It's time to put on your shoes, whack on a bit of sun cream and get out the door! Let's take a peek at the exciting adventures in Bristol that await when you decide to seize your Saturday!
1. Get our mouth around some tasty delights at a Food Festival
You can hardly go from one weekend to the next without coming across another Bristol festival! Grillstock, Eat Drink Bristol Fashion, Vegfest, and so many more - something for everyone, and guaranteed to leave you stuffed and satisfied!
And don't worry if you've missed out - there's still the Foodies Festival 11-13th July, Grape & Grain Festival 12-14th Sept - and plenty more!
2. Jump on the beer bandwagon and visit one of Bristol's (many!) beer havens
If you're new to the beer scene in Bristol then an easy place to start is King Street, Bristol's unofficial 'beer quarter', playing host to Small Bar, The Famous Royal Navy Volunteer (or 'The Volly' if you can handle it), The Beer Emporium, The Old Duke, The Llandoger Trow, The King Bill, and more!
If you like a wide range of choice then take a peek in The Beer Emporium or The Famous Royal Navy Volunteer, both of which have more beers than you could shake a stick at! But hey - drink responsibly!
And if you want more of a low down on the beer scene then keep an eye on what Bristol and District young CAMRA members are up to - they're always out and about with an eagle eye on the best beers!
3. Get back to nature and discover a hidden gem
There's plenty of green space in Bristol, and it's likely that you've chilled out in plenty of the parks, BBQ'd all the meat you could handle, got lost on the Downs - but have you really explored them?
If you haven't been to the rock slide up by the suspension bridge, the hidden calm of Temple Church just off Victoria street, or the peaceful gardens of the Cathedral then I suggest you check them out!
And what about Brandon Hill - it's not just Cabot Tower that deserves a visit (open early morning til dusk) but you should also follow the water and take a peek at the little pools and ponds hidden amongst the shrubbery!
4. Bust out your sea legs and get that Captain's hat on!
Ok so there's no real beach in Bristol (despite what The Bronx tried to tell us when they came to visit Thekla), but it doesn't mean you can't enjoy the mermaid life!
Well... on second thought I wouldn't recommend taking a dip in Bristol harbour, but there are still plenty of options such as paddleboarding, rowing, sailing, etc that you can get involved with if you want to be a waterbaby for the day.
And if that sounds too much effort for a Saturday then do not despair! Take a picnic down to the waterfront and stare wistfully into the sunset as the cool water glistens around you. Stay a little longer and you'll get to enjoy the sunset over the river!
5. Treat yourself!
Everyone know Cabot Circus and Cribbs Causeway - but there is so much more in Bristol in terms of shopping than just these behemoths!
Each area in Bristol has it's own gem - Gloucester Road (with personal favourites Iota, Fox & Feather and The Olive Shed Shop), Clifton Village, North Street, Park Street (some awesome charity shops popping up here recently), St Nicholas Market - so many places there's something for everyone!
It's great to shop local and in Bristol it's easy - you just have to look!
Let me know how you like to spend your perfect Saturday in Bristol! Or at least a Saturday where you can be bothered to get out of bed!
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