tour of bristol 2022

Tour de Bristol

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Choose from three different routes - 40, 65 or 100km - all starting from the UWE Centre for Sport and heading into the Gloucestershire countryside. Take in the stunning scenery and enjoy feed stations along the route, chip timing and a medal at the finish line.

40km – the perfect route for beginners or those looking to get back on their bike

65km – push yourself further and soak up even more of the stunning scenery

100km – make the ultimate impact with our exciting updated route for 2024

Or take on our virtual challenge by choosing a route and date that suits you.

Whether you ride in memory of a loved one, for fun or to smash a personal best, all the money you raise will support patients going through the darkest of times.

UWE Centre for Sport Coldharbour Lane BS16 1QY

13 Apr 2024

Entry Fees:

100km - £37

Your Ride (take part virtually at a time and place that suits you) - £20

Minimum age : 14 years old. All 14-17 year olds must be accompanied by a participating adult at all times.

Contact: Molly, [email protected], 01275 391428

Please take a few moments to read the Terms and Conditions for taking part.

Event Sponsors

Thank you to our headline sponsors The Bristol Port Company

Also kindly supported by Fears , Alé Cycling , TLD Cycles and Rapid Relief Team

To find out more about our event sponsors and the work they do, head to the Meet our Sponsors page

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Blackbeard to Banksy - The Ultimate Walking Tour of Bristol

User reviews.

• Julia B. Feb 2023 It was brilliant!We really enjoyed it . Entertaining and informative
• Liv G. Sept 2022 Great tour. Very entertaining and knowledgeable tour guide. Thankyou!
• Seray D. Aug 2022 It was fun and wonderful. You learn a lot about the city history.
• Caroline G. Feb 2022 Thank you for such an informative and detailed tour. Our tour guide was knowledgeable, entertaining and passionate about Bristol. Thank you!
• Georgina E. May 2022 Excellent and very interesting! Thank you Luke!
• Edith C. Aug 2022 Good paced walking tour of central Bristol. Guide friendly and knowledgable.
• Camilla M. Aug 2022 Amazing guide!! we loved the tour so much!
• Beverley A. Aug 2022 Absolutely amazing. Would thoroughly recommend.
• Katrina M. Sept 2022 Great to be a tourist in your own city & acquire new facts & insights. Luke was very knowledgeable & set the pace well for everyone to follow. Interesting & humorous. Would recommend
• Rossana S. Dec 2022 Brilliant tour; our guide, Simon, was amazing. However, pouring rain and freezing cold are not ideal for a walking tour.
• Angela H. Jan 2023 This was an excellent tour -Simon was really entertaining
• Trudi H. Feb 2023 Simon’s enthusiasm for Bristol really added to the tour and his knowledge is amazing. His sense of humour and clear speaking voice made it a really lovely experience and I would recommend anyone to do it.
• Julia B. Feb 2023 Fantastic
• Corina S. Mar 2023 Great tour, with lots of local stories and fun facts.
• Pauline B. Apr 2023 Brilliant walk - the pace was perfect and the guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. He had a good loud voice so we could hear him over the traffic even though the group was large.

How to get there?

Bristol Cathedral

College Green, Bristol, BS1 5TJ

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The ultimate walking tour of Bristol – From Blackbeard to Banksy. With over 1000 5 star trip advisor reviews, our guided walking tour is a fun and fact filled way to explore the story of the wonderful city of Bristol.

Continually voted the U.K’s number one city to live in Bristol offers a vibrant mix of old and new. From it’s ancient roots to becoming the capital of Street Art, Bristol has to be experienced to be believed.

Join us on College Green for a tour through Bristol’s old town and beautiful harbourside where local historians and artists will guide you through 1000 years of Bristol’s history!

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£12 adults £5 children

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Join us on the Ultimate Bristol Walking Tour and explore the city’s rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant culture. Our expert guides will lead you through the must-see landmarks and hidden gems, ensuring you have an unforgettable experience.

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Stroll along the route of the Saxon town walls taking in Pirate haunts and the highlights of Bristol’s Street art. See Long John Silver’s Inn and Robinson’s Crusoe’s first port of call. Observe evidence of Blitz damage, storm the Norman castle listen for Underground rivers and hear bizarre echoes.

Whether you are spending the day or have lived here all your life, this unique walking tour will tell you all you need to know about Bristol’s fascinating past, and exciting future along with hints and tips to make the most of your stay in the city.

Local artists and historians will share their knowledge, passion, and enthusiasm for this wonderful city.

This unique walking tour will introduce you to all aspects of this magical city leaving no stone upturned. There is no better way to get an instant feel for all aspects of Bristol, leaving you with plenty to revisit and lots of ideas for your remaining stay. You will feel like a local ready to bring friends and family back with an insider’s knowledge of the cities delights from Street Art to the best restaurants in town.

Experience the historical charm of Bristol! ★★★★★

Yesterday’s tour was a perfect combination of learning about street art, history, and architecture. Peter was knowledgeable about the city and it’s culture. We walked away with a better understanding of Bristol and lots of ideas about how to spend the rest of the day.

Pete gave a really interesting and engaging tour - the combination of history and street art, combined with local knowledge and a love of the city was excellent.

We enjoyed Luke’s Walking Tour immensely!! He had such enthusiasm for the Street Art of Bristol it was contagious. Luke’s booming voice was crystal clear that we could hear every word even with a large group of 28! Plus we learnt lots about the colourful character, Blackbeard! Thoroughly recommend this tour.

The tour was really informative and I learnt a lot about the city and parts I had overlooked. The guide was passionate and really friendly and helpful

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2022 Tire Rack SCCA Bristol National Tour @ Bristol Motor Speedway

• July 02, 2022 to July 03, 2022
• Solo , Solo Champ Tour
• Solo Champ Tour
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Registration

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Event Schedule

Scheduled times and run/work orders are subject to change due to location restrictions and conditions. Please check the event supps for the final schedule.

(all times are event local time zone)

Site location.

Bristol Motor Speedway 151 Speedway Blvd Bristol, TN 37620

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Site Restrictions

Camping is allowed. It is free to camp unless you want to have power and water hookups. If you want these amenities, it is $100 for the 5 days. Email Jeff Cox at [email protected] . 

Paddock space is limited. Please be a good neighbor and be aware of your footprint.

On-Site Text Messaging

To sign up for on-site text messaging, text   your event keyword (below)   to   888-404-3596 . Signing up for the text messaging system is highly recommended as it is used by the on-site event staff to notify everyone about any updates or changes for the event. They also help keep you up to date on what run group/run number is currently on course. 

• For the Bristol ProSolo text solo-22brp to 888-404-3596 to sign up.
• For the Bristol National Tour text solo-22brt to 888-404-3596 to sign up.

Welcome Party Friday!

The East Tennessee Region will be hosting a welcome party Friday evening after the ProSolo runs are done for the day. Stop by and grab some grub with your autocross friends from across the country!

A. GENERAL RULES: This event is held under the SCCA Solo Rules plus the rules and procedures found on this event page, using all Open and Ladies National classes and National Supplemental classes, as defined by the 2022 Solo Rules. All class changes must be approved by the Chief Steward or their designee once check-in closes.

B. COURSE WALKS:  Courses will be open for walking at the following times. See Event Specific communications for more detail or specific days if the event is a multi-event weekend.

Friday: 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm Saturday: 7:00 am – 8:25 am and 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Sunday: 7:00 am – 7:35 am

C. SCALES:  Scales will be available to the competitors during the event free of charge under the supervision of Impound. You will be restricted from using the scales when they are being used by Impound. Consult with the Chief of Impound if in doubt.

D. SAFETY:  

• A speed limit of 12 MPH will be enforced at the event site including pre-grid and grid. Tire spins, rapid speed or direction changes, or other "abnormal/unusual" driving techniques are strictly prohibited throughout the event site, other than during competition. See Event Chairman for questions or problems.
• Drivers are responsible for the actions of their crew and guests.
• Photographers desiring to enter a course area must be approved by the course Safety Steward and be accompanied by a spotter. A minor may not serve as a spotter.
• The operation of motorized vehicles, whether gas or electric powered, such as but not limited to, golf carts and other personal transportation vehicles, is limited to persons who can present a valid driver’s license.
• Pylons, tape, and/or other barriers will define "No Parking" areas near the course. Cars parked in such a manner that block or restrict defined driveways or entrances to course areas will be towed away without notice, at the expense of the vehicle operator/owner.
• Skateboards, hoverboards, Segways, bicycles, and similar conveyances may not be ridden in the Grid area.
• All incidents involving injury and/or property damage occurring on the event site or felt associated with the event will be reported as soon as possible to the Event Chairman or Chief Safety Steward.

E. ORDER OF RUNNING:  

• Competition will be on two successive days with one course run each day. Runs will be scheduled in 2-6 heats each day depending on number of entries (heats will be assigned by car class).
• There will be a grid 100 and grid 200. Therefore, drivers are to position their cars in grid 100 or grid 200 as assigned. If the car is not in their specified grid position when the first car of the heat is instructed to the start line, they may lose a run/or runs depending on arrival time to grid. 
• All drivers will be assigned a "home" space number for grid purposes where they may leave any necessary equipment. After each run, all drivers will return to their "home." Do not block the access lanes between spaces. Dual Drivers will have the same grid position.
• During competition, the course will be open for walk-through prior to the 3 rd heat each day, if time permits.
• All drivers will be offered three runs on each course, conditions permitting.
• No competitor shall take a second run until after all drivers in their class have completed their first run. After the completion of each run, vehicles must return directly to the grid. Vehicles are not permitted to depart the grid area for service.
• A minimum of five minutes must have elapsed between runs for any car. This includes reruns or runs for another driver of the same car. A grid marshal will be specifically assigned to handle two-driver cars and will keep a time log to assure compliance with the five-minute minimum between runs. The time shall be measured from the time the car returns to grid until the time it leaves grid for the start line.
• Drivers must proceed from the grid to the start line when so directed by a grid official, or that run will be scored as a DSQ if a mechanical is not called before reaching the start beam.
• Heat assignments will be posted on the event page on the SCCA website – SCCA.com –. It is your responsibility to know when your car should be in grid.

F. PENALTIES FOR INCORRECT NUMBERS OR BARCODES:

• Competitors at the start line with the wrong number on their car, 2 sets of numbers, or the incorrect class showing will receive a warning for the first offense, a cone penalty for the second offense and may receive a DSQ for three or more offenses at the same event.
• Competitors at the scanner with more than one (1) barcode showing on the helmet will receive a warning for the first offense, a cone penalty for the second offense and may receive a DSQ for three or more offenses at the same event.
• A driver at the scanner or the start line without the appropriate helmet decal (Solo 2022) will be directed away from the start and lose the run.

G. PROTEST AND APPEALS: Refer to Solo Rules Section 8 and Solo Rules Section 10

H. COURSE MARKERS: Refer to Solo Rules, Rule 7.9

I. RESULTS:  Provisional results will be posted in impound after completion of all runs for the heat. Results will be final 45 minutes after provisional results are posted. Check final results to make sure the manufacturer is correct for your car and tire brand. Official results will be available on the event page at www.scca.com . 

J. TROPHIES AND AWARDS:  Trophies will be awarded on Sunday (2 nd National Tour competition day on a multi-event weekend) after the last runs of each heat in their respective Impounds. They will not be mailed. If you leave the event early, appoint someone to receive your award.

K. EVENT SCHEDULE:  Actual schedule may deviate from the published schedule due to unforeseen circumstances during the event. It is the driver’s responsibility to listen to the PA system, refer to event text communications, and pay attention to activity on course.

L. COMMUNICATIONS: Please sign up for text messages for on-site communication by the event officials. Sign up by texting the event keyword to 833-345-2423. The event keyword, once established, will be found in the "Location & Site Details" dropdown and in pre-event communication. Announcements will also be made over the PA system. Live timing can be found at sololive.scca.com .

A. DRIVER ELIGIBILITY: Refer to Solo Rules 4.2 and 4.1.A

B. DRIVER MEETING NOTES:  There will be a drivers’ meeting on Saturday of the event (1 st National Tour competition day on a multi-event weekend). Changes to the event details and other items of information as well as the names of all event officials will be included in the material provided on the event page at SCCA.com. IT IS A COMPETITOR’S RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK THE EVENT PAGE AT SCCA.COM FOR CHANGES TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS.

C. ENTRANTS AS WORKERS: Solo Rules Rule 6

Early work assignments that offset a normal work assignment must be pre-approved by the Event Chairman and/or staff. These assignments must be extremely limited to prevent loss of critical support during the event. Serving as a volunteer prior to the event is greatly appreciated and a key element in the success of this event. However, this does not automatically offset a normal work assignment.

D. WORKER MEETING NOTES:  Workers will report to the Worker Check-In person at the Lincoln Drivers' Center (Tech Trailer) before the beginning of the last run of the heat prior to their assigned work heat. First heat workers will report 15 minutes prior to the start of the event. Failure to report on time will result in an additional work assignment after the finish of the last heat on that day. Not complying with these rules will result in disqualification.

It is possible that your work assignment within your heat may have changed due to cancellations or class changes. A flag will be raised at the Lincoln Drivers' Center to let you know it is time to check in and that someone is available to get you checked in. Specialty areas (Grid, Timing, Impound, Sound & Safety) will check in with their chiefs. 

The worker sheet will be posted at the Lincoln Drivers' Center and on the SCCA event page online when check-in closes so competitors can verify work assignments. It is your responsibility to know when you should report for your work assignment.

A. VEHICLE ELIGIBILITY:  Competition is open to all vehicles conforming to the Open and Ladies National classes and National Supplemental classes, as defined by the 2022 Solo Rules.

B. DECALS:  

• The Tire Rack® is the title sponsor for all 2022 SCCA® National Solo® events. Participants in these events are required to run the title sponsor decal, which is a windshield decal that is to be used at the top of the windshield. Vehicles without windshields or with plastic windshields may place the decal on the front of the car in a highly visible location approved by the Chief of Compliance. Decals other than the official Tire Rack® decal, except those required by National Tour Staff, are prohibited on the windshield.
• Additional required event decals are one SCCA® with wheel (on the front) and 2 National Tour decals (one on each side).

C. TECH PROCEDURES:

• Safety Inspections (Solo Rules 3.3.3) should be completed at the event site and will be completed by competitors using a Self-Tech form.
• Solo Rules 3.7 Vehicle Identification will be checked. The official Tire Rack decal and tech stickers are the only decals permitted on the windshield
• Competition vehicles that have a required minimum weight (Street Modified, Prepared, Modified, and Kart) will inform Tech of that weight so the weight and vehicle wheelbase can be posted on the tech sticker. This is to allow other competitors to know the declared minimum weight and to reduce any delays at the scales during event impound procedures.

D. IMPOUND PROCEDURES:  

• All competition vehicles will be impounded per Solo Rules 6.10 to assure that competitors have complied with the SCCA National Solo Rules and the Supplementary Regulations for the event. Car information verification will also be conducted in Impound.
• Vehicles will be impounded on both days of competition in your assigned grid area. After your last run each day, return to your original grid position, except as noted in section D.7 below. The driver of each vehicle or a designated representative must remain in the grid/impound area near the vehicle during the impound period. Karts will be allowed to be driven to the scales under close supervision by event officials. Impounded vehicles may be held until the results are audited.
• Impound officials may inspect cars during impound and may require removing wheels and or components as part of the inspection procedure. Competitors are responsible for performing these procedures as required and for using proper equipment (e.g., jack stands to safely support a raised vehicle). Competitors are responsible for having appropriate rules and documentation of specifications
• Competitors may observe but Impound inspectors must not be hindered in their assigned duties by anyone in any way.
• Impound does not act on hearsay information regarding competitor concerns. If competitors suspect a rule violation, they should file protests in accordance with the National Solo Rules. Section 8, Protests.
• Vehicles under protest will remain in impound. They may be escorted by a designated Impound or Protest Committee official to another location as instructed by the Protest Committee.
• Classes that have minimum weights are required to be weighed. It is the competitors’ responsibility to know if their vehicle has a minimum weight requirement.

E. SOUND POLICY: Refer to Solo Rules Rule Appendix I. Sound requirements are strictly enforced.

F. TIMING AND SCORING: Refer to Solo Rules Rule 7

• The total score will consist of the best-timed run from each course, combined to create one time.
• Scores will be posted. See the Operating Steward to resolve problems. THE TIMING & SCORING TRAILER IS OFF LIMITS FOR COMPETITORS, CREW, AND SPECTATORS unless invited to enter by an event official.
• Live timing is available at sololive.scca.com .

You must register for contingencies each year through the SCCA website, prior to competing for all Silver Gold, and Platinum contingency programs. In some cases, you'll need to register with the sponsor as well, so please read each program's registration requirements carefully. Decals will be available at tech inspection during each event. Bronze programs require registering and receiving decals directly from that sponsor, please refer to the program descriptions for more information.  

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Registration Policy (after online closes)

Online registration closes at   3:00 pm Central, Tuesday prior to the event .  After online registration closes, you can still register for the event on-site during regular registration times on the day prior to the competition.  Please note, there will be a late entry fee imposed on all on-site registrations.  If the event is already full we will follow the waitlist policy (see below).

Car Number Policy

Car numbers selection will be on a first-come, first-served basis.  Only one- or two-digit numbers will be allowed (i.e., 1 through 99). Exception: Where there are two drivers in one car, in one class, then the second driver MUST be 100 plus the first driver's number (99 and 199). The Motorsportsreg.com system does not allow drivers to reserve their co-driver's number. With that, if there is a conflict where someone signs up for a number and someone else who is not the co-driver signs up for the corresponding number, the person that signed up first for either the two or three-digit number is the owner of that combination. If you notice a discrepancy in numbers, please contact Nikki Edwards ( [email protected] ).  Motorsportreg.com provides the date/time of registrations to determine who registered first and is the rightful owner of the number combination. If desired, drivers of the same car but in different classes (open and ladies) may use the same car number. Drivers of the same car in the same class must submit separate entries. Car numbers above 199 are not allowed at National Solo events.

Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be made in writing. Please contact Nikki Edwards ( [email protected] )  with questions or to cancel. Please review valuable information regarding refunds below. 

Partial refunds (SCCA keeps $50) for cancellations IF: Entrant cancels PRIOR to 7:00 pm Central the day of on-site check-in. 

NO REFUNDS for cancellations IF:  Entrant cancels AFTER 7:00 pm Central the day of on-site check-in.

Waitlist Policy

The Tire Rack SCCA National Solo events (ProSolo, National Tour, CAM Challenge) are adopting a revised waitlist policy for 2022:

• The initial entry cap will be set 15 entrants lower than the final cap.
• When an event hits the initial entry cap, the remaining competitors will be put on a waitlist.
• Just like the 2021 Tire Rack National Solo season, the waitlist will be published to show the order in which each member is on the list, based on the order of entry receipt and the timestamp listed on the MSR registration. This is the order in which entries will move off the waitlist and into the event when a cancellation is processed.  This list does not automatically update in real-time but is rather a report from the registration system that will be run periodically so that those on the waitlist can understand their current position . Given that the list is not updating in real-time, there may be names at the top of the waitlist that has already moved into the event and there may be names that have registered onto the waitlist that do not yet appear.
• When 15 entrants have registered with the region of record of the hosting region the cap will be increased to the final. If 15 hosting region members have not registered 2 weeks prior to the event the cap will be increased to its final.
• For entrants on the waitlist, there is no guarantee the entrant will get into the event.
• As entrants on the entry list cancel, the next person in line on the waitlist will be notified via email that there has been a cancellation and they have now been moved into the event. When that entrant is moved over, they will be required to log into MSR and pay for the event (MSR does not charge waitlisted competitors). The entrant will have 24 hours to pay for the event before that entrant is placed back on the waitlist and the next entrant is put into the event.
• We will continue to move entrants off the waitlist as we receive cancellations up until the time online registration closes.
• After online registration closes, we will not update the waitlist online. However, if there is a cancellation after online registration closes, entrants on the waitlist will be contacted in waitlist order to let them know a spot in the event has opened. They will be instructed to contact the on-site event Administrator to claim their spot and remit payment. The waitlist will also be printed and posted in the timing trailer on Friday morning. As cancellations come in during the registration/check-in day, we will try to contact the top person on the waitlist to see if they are available and still want to get into the event that day.
• At the end of registration on the day prior to the competition, the waitlist will be closed, and no new entries will be allowed into the event.

Onsite Event Registration and Car/Class Changes

For any event that is not sold out, on-site registration is allowed on the day prior to competition .  All on-site registrations will be charged the event late fee (see event registration page for pricing). Car and class changes are allowed at check-in on the day prior to competition. Any car or class changes on the days of competition require the approval of the Chief Steward for the event.

These strategies, guidelines, and information are in concert with the SCCA COVID-19 Event Guidelines posted on the SCCA website and will continue to evolve throughout the season as we gain knowledge and experience.

Core Strategies:

• Social/Physical Distancing
• PPE: have a mask available
• Minimize Contact
• Communication

SCCA COVID-19 Guidelines: https://www.scca.com/pages/covid-19-event-guidelines

Competitor pre-event preparation.

• If you have symptoms, PLEASE STAY HOME to protect the Solo Community!
• Review this document and the SCCA COVID-19 Guidelines.
• If possible, bring your own PPE (mask, sanitizer, etc.).
• Bring your own food and water. Community water coolers will not be provided.
• Bring a helmet; loaner helmets will NOT be available.
• If there is a change to your registration, make it in advance to avoid lines on site. Changes can be made online until online registration closes. After that, changes should be emailed to Nikki Edwards at [email protected] .
• To help minimize contact at the event, please sign up before the event for the SCCA Annual Waiver at https://my.scca.com OR be sure to sign up for the Speedwaiver when you register for the event or receive the event email.

General Guidelines and Information:

• Follow your appropriate guideline as laid out in the SCCA COVID-19 Guidelines linked above.
• When space is available, practice paddock parking distancing.
• Do NOT enter the T&S trailer unless asked; everyone must wear a mask in the trailer.
• As you interact, if you meet someone who is wearing a mask, please also put your mask on while speaking with them.

Operational Guidelines and Information:

• Registration Check-in will be at the Lincoln Drivers’ Center (LDC) at the designated times; workers will have PPE available.
• Tech Inspection will be a self-inspection of the competitor’s vehicle, including a Registration Check-in component. More info below.
• Worker Check-in will be signaled by a raised flag at the LDC. Worker sheets will be posted online after final check-in has closed so competitors are able to verify that work positions did not change (due to cancellations/class changes). Course workers will check in at the LDC. Specialty workers will check in at their designated area with the Chief, i.e., Impound, Grid, Timing, etc.
• T&S Workers inside the trailer will always wear masks. Surfaces and tools may be sanitized between each work session

CV19 Related Materials and Supplies provided by SCCA for staff, field staff, and workers:

• Masks, Face Shields
• Sanitizer and dispensers

SCCA Annual Waiver Information

• Directions: https://www.scca.com/downloads/59650-digital-annual-waiver-instructions/download

E-Waiver Information:

• We are now accepting E-Waivers at National events.
• Go to the Event page, click on the link on the link for Mobile Speed Waiver (located under the Event information heading on the right side of the web page.
• You will also receive an email with a link to sign the E-Waiver for the weekend.
• This waiver will be used in lieu of signing a paper waiver (but does not take the place of any required track waivers).
• Waiver is good for Event Dates only, a new E-Waiver will have to be completed for each event.
• Armbands must still be worn to show that you have signed the waiver.

Tech Inspection Procedure:

The self-tech inspection procedure below will be used to minimize contact between drivers and event workers by expediting and decentralizing the process.

• A Chief Technical Inspector (CTI) will be appointed as per the National Solo Rules, Section 5.6. The role of the CTI will be to oversee the process and if needed conduct additional inspections of vehicles.
• A Self-Tech Inspection form will be available at the event site and online before the event. Go to the Event Page and click on the link for Tech Form (located under the Event information heading on the right side of the web page), download, and print. Bring the form with you to the event- ONE FOR EACH DRIVER.
• The driver will complete the form by conducting a self-tech of their vehicle when parked in the paddock, warranting that their car is compliant with the SCCA Solo Rules. If there are two or more drivers using the vehicle, a completed form is needed for each driver.
• While still in the paddock, the class designation and numbers will be placed on the vehicle. If the driver has them at this time, also place on the vehicle any SCCA required decals and appropriate contingency decals. SCCA required decals and some contingency decals are available at Tech Inspection.
• When the above is completed, the driver takes the vehicle AND their helmet to Tech Inspection, staying in the car while there.
• The driver gives their Self-Tech Inspection form to the CTI, or their designee, and shows them their helmet, again, staying in the car.
• The car will receive a quick review for numbers and class letters, plus any obvious mechanical issues.
• While remaining in the car, they will be asked if they need any SCCA or contingency decals AND if there are any changes to their event registration information (car, class, number, tires, etc.).
• If there are no changes, they will be checked in for the event at Tech and will not have to go to Registration Check-in. They can then return to the paddock
• If there are changes to their registration information, they will keep their tech form and exit the Tech area with their vehicle. They must go to the SCCA Timing Trailer at the designated time shown in the supps to complete any changes.

Check-in Procedure:

The check-in procedure below will be used to further simplify the process.

• Event supps will no longer be handed out when you check-in. They will be available by request. Supps will be posted online on the Event page as well as on-site in the following areas: Tech/Impound, Lincoln Driver’s Center & on the Timing Trailer.
• Schedules shown on the Event supps are the official schedule for the event.
• Work assignments will be posted on the Event page. A report showing the class listing will be created and it contains information about competitors’ registrations, including work assignments. Information will be available when you tech if you ask.
• If you have NO CHANGES to your registration, you can proceed through tech, turn in your tech form and you will be checked in for the event.
• If you HAVE CHANGES to your registration, you can proceed through tech, but you will need to KEEP your tech form and make your way to the SCCA Timing Trailer at the designated time for registration changes (see the supps for times). You will be checked-in for the event at that time.
• Once check-in is closed for the event, a finalized worker sheet will be posted online to the Event Page (8:15am). Please check there to verify that your work assignment has not changed due to class changes, cancellations, etc. Any work assignments that have changed will be highlighted in grey.

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Bristol was incorporated September 1, 1681, and developed with a 24-block grid pattern (8 blocks along Hope and 4 blocks from Thames to Wood Streets), which is still evident today. The original streets intersect at 90-degree angles, and includes a public common, on which the original meeting house was built. The basic street pattern was kept when "small" streets were added. In addition to this walk, wander around the streets and enjoy the town: with the street pattern you won't get lost! Many buildings have plaques with the date(s) of construction and the original owner. (photos by Ashley Bernardo)

Start your walking tour of downtown Bristol at the Visitor Center in the Burnside Memorial Hall, 400 Hope Street, east side of the street. The tour is approx 1.3 miles.

400 Hope Street, Burnside Memorial Hall, 1883 . This building was named after Ambrose Burnside, who fought in the Civil War and then was Senator and Governor of Rhode Island. Constructed and used as the Town Hall until 1969, this Richardsonian Romanesque Revival building was dedicated by President Chester A. Arthur and Rhode Island Governor Augustus O. Bourn of Bristol. Today the building serves as an annex to the present Town Hall and houses the Bristol Visitor Center.

375 Hope Street, St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 1861 St. Michael's Episcopal Church was founded in 1718 by the London- based Church of England's Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts. This is the fourth church built on this site. The firstchurch was burned by the British on Sunday, May 25, 1778. The present building dates to 186 and is in the High German Gothic. The original spire was removed after the Gale of 1891 and the tower was altered to its present configuration. The clock was installed in 1871.

341 Hope Street, John Howe House "Four Eagles", 1808 This two-story nearly square Federal house is noted for the four eagles on its balustrade, carved by sailors on board the "Yankee," famous privateer during the War of 1812 and presented to their Captain, Benjamin Churchill, who purchased the house in 1822. Howe, the builder of the house, was a graduate of Brown University and a lawyer. Byron Diman a former RI Governor purchased the house in 1825 and made three enlargements during his ownership.

344 Hope Street, Royal Diman House , 1792 Diman, a cooper (barrel maker) and trader, built this 21⁄2 story asymmetrical Federal house. The interior was restored with elaborate Federal wood work and moldings salvaged from several houses on Thames Street demolished in the 1930's to build the Premier Thread Factory, (now part of Stone Harbor Condominiums, see number 8.)

Return to Church Street (1/2 block) and turn towards the waterfront.

9 Church Street, William Throop, Jr, 1805/1879 This brick Federal house, now painted gray, has stone pilasters flanking the front door, possibly carved by Throop, who was a stone carver. His shop, located on the DeWolf wharf on Thames Street, was washed away during the September 1815 gale. Brick was an expensive, luxury item, so few houses were built of brick. If you look to the house on your right, notice that it has brick ends.

As you approach the waterfront you will be at Rockwell Park. The original streets were platted (laid out) into the harbor to the ship's channel. In addition to the park, which is open to the public, is the Prudence Island Ferry. Turn to the right and continue north on Thames Street.

259 Thames Street, Bank of Bristol/DeWolf Inn, 1797 , with 20th century restorations. The DeWolf brothers built this as Bristol's first bank. Following a varied history, it was restored to the 18th- century original appearance in the late 20th century.

267 Thames Street, DeWolf Warehouse/ Tavern, 1818 . This long 2-story structure was built as a warehouse by the DeWolf family members who were active in the Triangle Trade between the United States, West Indies and Africa. The alley between the Tavern and the Bank of Bristol was originally open water serving as a slip for ships. 8. 345 Thames Street, Namquit Mill, 1843 . This mill is one of Bristol's first mills. Mills were often located by water so that goods could be transported easily. As many other mills, this mill has been renovated and is now part of the Stone Harbor Condominiums.

Continue north to Bradford Street and turn right.

1 Bradford Street, J. Howard Manchester's Store / Bristol Phoenix Building, ca. 1854 , with later additions. Mr. Manchester was a contractor in plumbing and tin roofs. This large 21⁄2 story Greek Revival building has housed our local newspaper, the Bristol Phoenix (established 1837) as early as 1894 and continually since 1928.

Continue on Bradford Street towards Hope Street then turn right (south) on Hope S

570 Hope Street, Colt Memorial School, 1906-1908, 1913 . Built of Georgian marble, with window units cast of solid bronze. The columns on this American Renaissance edifice were each carved from a solid block of marble. The school was given to the Town by Samuel Pomeroy Colt as a memorial to his mother, Theodora G. (DeWolf) Colt. All the homes on the site of the school were moved to other locations in the downtown.

525 Hope Street, Rogers Free Library, 1877 . This Richardsonian Romanesque Revival library was designed for Maria (DeWolf) Rogers, and built as a memorial to her late husband Robert Rogers, a banker and collector of books. The library burned in July, 1957, and was re- designed in 1959 by local architect, Wallis E. Howe. The new addition onthe north was added in 2008, housing most of the library's collections. A portrait of Maria (DeWolf) Rogers can be seen inside.

515 Hope Street, Bristol Post Office, 1962 . The Post Office includes exterior woodwork and windows salvaged from the Bosworth / Wardwell House built in 1815, which previously stood on this site. Step into the lobby and notice the beautiful Federal design of the transom over the front door.

500 Hope Street, Linden Place, 1810 . This ante-bellum Georgian mansion was designed by Russell Warren and built for George DeWolf, at a cost of $60,000. DeWolf went bankrupt in December 1825 and fled Bristol with his family to one of his Cuban plantations. His financial collapse threw the town of Bristol into a depression which lasted into the 1840's. This site is owned and operated as a house museum by the Friends of Linden Place, providing a glimpse into Bristol's history. Walking tours with a focus on the DeWolf family and their trade are given on an on- going basis. www.lindenplace.org or call 253-0390

474 Hope Street, Bradford- Diman-Norris House, 1792 / ca. 1810 , moved back from street 1845. This Federal house replaced an earlier Colonial house, burned by the British on Sunday May 25, 1778. During ownership by the Norris family, Russell Warren was hired to make renovations, including extending the house one bay to the north, adding a third floor, Chinese Chippendale style balustrades and front porch with Ionic columns.

Turn left onto State Street (east)

86 State Street, William Van Doorn / Russell Warren House 1807-11 . This Federal house and the one at 92 State Street were both designed and built by Russell Warren. Warren purchased the house in 1813 and lived there until he moved to Providence in 1823.

92 State Street, Russell Warren House 1810 . Housewright turned professional architect, Warren, purchased this lot in 1807 and designed this Federal house with hip roof for himself. In 1813 Warren moved to the house next door, 86 State Street.

102 State Street, referred to as the "Van Doorn" House, before 1800 . The house is actually two houses that were moved here and framed together. Through research it is believed that the first house was moved about 1832 and the second house by 1835. Back then, materials were very expensive and labor was cheap, so houses were moved rather than torn down.

Turn left onto High Street, where the tour will go one block and return on the other side of the street.

281 High Street, James DeWolf's Stone Barn/ Guiteras House, 1824 / ca. 1850 . Originally built as a barn, it was converted into a residence by son William Henry DeWolf, who hired architect Russell Warren to do the work around 1850. Notice the dressed granite blocks used to fill in the large original door bay, to make a new recessed front entrance. Today it serves as the parish house of the Congregational Church.

291 High Street, William H. DeWolf / Ramon Guiteras House, ca. 1830 / ca. 1887 . Originally a 2 1⁄2 story, Greek Revival residence, transformed into a Stick, or Eastlake style, residence with addition of tower and stuccoed exterior, in the latter 1880's.

300 High Street, First Congregational Church, 1856 / 1869 / 1961 . Mid-Victorian, Gothic Revival church and the congregation's third church building, dating to 1856. The earlier buildings were at other locations in Bristol. This is the Town's oldest religious denomination organized around 1680, and is the oldest Congregational Church in Rhode Island.

On your left is the Bristol Town Common, part of the original 1680 layout of the town. On the far side of the Common you can see Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 1911, 330 Wood Street. This buff brick and limestone Gothic Revival church was built to serve Bristol's Irish and French Canadian population.

250 High Street, First Baptist Church, 1814 et seq. Also known as the "Stone Chapel," this two-story gable-roofed Federal church is the oldest surviving church building in Bristol.The original spire was blown off in the Gale of 1869 and never replaced. Gothic compound windows were installed in 1882. This congregation was formed in 1811. The doors were unlocked in the early days so the bell could sound the alarm when there were fires in town.

240 High Street, Bristol County Statehouse / Courthouse 1816-1817, 1836, 1934-35 . This Federal stone (faced with brick and subsequently stuccoed) building was erected as one of five buildings in each of the five Rhode Island counties in which the State's General Assembly meetings were rotated until 1852. It also served as a Courthouse until the early 1980's. This was the site of Bristol's first Meeting House in 1684. Purchased from the State of Rhode Island in the 1990's it is operated by the non-profit Bristol Statehouse Foundation.

Continue south on High Street and turn right onto Church Street. Enjoy looking at the houses along this block. Turn right at Hope Street and you will be back at the start of the tour. For more information on Bristol's history and additional guided walking tours go part way up Court Street.

48 Court Street, Bristol Historical & Preservation Society, formerly Bristol County Gaol, 1828 / 1859 The main building was built in 1828 with ballast stone (mostly granite) and served as the county jail until 1859. At that time the rear jail block was added and the building served as the Town Jail until 1957. The Historical Society, organized in 1936, campaigned to save the building from demolition in the late 1950’s and rented it until 1975 when it was purchased from the State. The building houses the Society’s museum exhibits spanning Bristol’s three hundred plus years of history. The Society is open on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday afternoons and gives walking tours from spring to the late fall . www.bhpsri.org , or call 253-7223 for more information on the history of Bristol.

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13 Incredible Day Trips from Bristol, England

Are you looking for the best day trips from bristol from tours to stonehenge to hiking cheddar gorge, this is what to do near bristol..

Bristol is a place nestled in a glorious countryside of rolling hills, dramatic gorges and coastal villages. If you can drag yourself away from the city, there is so much natural beauty to enjoy.

From ancient monuments, old-fashioned towns with historic pubs, to grand landscapes, safari parks and underground adventures, you’re sure to find day trips from Bristol that suit all budgets and interests.

What’s even better is Bristol has great public transport connections, and there are plenty of tours from Bristol too. That means you’ll be able to get to many of these places listed here even if you don’t have your own car.

Bristol embodies the beauty of the west country, and there are so many unique activities nearby. From feeding a giraffe at Longleat Safari to exploring Glastonbury, you’re in for an amazing time whatever you choose to do.

So, if you’re headed this way and you’re looking for what to do near Bristol, here is my list of recommendations. Pick one of these things and I guarantee nothing but good times ahead.

We’ve got lots of other tips for trips to Bristol, so don’t miss our guide to the best brunches in Bristol , best walks near Bristol and Chloe’s Bristol day trip itinerary .

Day trips from Bristol

Stonehenge tours from bristol.

Ahhh, the mysterious beauty of Stonehenge. For the last 4000-5000 years, the prehistoric monument of Stonehenge has delighted people from all over the world. As one of the most iconic monuments in the United Kingdom , a trip to Stonehenge is always one of the most popular day trips from Bristol.

Let someone else take over the driving and take advantage of the Stonehenge tours from Bristol. Both private and group tours can be arranged and prices include entry, transport and audio guides. Some tours even include a trip to Lacock and Avebury, or to Salisbury. You can check out these tours either with Greenman Tours or Mad Max Tours .

Alternatively, you can pick up a ticket to Stonehenge that includes a queue jump here. This is great for those of you who are short on time and like planning ahead.

Bristol boat trip with afternoon tea

How does learning about the fascinating maritime history of Bristol while taking in the sights from the water and indulging in a scone and a nice cup of tea sound to you? If you answered “Great!”, then the Bristol boat trip with afternoon tea is for you.

The afternoon tea cruise sails for 2 hours and is known for its humorous and informative commentary.  You’ll understand what we mean by that once you’ve taken the tour.

Tours from Bristol’s Wapping Wharf normally run on Wednesdays, Sundays and bank holidays. Be sure to book in advance to avoid being disappointed.

Longleat Safari and Adventure Park

Koalas, hippos, lions, cheetahs, monkeys, zebras and Anne the rescued circus elephant are all waiting to greet you at the Longleat Safari and Adventure Park .

Just 30 miles away, this safari will provide one of the most unique day trips from Bristol for the whole family. You can purchase a ticket for the on-site bus tour, or feel like you’re on a real adventure and drive your own vehicle through.

Aside from an abundance of animals, the park provides mazes, boat cruises, Longleat house and gardens, and a kid’s adventure playground. You can even hand feed birds and giraffes too. It goes without saying, but this really is one of the best activities for kids around. There are so many learning opportunities for them, so it’s fun and educational.

Loneleat has a very good ethical and ecology record too. They are a very sustainable organisation and their animal welfare is top notch.

Westonbirt Arboretum

Located in the Cotswolds, the Westonbirt Arboretum boasts an amazing collection of trees from all over the world. Spend your day exploring some of the many nature trails, identifying flora and fauna using the Westonbirt Arboretum’s Plant and Flower Spotter’s Guide, or snap drool-worthy photos along the Picture Perfect trail.

While this is an amazing place to cool down in summer, there are also fun activities for all seasons, including a Christmas light show, a tree top walkway and Gruffalo trail for the kids. The site also features an on-site shop, restaurant and outdoor play areas. Basically, there really is something for everyone here which is why we love it!

Cheddar Gorge

Cheese and nature lovers unite and make your way to Cheddar Gorge! At 137m (449ft) deep and 4.8km (2.98 miles) long, Cheddar Gorge is the largest gorge in England. This is also the place where Cheddar Man, the oldest complete human skeleton in Britain was found. Two records in one!

Surrounded by natural beauty, the best way to enjoy this gorge is by taking a circular 4-mile walk. The national trust recommended route takes you past the pinnacles and caves, and provides stunning views.

After some good fresh air, make your way to a cheese making tour and learn the history of the iconic cheese named after the area. Don’t forget to try a few samples too.

Glastonbury Tor Walk

Free day trips from Bristol can provide breathtaking views and a full day’s entertainment without splashing any cash. The Glastonbury Tor Walk, for example, is one of the best hikes in Somerset, and that’s saying something! This popular walk takes you from the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey to the summit of Glastonbury Tor.

The circular walk is around 2 miles and there is a fairly moderate climb to the top of the hill. At the top you’ll find St Michael’s Tower, an old 15th century church tower with some of the best views of England.

One of the best bits about this walk is you’ll end up in Glastonbury itself. That means you can finish off your walk with a pub lunch or afternoon tea.

With its gorgeous 18 th century Georgian architecture, Bath is a UNESCO World Heritage City, in fact the only one in the UK. Located just 13 miles away, Bath is very easy to get to from Bristol. What makes this day trip even better is that there are great public transport connections between the two cities and it is very easy exploring Bath on foot, so you don’t need a car for this one.

The Roman Baths are of course a key place to visit, however Bath offers so much more. While you’re here, take a stroll through Queens Square, enjoy the architecture of the houses in Circus and Royal Crescent areas, visit the Bath Abbey and enjoy the views at Pulteney Weir.

One of the best ways of experience Bath is on a walking tour of the city . On a tour like this you’ll see all the top sites – this tour also includes entry into the Roman Baths afterwards too which is a bonus.

Have you been picturing yourself tiptoeing down cobbled streets, surrounded by quaint stone houses with thatched roofs? Or perhaps taking cream teas by the river? Then the Cotswolds are the villages near Bristol to visit for you.

Located 55 miles north-east of Bristol, the Cotswolds are made up of many villages and towns, each seemingly more gorgeous that the last! But where to start?

With a small river running through the centre, boutique shopping and cream teas a plenty, Burton-On-Water is a great pick. For quintessential cobbled streets, stone houses, thatched roofs, and English pubs, make your way to Castle Comb. Go to Stow-on-the-Wold for tea rooms, manors and museums, or Tetbury for a round of antiquing. You can discover the best villages in the Cotswolds in our blog post here.

Llanddwyn Island, Anglesey

Llanddwyn Island isn’t quite an island – it’s just about attached to the mainland – but it does offer some of the best views of the stunning North Wales coastline.

One of the highlights here is the Tŵr Mawr lighthouse (that’s ‘Great Tower lighthouse’ in English). This is an old lighthouse that dates back to 1845 and it’s become one of the most photogenic spots in Wales.

It’s also the perfect place to spot some wildlife. Seals are often seen relaxing in the sun on the rocks below. Also, if you’re lucky, you can see dolphins and occasionally minke whales in the area too. This is genuinely one of my favourite spots in Wales. If you get here on a hot and sunny day it definitely does not feel like you’re in the UK at all!

Weston-Super-Mare

Just 18 miles south-west of Bristol, and conveniently connected by public transport, sits the Victorian seaside town of Weston-Super-Mare. Providing long stretches of beach, ice cream stands and donkey rides, a day trip here should be on your list of what to do near Bristol. Especially during the summer when it is a real holiday hotspot.

The town itself also offers plenty to keep you entertained. For example, visiting The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens which is complete with moat and drawbridge. Or visiting The Grand Pier, an indoor amusement park set over the water, great for families on rainy days.

Wookey Hole

Looking for fun day trips from Bristol for families? Then come and explore the world from underground at Wookey Hole . Wookey Hole’s main attraction is a system of underground caves. In fact, they are the largest show caves in England!

Now lit up and equipped with walking paths, this system of caves was once home to cavemen thousands of years ago. More than just caves, admission includes access to mini golf, mirror mazes and a fairy garden. You can also walk through the valley of dinosaurs, play on vintage penny arcade machines and enjoy indoor and outdoor play areas. As I said, this is such a great place for families – all you big kids will love it too.

The city of Salisbury, on the south eastern side of Wiltshire is steeped with history. In fact, the Salisbury Cathedral is home to one of the original Magna Cartas! The medieval cathedral itself is the place of pilgrimage for hundreds of thousands each year, and it has the tallest spire in Britain.

Be sure to take some time wandering the streets and admiring the buildings that have stood here for hundreds of years. Including a stroll through the High Street Gate, built in the early 1300s and was once used to lock up convicted criminals. Then head over to 700-year-old The Haunch of Venison for a spot of lunch that will delight your taste buds.

Tintern Abbey

Just over the border in Wales on the banks of the River Wye sits the Tintern Abbey. This majestic ruin was founded in 1131 by Walter de Clare, Lord of Chepstow for Cistercian monks.

In 1537 the abbey was dissolved and has since been left to nature’s forces. Though roofless, the walls are standing and you can still spot many distinctive features of this Early English to Decorated Gothic style structure.

Take a guided history tour, wander through the surrounding countryside and enjoy refreshments at the on-site cafe.

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Bristol Light Festival Event Guide

Accompanying Bristol Light Festival this February is an event programme bursting with light, fun, and colour, giving you even more ways to enjoy the festival. We’ve joined forces with city centre businesses to bring you one-off events, special offers, and limited edition experiences to help you make the most of your visit.

Plan your adventure with our festival event guide below. Whether you’re exploring with friends, family, or colleagues, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Plan your trip with our festival events

First friday.

2 February, 5-6pm at Pervasive Media Studio & Online

First Friday is a monthly social event open to anyone, located at Watershed ‘s Pervasive Media Studio. February’s event coincides with the opening night of Bristol Light Festival where you can come along to see a selection of work from the studio resident community incorporating light in playful and unexpected ways.

Neon Kids Rave

2 February, 5-7pm at Bambalan

Brighten up your February with a neon rave for all the family! Celebrate Bristol being filled with light and colour and join our friends at Bambalan for a free non-stop rave party for both adults and little ones to boogie at Bam. Get dressed up in your brightest clothes and sequins and we’ll see you on the dance floor!

Saturday Art Club

3 February, 10.30-11.30am at The Bristol Loaf at Bristol Beacon

Join Colourful Minds for a special Bristol Light Festival edition of their monthly Saturday Art Club. Perfect for kids aged 4-11, come along to get creative and make a colourful stained glass window to celebrate the festival.

Run to the Lights with LHG Run Club

5 & 7 February, 6.30pm

Join LHG Run Club on a special 5k festival route, visiting all installations along the way to light your path. Starting at Left Handed Giant Brewpub , meet your run leaders and collect your glow wristband, then join in to explore the light installations in the city and watch the works come to life. Neon clothes and glow sticks encouraged!

Paint in the Dark

6-9 February, 6pm & 8.15pm at Steinbeck & Shaw

Let your imagination run wild with Paint in the Dark Bristol , a fluorescent neon-lit setting where you can create your own work of art in a unique and retro-futuristic atmosphere. With exceptional decor, immersive sound, and an explosion of fluorescent colours, learn different painting techniques in a unique and immersive setting.

Bristol Light Festival Official Guided Walking Tour

2, 3, 9 & 10 February, 5.30-6.45pm

Join us for an official walking tour of Bristol Light Festival, visiting each installation in the city for a unique and guided experience. Meeting outside the Royal Marriott Hotel on College Green, come along for an insider view of the festival and to discover more about the art installations and their artists.

Sickboy’s Optical Delusions Exhibition

2 – 11 February at Harvey Nichols

Immerse yourself in Sickboy’s Optical Delusions exhibition as the Harvey Nichols Second Floor Restaurant is transformed with lights, paintings, luminous light boxes and sculptural works.

Diners can view the exhibition during the restaurant’s opening hours whilst enjoying brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, or dinner. A bespoke Bristol Light Festival cocktail menu will also be available to enjoy. Non-diners can also view the exhibition.

Dining in the Dark

7 February, 7.30-9.30pm at The Lost & Found

Indulge your senses in a one-of-a-kind dining experience at a special edition of dining in the dark to celebrate Bristol Light Festival. Allow your taste buds to take centre stage with this unique tasting experience featuring a surprise three-course set menu and drink in complete darkness.

Filming Nature’s Wild Lights with BBC Studios

Thursday 8 February, 5.30-6.30pm at BBC Studios Bristol

Bristol Light Festival invites you to join the BBC Studios Natural History Unit as directors Tuppence Stone, Will Lawson, and camera operator Howard Bourne reveal the secrets behind capturing the world’s most impressive natural light phenomena.

Hear about the specialist filming techniques used to record the breath-taking Aurora, the tiny animal who makes the most efficient light on earth, and what it feels like to see the sun again after a long Antarctic winter.

Keep the fun going with exclusive offers just for you!

Free fizz at the granary.

Book a table at The Granary , a vibrant new restaurant in the heart of the city, and receive a complimentary glass of fizz for everyone in your group when you dine from 2 – 11 February. 

Try the Golden Delicious cocktail at The Granary Club

Nestled beneath The Granary is The Granary Club , a stylish underground den where you can sample their limited edition Bristol Light Festival cocktail. Golden Delicious is a decadent apple inspired gin sour, available exclusively from 2 – 11 February,

Enjoy 20% off food at Coal Kitchen Bristol

Enjoy 20% off your food bill when you dine out at Coal Kitchen Bristol from 2 – 11 February.

Try Vivid Beams, the limited edition Bristol Light Festival beer

Brewed exclusively by Left Handed Giant Brewing Co. for this year’s festival, swing by their Finzels Reach brewpub to sample the limited edition pale ale. Vivid Beams is delightfully refreshing and the perfect thirst quencher to enjoy after exploring the festival. Vivid Beams will be available to buy from:

• Left Handed Giant
• Small Bar, King Street
• Glass Boat, Welsh Back
• Bristol Harbour House
• 5 Acre Farm Shop, North St
• Old Bookshop, North St
• The Royal Navy Volunteer, King Street
• Colosseum, Redcliffe

Enjoy a free glass of wine at Côte Brasserie

Sit back, relax, and enjoy a free medium glass of wine (red, rosé, or white) when you buy any main course at Côte Brasserie, Quakers Friars . Bag yourself a window seat for the best views of ELYSIAN by Atelier Sisu . T&Cs apply. Ask in restaurant for more details.

Sample the exclusive drinks menu at Harvey Nichols

Enjoy a festival exclusive tipple when visiting the Harvey Nichols Second Floor Restaurant with their limited edition cocktail menu. Cocktail fans can choose from a punchy peach ‘Dancing in the Dark’, a fun and fruity ‘Luminescent’ or an absinthe and Aperol ‘Rising Sun’, with refreshing mocktails also on the menu. Available exclusively at Harvey Nichols restaurant and bar from 2 – 11 February during opening hours.

Enjoy a Vivid Beams beer and 2 light bites for just £10 at Harbour Hotel

Sample our festival beer, Vivid Beams at  Harbour Hotel ‘s restaurant and bar and make the most of their light festival deal. Enjoy 1 beer and 2 light bites for just £10! Choose from hummus, popcorn chicken, focaccia, or arancini, the perfect accompaniment to Left Handed Giant ‘s mouthwatering pale ale.

Try The Flaming Zombie at Za Za Bazaar

Continue the excitement of Bristol’s bright lights with  Za Za Bazaar ‘s exclusive cocktail, The Flaming Zombie. Vibrant and expertly mixed, The Flaming Zombie is a limited edition cocktail for festival lovers who can enjoy 2 for £14 when they dine at Za Za Bazaar world banquet. Diners can enjoy over 200 dishes with vegan and vegetarian options available, plus children under 5 dine for free and children under 11 dine for half price.

Try the Pink Fjord cocktail at The Wellhead

Cosy up with a cocktail and try a Bristol Light Festival special at The Wellhead . Fans of a classic Gin & Tonic will love this limited edition Pink Fjord cocktail, encompassing aromatic, bittersweet, and fresh notes, available exclusively from 2 – 11 February.

Try the Good Idea cocktail at Watershed

Pop into Watershed to try their limited edition Bristol Light Festival cocktail. Good Idea is a tantalising pink sherbet creation to tickle your tastebuds, available exclusively from 2 – 11 February.

Get 10% off at Nutmeg Kitchen

Festival-goers can enjoy 10% off when indulging in Indian street food at Nutmeg Kitchen from 4 – 8 February, celebrating India’s vibrant street markets. To redeem the offer, simply add that you are attending Bristol Light Festival in the notes section when booking.

Enjoy 10% off at Bristol Folk House Café

From 2 – 11 February, enjoy 10% off when you grab a bite to eat in the cosy  Bristol Folk House Café . With a menu that changes daily, choose from soups, mixed salad plates, homemade tarts, toasties, and more.

Try the Big Blue Sea Dog cocktail at 6'O Clock Gin

Climb aboard the 6’O Clock Gin Glassboat to sample their limited edition cocktail, the Big Blue Sea Dog, a refreshing citrus cocktail made with their aromatic Brunel gin. Available exclusively from 2 – 11 February.

Sample the Blue Light cocktail at Bocabar, Finzels Reach

Head on over to Bocabar in Finzels Reach for a Bristol Light Festival pick-me-up and sample their stunning citrus sensation ‘Blue Light’ from the February specials menu.

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Self-Guided Banksy Walking Tour in Bristol: Where to See 10 Original Banksy Art

From the “Well-hung Lover” to “The Girl with the Pierced Eardrum”, this Banksy walking tour in Bristol takes you to all surviving Banksy art in his hometown.

As the hometown of world-famous street artist Banksy, no trip to Bristol would be complete without seeing some of his original work. Born in Bristol in 1974 and known for his thought-provoking street art, Banksy perfected his art and style on these streets. Luckily, you can still see some of his very early works scattered around the city.

I love the experience of exploring a city on foot and hunting for around for street art. This is something I’m used since I grew up in Melbourne which has loads of street art . While for most people this street art and Bristol history tour is enough to see a few of his more centrepieces, my self-guided Banksy walking tour will take you to all of his surviving pieces in the city. A must-see for all Banksy enthusiasts. While I do recommend joining popular this tour I still suggest you use this guide to see more of Banksy’s work. This Banksy itinerary not only takes you to his more famous pieces, you’ll also see Banksy’s earlier and rare pieces which really highlight his development as an artist.

Here are 10 original Banksy artworks you can see around Bristol.

Map of self-guided Banksy walking tour in Bristol

Want to know where you’ll be going? Take a look at the detailed map below.

Tip: For a larger view of the map, click on the icon in the top right corner. 

Click on this interactive map and see where this itinerary will take you. I’ve created this map using Google Maps which you can save and use as you visit Bristol. Click on any pin for more information.

1. Well-hung Lover – Frogmore St

In order to create this piece, Banksy arranged for enclosed scaffolding to be placed up against the wall so he could work without being seen. A few days later, he ordered the scaffolding company to remove the scaffolding to reveal this remarkable piece.

What’s also impressive is the attention to detail. Notice how the window is in the same style and size as those on surrounding buildings. Bravo, Banksy. Bravo!

Located directly opposite Bristol City Council on Frogmore St, Bristol BS1, UK, United Kingdom.

2. You don’t need planning permission to build castles in the sky – Lower Lamb St

99 Lower Lamb St, Bristol BS1 5TL, United Kingdom

3. Paint Pot Angel – Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Image source: Flickr

In 2009, Banksy held a hugely successful homecoming when under complete confidentiality, he took over Bristol Museum and Art Gallery for an exhibition called “Banksy versus Bristol”.

Banksy paid Bristol City Council £1 to hire the museum for his event which generated tens of millions of pounds for the local economy.  Record numbers turned out and queued for hours to see his work. One of those pieces was the Paint Pot Angel, which is now on permanent exhibition here. Although, when I visited, it was on loan in Denmark.

The statue depicts an angel with a pot of bright pink paint dripping down over the head of a traditional-looking sandstone angel.

Opening times

Bristol Museum and Art Gallery is open Tuesday-Sunday 10am- 5pm. Closed Monday.

Located in the foyer of Bristol Museum & Art Gallery on Queens Rd, Bristol BS8 1RL, United Kingdom.

4. The Mild, Mild West – The Canteen, Stokes Croft

Located in the Stokes Croft neighbourhood at Hamilton House in the smoking area next to The Canteen. Hamilton House, 80 Stokes Croft, Bristol BS1 3QY, United Kingdom

5. Take the Money and Run…and get the beers in! – Montpelier Health Centre

Located just off of Cheltenham Road in the car park of Montpelier Health Centre in Montpelier. 35 Bath Buildings, Bristol BS6 5PT, United Kingdom

6 and 7. Grim Reaper and Tesco Petrol Bomb – M Shed

With exposure to the elements, the artwork became increasingly damaged and his tag completely disappeared. A decision was made to cut out the Grim Reaper and place it on display at M Shed where it is on long-term loan.

To commemorate the riots, Banksy created a commemorative souvenir poster for £5. The proceeds from each sale going to a social enterprise, the People’s Republic of Stokes Croft (PRSC).

M Shed is open Tuesday-Sunday 10am – 5pm. Closed Monday.

The Grim Reaper is located on the first floor in M Shed above the cafe.

With the Grim Reaper behind you, head into the exhibition area. The Tesco Petrol Bomb poster can be found in a glass cabinet in the protest area to your right.

M Shed is located at Princes Wharf, Wapping Rd, Bristol BS1 4RN

8. The Girl with the Pierced Eardrum – Hanover Place

Located at the end of an alley just off Hanover Pl, Bristol BS1 6UT.

9. Rose Rat Trap – Thomas Street North

Located on Thomas Street North next to a blue gate behind the address 26 Fremantle Square, Bristol BS6 5TN, United Kingdom.

10. Blowpop Records – Cave St, Portland Square

Blowpop was a very cool club night and record label which was formed by Bristol DJ John Stapleton (aka Dr Jam). Banksy hand-stencilled the matador image onto the covers of the first 100 copies of a limited edition Blowpop release.

Located behind security fencing on Cave St, Portland Square, Bristol BS2 8RG, United Kingdom.

That’s it! Originally there were more Banksy pieces around the city, but all of them survived vandalism. If you visit Bristol and notice that one of these pieces is no longer in good condition, please let me know so that I can update this guide for others. For more tips about visiting Bristol, don’t miss my Bristol city guide.

For more information, visit the official Bristol tourism board website.

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