10 things to do in Bristol this weekend – December 15-16
Make the most of your weekend with our guide to what’s on in Bristol and the surrounding area.
1. The Chocolate Festival returns to Quakers Friars and Cabot Circus this weekend – giving everyone the chance to sample some of Britain’s best chocolatiers, meet artisan chocolate producers and stock up on Christmas presents.
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The Puppini Sisters
2. On Sunday night at 7.30pm the Puppini Sisters will be performing at the Christmas Spiegeltent on the Harbourside. Tickets £17.50.
3. Get into the Christmas spirit with a garland making workshop on Saturday with Sue Amesbury at Bristol Zoo. Sue will teach how to make a two metre garland using locally sourced materials to decorate your fireplace, staircase or door. Then go for a short walk on the Downs to discover the folklore of trees and shrubs used to make seasonal decorations. 10am - 3.30pm - £40 (includes materials). Book with the Avon Gorge & Downs Wildlife Project on 0117 9030609 or e-mail mleivers@bristolzoo.org.uk
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4. Bring the whole family to watch an alfresco screening of the classic Christmas film Father Christmas for free on the Big Screen in At-Bristol 's Millennium Square this December. Warm up entertainment from 11.30am, screenings at 12 noon, 1pm and 2pm. Christmas treats and refreshments will be available from the At-Bristol café.
5. Visit Bristol Museum and Art Gallery for No Borders, a major exhibition of international contemporary art featuring artists from the Middle East, Asia and Africa. It opens on Saturday and will run until June.
6. Join in the festive spirit with Christmas Carols inside Blaise Castle and also enjoy the fantastic views it has to offer on Sunday from 11am. Contact the estate office on 0117 963 9174 for further details.
7. Bristol City are playing Derby at home at Ashton Gate on Saturday at 3pm.
8. Pub of the week to try this weekend: The Robins
9. Restaurant of the week to try this weekend: Rupsha
10. Recipe of the week to give a go if you decide to eat in: Lamb, red wine and rosemary casserole
For some ideas of how to occupy your time next week check back at ThisisBristol on Monday.
Emily Koch - Emily is a journalist living in Bristol, where she works as a digital publisher for Northcliffe Digital. She writes for ThisisBristol and was previously a senior reporter on The Post.
Comments
by zionbeddown
Saturday, December 15 2012, 11:17AM
“OR you could come on over to Zion for some festive fun! 80's Disco tonight (Sat 15th) 7-30pm - Midnight. Cocktails and Dreams! Come and strut your stuff ... 80's clothing optional.
Zion, Bishopsworth Rd, Bedminster Down, BS13 7JW 0117 9231212
http://tinyurl.com/6ctrrlf or Fb Zion Bristol”
by katachua
Thursday, December 13 2012, 7:29PM
“@Will_I_Am
"Anyone who recommends The Robins as pub of the week is not trying very hard!"
Or maybe trying too hard ;)”
by Will_I_Am
Thursday, December 13 2012, 5:45PM
“Anyone who recommends The Robins as pub of the week is not trying very hard!”
by nickthompson
Thursday, December 13 2012, 10:26AM
“The BAWA club Southmead Road Sunday evening. http://tinyurl.com/c4g57kt”
by nickthompson
Thursday, December 13 2012, 10:22AM
“Many will be going to the BAWA club on Southmead road where Internationally renowned,Bristol based band "The Firebirds" will be perfoming a rare hometown gig of 50s/60s music,see you there.”