Bristol is widely acclaimed for
the quality of its visitor attractions, from the myriad wildlife of Bristol Zoo
to the historical discoveries aboard Brunel’s Great Britain, but its many wide
open spaces also play host to lively festivals and events throughout the year -
especially during the summer months.
Activities such as the Bristol
Worldwide Balloon Fiesta and Bristol Harbour Festival draw crowds from across
the UK and even further afield, while those who look deeper into the city's
offerings will find a calendar packed with events to please visitors of all
interests and backgrounds - from art exhibitions celebrating diverse cultures
to world-class theatre shows and musical acts taking to the stage at central
venues such as the Bristol Hotels.
The Bristol Harbour Festival is
one of the first major events of the summer season, encompassing all two miles
of the city's famous maritime harbour. The weekend festival that takes place at
the start of August involves music, dance and fireworks - not to mention
impressive sailing displays - and for the first time this year, Bristol's
expansive Castle Park area will play host to dedicated children's events,
including a circus. Elsewhere in historic Bristol, local performing troupe Old
Vic's Young Company will stage exclusive shows for punters on the cobbles of
King Street.
From the deep blue sea to the
clear blue sky, clement weather is always on the cards when participants in the
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta take to the skies later in the month. Now
in its 32nd year, takes place. Once again promise to be a jam-packed event,
with around 250 stalls offering everything from traditional festival grub to
fun fair activities for festival-goers.
New for this year is the Fiesta
Activity Zone being set up on the West lawn, in front of the Mansion House,
where attendees can take on assault courses and other activities before night
falls and they enjoy the spectacular nightglow displays, before retiring to
nearby Hotels in Bristol.
The Balloon Fiesta isn't the only
airborne spectacle enticing visitors to Bristol this summer, with the Bristol
International Festival of Kites and Air Creations following hot on its heels at
Ashton Court Estate. A little more down-to-earth, the Bristol Half Marathon
takes to the streets, boasting more than 15,000 participants, and the South
Western city will also be hosting Briefest.
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