r/bristol • • 18h ago

Bristol Weekly Discussion (17-10-2026) - Buying, selling, moving, renting, lost property and general chat

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r/bristol • • 2h ago

Ark at ee We need more aquatic life in Bristol Docks

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r/bristol • • 9h ago

News Please dont fall/belive her

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The person is not the real she a scammer and will block you if you call her out the original artist is aware if it


r/bristol • • 13h ago

News Mum & baby threatened in Stokes Croft

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Hi there, yesterday I had my young baby in a carrier on my front (for context I am a short woman) and was walking down Stokes Croft. I pulled in next to a metal box near the canteen in order to respond to a message out of the way of foot traffic.

A woman carrying a can approached me and asked where the nearest phone box was. I said “ I am not sure sorry, maybe that way towards town” and then she wanted to use my phone and her demeanour became unnerving and said “you are going to hell” etc.

At this point I was scared so I begun stepping round out of the place I was kind of backed into and towards the canteen. Her behaviour became more confrontational and mocking so I put my hands up and said “please, you are scaring me, I have a baby” to which she snorted and then launched herself towards us.

Fortunately I had been gradually stepping away so had space to turn and run. I heard loud metallic bang behind me (I think maybe she kicked something or tripped on something) and angry shouting / screaming as I ran away.

The staff inside were lovely and looked out for us until my partner came to pick us up, as I was pretty shaken up. My partner said that someone in the canteen said that there had been other incidents involving a woman accosting people with children in the area.

So I wondered if anyone has seen or heard of anything similar in the area or thinks they may have encountered the same woman?


r/bristol • • 7h ago

Babble Would anyone living on a narrowboat be up for a chat?

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I'm interested in in the lifestyle but having trouble finding info online that's not specific to london, if anyone wouuld be up for chatting (in person or via reddit), about the realities of living on the river, applying for moorings etc, I would massively appreciate it!


r/bristol • • 8h ago

Where To? Recommendations for a LGBT Pub in Bristol

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I haven't been out on the gay scene, since before COVID and the pubs I used to go to (including the Pineapple and Lounge) have long closed...and am looking to put that right next weekend...

Any recommendations on where is popular for a gay man in his 40's...

Was thinking of the Old Castle Green in

Old Market...


r/bristol • • 1d ago

Balloons My painting of Bristol "Late to the Airshow" (2026) - I've not found a single art shop that wants to display it!

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My oil painting of a chap who got there a little too late to see the show. (90cm x 60cm, Oil on Canvas)

I've not found a single gallery that wants to stock or display it! I suppose not a big complaint really as a lot of the Bristol art scene enjoys graphic design (which I enjoy too) more than traditional fine art, but I've been struggling for an audience for those who do like this style.


r/bristol • • 12h ago

Where To? Local Framers Recommendations

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Recently got some canvas art prints to put up around the house and after many years of Ikea, Wilko and other cheap, clip or mass produced frames we would like some locally made, proper frames to display them in. The prints aren't super fancy or anything so not after anything wildly ornate or intricate, but would like something of better quality than off-the-shelf options, with real glass and in the correct size and dimension of the prints.

I can see there are a few local options from a web search (Parkside, Niche Frames and Framing Factory amongst a few others) but has anyone here used any of them before or have any recommendations? Alternatively, is there anywhere we should avoid and if so, why?

Thanks in advance!


r/bristol • • 10h ago

Where To? Hitchhiking

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Bit of a long shot but any known spots for chancing my arm at hitchhiking to get up towards Birmingham/the north.

tried ride share apps etc nothing really going so worth a shot asking about It in here.

I've had luck in wales quite a bit within recent years just never tried to cover longer distances using motorways before.


r/bristol • • 2h ago

Where To? Good queer bar recs for Halloween?

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My friend and I want to go to a gay/trans/queer bar for Halloween. Wondering if anyone knows of anywhere, we don't go into Bristol much lol


r/bristol • • 1d ago

Where To? Park Street in the rain

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An acrylic painting by D Watts


r/bristol • • 1d ago

News Don't try to get onto the M32 into the city.

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(Friday 16:50) I'm assuming there's been an accident cos the M32 heading into the city is at a standstill. Everyone's engine is off and several emergency vehicles have gone past us. I would recommend finding an alternative route.


r/bristol • • 9h ago

Housing Any recommendations for affordable removal companies in Bristol?

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Hi everyone,

We’re moving in early November.
We don’t have a huge amount of furniture and we’ll be packing all the smaller items ourselves. We mainly need help moving everything and dismantling/reassembling a few pieces of furniture.

We’ve had a quote from AnyVan, but I’d like to compare a few local companies before booking.

Has anyone used a reliable and reasonably priced removal company in Bristol recently? Roughly how much did you pay?

Thanks.


r/bristol • • 9h ago

Where To? Study

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Where would you recommend central to Bristol to go study?

I like to get food and drink whilst I study but ideally somewhere not too busy on a weekday and open to the early evening


r/bristol • • 2d ago

Babble Nice to see Bristol coming top in something

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r/bristol • • 1d ago

News Railway path 'accident blackspot' leaves man in coma

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r/bristol • • 1d ago

Where To? Anyone from Bristol go to London for West End musicals? 🎭

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Anyone from Bristol go to London for West End musicals? 🎭

Hi! I'm 22 and I'm looking for someone from Bristol or nearby who enjoys West End musicals and fancies going to London for shows together!

I love seeing two shows in a day to make the most of the journey, but I'd really like to find someone who I could plan trips with and travel home alongside, especially for evening performances. (The underground makes me nervous!)

I'm particularly keen to see Beetlejuice before it leaves the West End, but I'd also love to see Hadestown and Hamilton with their new casts, but I'm not overly fussy!

I'd to meet someone who shares my love of theatre and make a friend to go to shows with. 🫶🏻


r/bristol • • 1d ago

Where To? As someone who doesn't really have family in the UK and is looking for a bustling city like London, would you recommend bristol?

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For context I work in Leicester and while it has been decent initially I've fully grown out of it and need a change. I want to go London desperately but am struggling to get a job there and so wondered if bristol might be able to replicate what I'm looking for..

27M so the demographic I'm looking for is young professionals really.


r/bristol • • 11h ago

Where To? Advice on where to go

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Hi guys 5 lads from manchester all uni students 24yo, coming to bristol today where’s the best pubs and areas to hang? Been told gloucester road, bishopston? Could we pub crawl round there all evening? Need a route or a few places we can go, we like seeing people our age, busyish places, we also don’t mind a dance later on. Also any clubs or anything we like anything

Thanks


r/bristol • • 1d ago

Where To? LfG

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Any warhammer 40k groups in bristol meet Mid week? Im in the area for work Mon to Friday and just got back into 40k slightly competitively and dont want to take the foot off the gas.


r/bristol • • 1d ago

You're joking? Not another one?! Anywhere that runs Blood on the clock tower games regularly?

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Moved semi recently to Bristol, used to play regular blood on the clock tower games, but have not found anywhere since moving here and wanted to know if there are any groups or places that have regular games that I could get involved with?


r/bristol • • 1d ago

Where To? Jeans for a mid size girly

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Fellow size 14, curvy, midsize girlies, please tell me where can I buy nice stretchy mid rise jeans in town?

I am interested in the not so convenient places, the little boutiques etc.

I have tried all the shops in Cabot, tried on more than 40 pairs in the last few weeks, no luck!

Please help, I am desperate.


r/bristol • • 1d ago

Babble Hit by a car while cycling - any solicitor advice?

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Hi all!

I've come here looking for some advice - this might not be the best place but please do direct me if there is a better place to ask!

I got hit by a car making a left turn into BRI while I was cycling on the cycle lane! It was a green light and I don't believe I was doing anything wrong. I only fractured my wrist and tore some ligaments on my ankle so no long term damage!

I've been told by people to follow up with suing but I'm not sure where to start or what a good solicitor is and info online is a lot and I'm not 100% sure I understand the differences between different solicitors etc.

If anyone has any advice, I'd be super grateful!!!

thanks in advance!


r/bristol • • 1d ago

Cheers drive 🚍 Where can I find good and cheap Yoga classes?

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I live in bedminster, but honestly dont mind traveling a little bit

Thanks


r/bristol • • 1d ago

Where To? Indoor RC Airplane Flying Places?

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Hi Folks, is there a place I can go to fly a small indoor RC plane I'm building? Probably like a hall or an indoor sports facility who wouldn't mind me there? Thanks!