Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and SundayFree
Arnolfini
Contemporary exhibitions on the harbourside, with a well-stocked bookshop and a cafe-bar where you can linger over coffee by the water.
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Things to Do in Bristol This Weekend
The markets, exhibitions, shows and days out worth your Saturday and Sunday around Bristol, Bath and the Severn — hand-picked, no endless scrolling.
Updated 15 October 2026 · events curated by Morning Courier
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Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and SundayFree
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
A grand Edwardian museum with Egyptian galleries, Bristol art and a famous gypsy moth plane in the foyer, free to enter.
Find out more →Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Royal West of England Academy (RWA)
Bristol's oldest art gallery, in a grand Victorian building, with rotating exhibitions and the much-loved Annual Open each autumn.
Find out more →Every Saturday and SundayFree
Harbourside Market
Street food, local produce and makers along the waterfront, making for an easy weekend wander with the harbour as backdrop.
Find out more →Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and SaturdayFree
St Nicholas Market
A covered market in the Georgian Exchange, with independent stalls and the Glass Arcade's street food under one historic roof.
Find out more →Every SundayFree
Tobacco Factory Sunday Market
A proper neighbourhood market with bread, cheese, veg and vintage finds, plus a coffee at the Tobacco Factory bar afterwards.
Find out more →Every SaturdayFree
Ashton Court parkrun
A timed 5km through the deer park; walk, jog or volunteer alongside a friendly crowd of all ages.
Find out more →DailyFree
Ashton Court Estate
Wander 850 acres of parkland, deer and woodland paths, then warm up with a cup of tea at the estate cafe.
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Blaise Castle Estate
Wander the gorge and woodland to the folly castle, then browse the free museum of everyday Bristol life in Blaise House.
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Bristol Ferry Boats
Hop aboard the yellow-and-blue ferries for a relaxed autumn view of the floating harbour from the water.
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Bristol Zoo Project (Wild Place)
Giraffes, bears and wolves along level woodland paths, an easy and rewarding outing for grandparents and grandchildren together.
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Cabot Tower & Brandon Hill
Climb the 1897 tower for sweeping views over the harbour and Clifton, then rest on a bench among the park's gardens.
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Tyntesfield (National Trust)
A Victorian Gothic mansion with autumn-tinted grounds, a kitchen garden, a chapel and a proper tea room to finish.
Find out more →17 Oct
She's Got the SHIB- SHIB: Sudanese Youth Comedy Drama
A lively community comedy drama from young Sudanese performers, offered for one Saturday only at a welcoming neighbourhood theatre.
Find out more →17 Oct
St Werburghs City Farm Autumn Fair 2026
A community autumn fair in an orchard setting at the much-loved city farm, with a friendly, seasonal atmosphere for all ages.
Find out more →18 Oct
Dance Fitness Fiesta, Bath ~ NOV 2026
A lively November dance-fitness party in Bath, with easy-to-follow routines and plenty of smiles.
Find out more →18 Oct
Senior Fencing Classes!
Try something new with a fencing class designed for older beginners, offering gentle exercise and good company.
Find out more →18 OctFree
Sunday Striders FREE Run Club
A friendly, no-cost Sunday run club where you can set your own pace and meet fellow active locals.
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