Sure, we may be a little biassed, but there’s nowhere we’d rather be during the summer months than Bristol and Bath. During the summer season, both cities come alive with a huge range of experiences and activities for all ages.
From puppy yoga to cooking classes to immersive experiences and paddleboard lessons, here’s everything to add to your calendar in Bristol and Bath this summer!
Things to do in August in Bristol & Bath
Family fun
Exploring Bristol or Bath with the whole family in tow? These must-visit spots promise endless fun for kids through to grandparents this August.
Space Shanty Immersive Experience - £12 per adult
AquaTots Planetarium: Bubbles, Starfish & Dolphins - £8 per adult
Night Sky and 360° Film (We Are Aliens) - £8 per adult
Family Silversmithing for Tweens & Teens - £90 for one adult and one child
Creative cahoots
Feeling that urge to try a new creative hobby this summer? You’re not alone. Whether you’re looking to get green-fingered, craft some new jewellery or get fancy with wall art, there’s plenty going on in both Bath and Bristol.
Lino Printing and Wine on a Boat - £50 per adult
Make Your Own Porcelain Earrings - £83 per adult
Build Your Own Closed Terrarium with Fancy Plants - £50 per adult
Pressed Flowers & Botanicals Wall Art Workshop - £49 per adult
Rude Collage Club - £2 per adult
Foodies unite
If your ideal summer evening looks like cooking up a storm for friends and family, you’ll love this food and drink-themed experiences in Bristol and Bath.
Celebrity Chef Home Barbecue - £199 per two adults
Speciality Coffee Brewing Masterclass - £50 per adult
Brewery & Taproom Beer Tasting Tour (Self-guided) - £12.50 per adult
Old Market Tasty Pub Tour - £24 per adult
Thai Street Food Dine-in Workshop - £84 per adult
The Great Outdoors
When the British weather is playing ball, you can bet we’ll be spending as much time outside as possible. From leisurely strolls to action-packed mornings, here’s our shortlist of must-tries.
Kayak on the River Avon - £25 per adult
Totterdown’s Treasures: A Plant-based Walking Tour - £15 per adult
Cycle the Bristol to Bath Railway Path - £70 per two people
Ethnobotanical Walking Tour of Kingsdown & Cotham - £15 per adult
Stand Up Paddleboarding Experience - £35 per adult
Wellbeing wonders
Self-care and sunshine? Name a better combination. These wellness-themed experiences promise to revitalise your August across both cities, with options to suit everyone.
Plant Medicine, Sound and Tarot Ceremony - £15 per adult
Blissful Group Sound Journey - £35 per adult
Yoga with Adorable Puppies! - £35 per adult
Strength, Toning & Relaxation Class (Mum & Baby) - £7 per adult
Turn’d Up Fitness with Shareen - Jump Studios - £8 per adult
