canteen, Bristol Now an institution of Stokes Croft, The Canteen is most commonly known for being the place where you’ll find the famous ‘Mild Mild West’ Banksy, some unusual Stokes Croft characters and an assortment of pretty tasty music. We spoke to Jamie Pike, one of its co-founders to find out just a little bit more about The Canteen. 1. […]

There’s lots of things to do in Bristol this July Stuck for things to do in Bristol during July? From snapping sheep sculptures to calling out Bristolian phrases in bingo, here’s 15 of them. Now until August 31st: Join about 500,000 people and take a picture of the 70 Shauns in the City July 4th – 12th: Do all […]

Naked Bike Ride in Bristol Over 400 people set off from the Full Moon in Stokes Croft on the naked bike ride in Bristol. Travelling over 4 miles around Bristol, the riders came back into Stokes Croft in a variety of vehicles and different variants of birthday suits. For more about Bristol’s naked bike ride, […]

Fantastic photos of Bristol from Nick Church I grew up in Portishead, which to anyone my age meant knocking about in the woods, crabbing in Portishead docks, and endless summer days at the open air pool (calling it the Lido came later, to make it sound posh). Inspired by my late Father, I became interested […]

The naked bike ride came to Bristol last weekend Kicking off at the Full Moon in Stokes Croft. Bristol hosted the world’s naked bike ride and surprisingly it was full of lots and lots of wobbly bits. We’ve found the 17 best things about the whole thing. 1. The Full Moon were happy with hosting a naked […]

St. Paul’s Carnival gets cancelled and this happens After St. Paul’s Carnival got cancelled a lady was interviewed by the BBC in St. Pauls. Unluckily for her, some passing St. Paul’s locals were ready to gate crash it. Still upset about St. Paul’s cancellation? Never fear here are 10 Alternatives to St. Paul’s Carnival. Want more […]

St. Paul’s Carnival may be cancelled but there’s plenty to do instead St Paul’s has been cancelled because of ‘ongoing challenges’ faced by the organisers. There will be a much smaller indoor event in September but nothing like the usual shenanigans. But all is not lost! There’s actually lots going on around Bristol so you […]

Foodies Festival Launches New Festival on The Downs in Bristol Celebrating 10th Anniversary 26-28th June Foodies Festival, the UK’s biggest celebration of food and drink, hits Bristol on the Downs this weekend 26-28th June to celebrate its 10th anniversary. There will be Michelin-star and celebrity chefs cooking live, mountains of artisan producers, new food and drink theatres and more street […]

Over 330 people are set to cycle naked through the streets of Bristol A part of the ‘World Naked Bike Ride’, Bristol is hosting the naked cycle event for the 6th time. Highlighting the vulnerability of cyclists on crowded roads; hundreds of people are set to attend a naked bike demonstration against car culture and oil-dependency. The […]

There’s always lots of unusual stuff spotted in Bristol Have you ever walked through Bristol and seen something ridiculous? Like a stag do gone wrong, a bloke in a bathtub in Stokes Croft, an unusual busker? We take a look at 18 brilliant things spotted in Bristol. 1. A drive through ATM on Corn Street 2. This bloke […]

Who won the Bristol Good Food awards this year? The Bristol good food awards have been announced with all of the best places in Bristol to eat. Best Breakfast – Bakers & Co Best Restaurant – Casamia Best Chef – Toby Gritten (The Pump House) Best Newcomer – No Mans Grace Best Ambassador for Bristol Food – […]

Colin Moody’s Amazing Bristol Pictures Colin Moody is a bit of a Bristol legend. Presenter of The Source on Made In Bristol TV, host for events companies and charities. iPad guru to Bristol’s elders, on BCfm 93.2fm and a phenomenal Bristol photo blogger. Armed with just his iPad, Colin takes glorious photos of Bristol, completely capturing Bristol’s essence. […]

The Weird & Wonderful World of The Swan With Two Necks Have you ever passed a pub on a side road and said ‘this place looks like a right local pub’. Well The Swan with Two Necks is the definition of one of these little unknown places. Located in St. Judes on Little Ann Street, we accidently stumbled […]

76 households in Montpellier ready for the Jumble Trail Stuck for something to do in Bristol this weekend? Try the Montpellier Jumble Trail! What’s a Jumble Trail I hear you ask? Well it’s like a car-boot but on the streets with households setting up stalls outside their houses. It kicks off at 11am Sunday 21st in… you guess it, Montpellier. […]

Best of Bristol on Instagram Have you heard of IGers Bristol? They’re one of the best Bristol instagram accounts out there. Selecting the best Bristol instagram photos each day. We caught up with the amazing people behind the account, Jess and Jon to find their all time favourite 10 favourite Bristol instagram photos. ​1. Portishead Marina […]