Events & Attractions

BROADMEAD'S GREAT BRITISH DAYS OUT

Every Saturday until 28th August, Broadmead will be treating shoppers to exciting themed events to celebrate everything great about a truly British day out!

Pirate Adventures at Broadmead! (Saturday 31st July)
Thought to be the birthplace of the infamous Blackbeard, Bristol will once again play host to the scourge of the sea as Broadmead invites shoppers to indulge in all things timber shivering this Saturday 31 July between 11am and 5pm.

Come and join in with our free activities at The Podium (outside BHS) where would-be buccaneers will enjoy dramatic storytelling of the high-seas, fun on a giant pirate ship bouncy castle, themed face-painting and a special children’s treasure trail to find six parrots hidden around Broadmead.

As a special treat, the first 50 shoppers to visit Broadmead’s Pirate Adventures event and prove they share the same surname as one of 5 of history’s most notorious pirates - William Kidd, Edward ‘Blackbeard’ Teach, John ‘Calico Jack’ Rackham, Anne Bonny and Mary Read - will secure themselves a handful of treasure!

Broadmead's Circus Extravaganza (Saturday 7th August)
Broadmead brings all the fun of the circus to Bristol. Fairgrounds and circuses are places of fun and frolics, where the whole family can join together in light-hearted competition. The air will be filled with music and laughter, as everyone is swept up in the buzz of excitement and lines up to try their luck.

'Oh, I do like to be beside the seaside!' (Saturday 21st August)
Enjoy all the fun of the seaside right here in the heart of Bristol. Grown-ups can relive their childhood memories, while the kids get interactive with some traditional beachfront entertainment.

Medieval Mayhem (Saturday 28th August)
Shoppers are invited to take a step back in time and enjoy a British day out the medieval way. A truly historic occasion, this event will have everyone enthralled by the pageantry of old and kids living the dream as they become knights and princesses for the day.

The Mall Bristol and Cabot Circus also host a great range of events, promotions and entertainment.

Attractions

Why not pay a visit to a few of Broadmead's hidden gems during your shopping trip? In the very heart of Broadmead you will find the John Wesley's Chapel, the oldest Methodist Chapel in the world (originally built in 1739) and the cradle of the early Methodist movement. It was built and used by John Wesley and the early Methodists as a meeting and preaching place and the centre for helping and educating the needy members of the community. This beautiful chapel is well worth a visit and attracts many visitors each year.

Broadmead Baptist Church known as 'The church above the shops' has conducted its ministry in the heart of Broadmead since 1640.  The church is well integrated into Broadmead life and seeks to minister to its congregation, those who work in Bristol and those who come into Broadmead to shop or for leisure.  Those who visit this building marvel at how big it is and that there really is a church above the shops!

 Castle Park is less than 50 metres away from Broadmead.  This large, landscaped, green space which leads down to the river, is the perfect place in which to enjoy a little time out from shopping.  It boasts a childrens' play area and you can catch the ferry here to enjoy a trip around the floating harbour with links to Temple Mead railway station and other key parts of the city as well as Brunel's famous ss Great Britain. 

Forget your bowling past, The Lanes Bowling Alley, at the edge of Broadmead, presents the fun of bowling in an upscale venue with a refreshing style.The Lanes has 5 swish bowling lanes, which can be hired by the hour and a cocktail bar made from vintage bowling lane wood and plenty of lounge areas to relax after your bowling. Lucky's Diner brings its take on classic American fare to Bristol. The Strike Burger was recently voted the 2nd Best Burger in London, so is not to be missed.

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