Clifton Life

Other Events

8 August
August Tree Gazing
An hour’s walk looking at the ancient oaks and chestnuts of Aston Court Estate, led by local expert Tony Titchen. 0117 963 9174

12 – 15 August
Astra International Balloon Fiesta
The annual fiesta is back. Ashton Court; www.bristolfiesta.co.uk

14 August
Chocolate Tasting
Arch House Deli is to host another tasting with Feeding Your Imagination’s Paul Da-Costa-Greaves. Try 12 different types of chocolate. www.archhousedeli.com

14 – 22 August
Bristol Pride
Highlights from the inaugural event include a literary event at the Arnolfini, a comedy night with Rhona Cameron at Metropolis and a screening of Priscilla Queen of the Desert at The Bristol Hippodrome. The week of events will then culminate in Pride Day in Castle Park on 21 August. For the full programme visit pridebristol.com

21 August
Seaside Adventures
Enjoy all the fun of the seaside in Broadmead. Yes, you read right. Expect traditional beachfront entertainment. 
www.bristolbroadmead.co.uk

Olive Oil Tasting
Taste olive oils with Oro del Desierto at Arch House Deli; www.archhousedeli.com

24 August
Cheese, Bread and Beer
A night of, er, cheese, bread and beer courtesy of Bristol Beer Factory, Trethowan’s Dairy and Mark’s Bread. St Thomas the Martyr Church; 0117 902 6317

28 August
Medieval Mayhem
Become enthralled by the pageantry of old at Broadmead. www.bristolbroadmead.co.uk

28 – 30 August
A Celebration of Bees and Pollination
To coincide with the year of Biodiversity the University of Bristol Botanic Garden will hold a festival in celebration of bees and pollination. Exhibitors will include the Bristol Bee-keeping Association, local orchid growers and local cider apple growers and makers. 0117 331 4906

2 September
Urban Stroll with Pevsner
A relaxed stroll with the Pevsner Architectural Guide to Bristol, led by Jeff Lucas. Start at Bedminster Bridge North Side. Bristol Civic Society; 0117 962 1801

4 September
Imports From Across the Pond
Discover Westonbirt Arboretum’s variety of trees and shrubs from North America on a walk. 
www.forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt

Truffles and Cakes
Learn how to make chocolate truffles with Frances Cooley from Clifton Cakes – the lady behind those chocolate stilettos in the Arch House Deli window. Arch House Deli; 
www.archhousedeli.com

4 & 5 September
Bristol international Kite Festival
Celebrating 25 years of flying high. Ashton Court Estate; 
www.kite-festival.org.uk

 

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Ongoing
Hooping Mad
Burn up to 100 calories in 10 minutes, meditate, relax, have fun, feel sexy or simply use hula hooping as your new form of exercise. Various venues across the city. www.hoopingmad.co.uk

7 – 15Aaugust
The Beaufort Ladies’ Tournament
Doing it for the ladies. Beaufort Polo Club; beaufortpoloclub.co.uk