8 Things To Do This Month in Bristol

8 Things To Do This Month in Bristol

Posted on: 05 Feb 2020

Valentine's day, a brand-new light festival and National Pizza Day: February in Bristol is shaping up to be a good one. 

 

Not sure where to start? Where to eat, how to swoon your beloved, who to party with?

 

You're in the right place. Browse our recommendations, tips and tricks for this month's best activities in Bristol.

 

Enjoy Bristol's brand-new light festival 

 

It's nearly time! At the end of this month, Bristol's brand-new Light Festival opens for business.

 

From Friday 28 February until Sunday 1 March, the Bristol Light Festival will see both renowned international light artists and local talent showcase their work across Bristol.

 

Creating a vibrant trail, the artists' work will be displayed across six different locations in the city centre every day, between 17:00 and 23:00.

 

While an ethereal pink fog will descend on Castle Bridge, a playful installation of eight, illuminated sea saws will appear on Queen Square. To find out more, click here.

8 Things To Do This Month in Bristol

Celebrate Valentine's Day in Bristol

 

Roses are red, violets are blue, we've got our Valentine's Day plans sorted – have you?

 

Get ready to woo your beloved on Friday 14 February with our ultimate guide to a Bristol Valentine's Day. 

 

From gin tasting to an exhibition exploring the science of sex, here's eight ways to celebrate the most romantic day of the year in the city. 

8 Things To Do This Month in Bristol

Watch the Six Nations in Bristol

 

One of rugby's biggest events of the year has arrived: the Six Nations is running until Saturday 14 March.

 

Want to catch a slice of the action right here in Bristol? Well, you're in luck.

 

Click here to discover where to watch Six Nations in and around Bristol city centre, with our area by area guide. 

8 Things To Do This Month in Bristol

Celebrate National Pizza Day 

 

Woo! It's National Pizza Day on Sunday 9 February. 

 

A chance to raise a slice to one of the best foods evert created (sorry not sorry), this the ultimate chance to indulge in Bristol's thriving pizza scene. 

 

Not sure where to start? Check out one of our Bristol pizza guides, or visit the King Street Brew House on Mondays for a hefty pizza treat. 

 

Every Monday, the King Street Brew House hosts its half-price Pizza Mondays deal. Grab a 14-inch pizza (they're huge) for half the usual price. 

8 Things To Do This Month in Bristol

Head to Bristol's Prosecco Festival 

 

Loads of prosecco at the Passenger Shed: what more can we say?

 

On Saturday 22 February, the Bristol Prosecco Festival arrives in the city. 

 

Expect over forty types of prosecco, handpicked gin selections and a free glass on arrival. Head here for more information.

8 Things To Do This Month in Bristol

Take a break with half-term activities 

 

Yes! Half-term is nearly here.

 

If you're looking for ways to entertain the little ones this half-term, check out our ultimate February half-term guide.

 

Meet a real-life mermaid at the Aquarium, catch some family theatre at the Redgrave or climb high at Clip n' Climb.

8 Things To Do This Month in Bristol

Head to a gig 

 

New year, new music – right? There's no shortage of great gigs in February. 

 

To see what we mean, check out our list of unmissable gigs happening in Bristol this month.  

8 Things To Do This Month in Bristol

Or party late into the night 

 

More of a night owl? Party late into the night with essential late-night sets happening throughout February. Click here to see our Top 10 picks of the month.

8 Things To Do This Month in Bristol

Celebrate pancake day on 25 February 

 

Shrove Tuesday – or Pancake Day – is taking place on 25 February. So, why not indulge?

 

Last year, we compiled our favourite places to get pancakes in the city into a handy list. 

 

From boozy bottomless brunches to a pancake joint complete with its very own laundrette, there's loads of places to get your fix in Bristol. 
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Article by:

Kate Hutchison

 


Kate Hutchison

Get in touch with Kate at kate@365bristol.com