Not sure what things to do in Bristol this weekend? Whatever the weather, whatever your mood, we’ll always have you covered. Be it the best restaurants and gigs to awesome art galleries and bottomless brunches, we’ve got you weekend sorted.
Take some ‘Inspiration’ from Temple Meads
As part of Railway 200 celebrations of the modern railway, ‘Inspiration’ is a unique travelling exhibition housed inside a specially-liveried train. This free experience explores key moments in railway innovation, engineering and future careers through interactive carriages.
See the complete works of William Shakespeare performed (sort of)
You can catch an incredible production of Macbeth in Bristol this weekend. Or you can actually catch all the Bard’s plays in one place, with The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged). The worldwide comic phenomenon returns with an updated and reinvented rollercoaster ride through all 37 of his legendary plays.
Go back to 1848 at the immersive historic pub
The Robin Hood will turn back the clock for a one-off immersive theatre experience set on the day the pub first opened in 1848. From 3.30pm until 9.30pm, the pub will operate with roaming characters, live folk music and no fourth wall. Expect whispered business deals over the arrival of the railroad or card games with questionable stakes and fiery arguments about workers’ rights. There are even rumours that Isambard Kingdom Brunel himself might stop in to raise a glass.
Costumes are encouraged (but not required). Suggestions include shawls, braces, waistcoats, workers’ caps, simple dresses and boots. The event is free to attend, and all ages are welcome, with no tickets required. Guests are encouraged to arrive at any point during the afternoon or evening. The pub has a capacity of 110, and a one-in-one-out policy will operate if needed, whether due to queues or the occasional workers’ riot.
Fall in love with the piano all over again
Founded by Nils Frahm, Piano Day celebrates the expressive power of all 88 keys and returns to Bristol Beacon with three remarkable artists this Sunday. Headlining is Poppy Ackroyd, one of the UK’s most inventive pianist-composers, joined by Icelandic composer and producer Snorri Hallgrímsson and composer-pianist Charlie Hooper-Williams.
Have a crackin’ time with these illuminations
You can celebrate 50 years of Aardman magic with an illuminated trail in Cheddar Gorge. Gough’s Cave will transform into a glowing, immersive experience celebrating the much-loved characters like Wallace & Gromit and Morph. Little cave dwellers can even try to crack a secret code to receive an Easter treat.
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