We are passionate about the experience of open air theatre, and we hope to infect you with our enthusiasm. 

For more information about what makes open air theatre so special, including information on our wet weather policy and how to get the most out of open air theatre, click here.

For an interactive map of festival venues, click here.

Bristol is an ancient city, rich in culture, heritage and beauty.

The city offers a wide variety of activities to participate in, events to attend, and attractions to visit.

Bristol has excellent transport links to the rest of the UK, and these are detailed in the 'Getting here' section.

Why not make a weekend of it?  Bristol has award winning hotels, bed and breakfasts and health spas, so you can make the most of your visit.  Just click on 'Accommodation' to find out more.

The Clifton Suspension Bridge, SS Great Britain, @Bristol centre, Bristol Zoo - these are just some of the great attractions Bristol has to offer.  After all, we don't offer 24 hour Shakespeare (yet), so you will have time to soak in the heritage and culture of this great city.  Our 'Attractions' page gives you a taster of Bristol life.

Spoilt for choice?  We have put together a sample itinerary to help you plan your visit to Bristol.  Click on 'Sample Itineraries' to find out more.

For more information on Bristol, have a look at VisitBristol.co.uk - a source of comprehensive information for any visit to Bristol.


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