Heritage Open Days at Glenside Hospital Museum, 10Am-4pm
Glenside Hospital Museum opens its doors for Heritage Open Days from 10am to 4pm.
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Kingswood and Fishponds offer plenty to discover, from the converted railway path leading towards Chipping Sodbury, to Thekla, a live music venue in Bristol Harbour since 1984. But with work, life, and constant online updates, the best local events get overlooked. We sort through it for you. Each week, we highlight what's worth knowing, the events, openings, and local spots that make this area a great place to live. No fluff. Just the essentials.
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Glenside Hospital Museum opens its doors for Heritage Open Days from 10am to 4pm.
Sip & Paint event at Porto Lounge Fishponds celebrating Bristol Lights with art and refreshments.
Sip and paint event at Porto Lounge Fishponds features a twilight waters-themed art session.
A Sip & Paint session at Porto Lounge Fishponds features the 'Twilight Waters' themed art project.
A back-to-school-themed art market featuring local artisans and craft vendors at The Crafty Egg Fishponds.
What's on in Kingswood and Fishponds covers a wide range of local activity. Whether you're looking for things to do or checking scheduled events, this site helps you find venues for Food & Drink, Family & Kids, Nightlife & Music, cultural events, fitness and outdoor pursuits, and Shopping & Markets. The areas include residential neighbourhoods like Totterdown and commercial spaces including Bristol Harbour, each hosting different types of gatherings throughout the year.
Events in Kingswood and Fishponds reflect the community and local institutions. You’ll find performances, pub evenings, arts and cultural activities, walking groups, and seasonal community suppers. Family activities, fitness programmes, and outdoor pursuits along routes like the Bristol and Bath Railway Path are regular features. Food and drink events, market days, and shopping opportunities provide chances to explore what's available locally.
The site makes it easy to plan your week. Filter events this week or this weekend by category, search by venue, or browse guides explaining what each neighbourhood offers. Each listing includes details to help you decide what suits your interests, so you can find what you're looking for without endless searching.
Use our site and the this weekend filter to see events across the area. Browse by category, Food & Drink, Family & Kids, Nightlife & Music, Culture & Arts, Fitness & Outdoors, or Shopping & Markets, or filter by venue or neighbourhood, such as Bristol Harbour or Totterdown. Listings update regularly, helping you plan your weekend.
Live music venues include Thekla, which has been moored in Bristol Harbour since 1984. The Nightlife & Music category on our site lists performances and gigs. Check listings for everything from pub sessions to shows at venues. Upcoming events include performances at Oldbury Court Inn, Fishponds.
Our site lists weekday events in several categories. Discover experiences with Food & Drink, exhibitions in Culture & Arts, Fitness & Outdoors activities, events at Shopping & Markets, and Family & Kids workshops. Options range from theatre productions and food events to fitness initiatives like the Walking Well Programme and community gatherings.
The main event categories are Food & Drink, Family & Kids, Nightlife & Music, Culture & Arts, Fitness & Outdoors, and Shopping & Markets. These reflect the diverse interests of the community, from activities along the Bristol & Bath Railway Path to cultural venues and neighbourhood spaces. Filter by category to find events tailored to your interests.
Our event listings are updated regularly to ensure current information. Check back frequently for new events added across all categories. Use the this week and this weekend filters, search by venue, or browse specific categories to find the most up-to-date programmes and activities in your neighbourhood.