A Grade II-listed building in Bristol, featuring Banksy’s iconic ‘Well Hung Lover’ mural, is going up for auction with a starting price of £700,000. The sale includes a 250-year lease and the buyer will be bound by a covenant to preserve the artwork.
The highly anticipated fifth and final One-Day International between England and Australia is set to take place at the County Ground in Bristol on Sunday, September 29. With the series tied at 2-2, both teams will be eager to claim victory in this crucial encounter.
Bristol’s Stokes Croft and St Paul’s have been crowned the coolest neighborhood in the UK, according to Time Out’s annual hot list. This vibrant area is a hub of creativity, independent businesses, and quirky charm, offering a unique blend of street art, alternative arts and crafts, delicious food, and a lively nightlife. From Banksy murals to Turbo Island’s bonfire, Stokes Croft is a must-visit for anyone seeking an authentic and offbeat experience.
Visit West, the tourism organization for the Bath and Bristol region, is preparing for a busy autumn, attending a series of events to promote the area to international travel trade buyers. They will be focusing on key themes such as Austen250, the Women’s Rugby World Cup, and Gromit Unleashed, while showcasing the region’s diverse attractions, tours, dining options, and accommodations.
Savers, the popular discount health and beauty brand, is set to close its Bristol store located in The Galleries shopping center. This closure comes ahead of the shopping center’s demolition and follows the recent closure of other stores within the center. Shoppers will need to visit the Savers store in Broadmead, Bristol for their future needs.
Aviation enthusiasts visiting Bristol now have a thrilling accommodation option with the unveiling of a luxury AirBnB built from the fuselage of a retired Boeing 727 aircraft. Originally operated as an airliner and later a VIP transport, the plane underwent an extensive conversion to become a one-of-a-kind vacation rental and event venue.
Amidst a recent spate of stabbings in Bristol and Bath, Police and Crime Commissioner Mark Shelford has called for urgent intervention to break the cycle of gang-led knife crime. He emphasizes the need to provide young people with a sense of purpose and a stronger stake in society, highlighting the Duke of Edinburgh Scheme as a successful example.
