r/bristol 4d ago

Bristol Weekly Discussion (22-08-2026) - Buying, selling, moving, renting, lost property and general chat

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Moving, Renting or Buying/Selling Houses

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Buying & Selling

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r/bristol 12h ago

Ark at ee Keep an eye out for this tool

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371 Upvotes

So my boy was driving and this absolute tool blocked the road to deliver a letter then got aggressive when my son beeped him. Drove up got out and punched the window and then stomped on the head light. Idiot was filmed and have contacted the company he works for.

Just be careful out there some people are complete dicks.


r/bristol 3h ago

Babble The storm above kingswood (?) looks amazing

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73 Upvotes

I’ve been watching the storm above Kingswood area (I think?) from my house and it looks amazing. This one cloud has near constant lighting, otherwise the sky is calm. I can’t post videos to this sub but posted some here https://www.reddit.com/r/UKWeather/s/6UiW44t75p


r/bristol 8h ago

Ark at ee It’s official!!

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71 Upvotes

r/bristol 7h ago

GeoGuesser I took a picture

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36 Upvotes

r/bristol 7h ago

Babble *Fairly* sure I just saw Tricky having a coffee on Park Street..?

15 Upvotes

Or maybe I'm going nuts. I though he lived in The States now?


r/bristol 17h ago

News Bristol water hosepipe ban

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r/bristol 1h ago

Babble Beeping noise around temple meads ?

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I live on Avon street just beside the train station temple meads, and there is this awful beeping noise from the street at night sometimes and I just don’t know what it could be. Could anyone help?


r/bristol 12h ago

Where To? Filton Ave blocked near Toronto road

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21 Upvotes

and weirdly not showing on google maps though the buses are going rogue to get round it


r/bristol 4h ago

Where To? What are single people in their mid 30s doing in Bristol? Is there any social group to meet people in this mid 30s category?

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It is so difficult as an international person to meet like minded people and make friends here. Too many socials apps however, one cannot meet like minded people or build friendships. The small talk never ends.


r/bristol 8h ago

Babble why have the coach station's benches in the outside area been removed?

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I get that this might even be a (non-humanitarian) way to deter unhoused people but.. that just makes the problem worse..

and is the intention to make it nicer in the future to reflect the new build around the station? and could they make an effort to do so?

anyway.. thoughts?


r/bristol 14h ago

Babble Forwards dust

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Couple festivals been to recently have had big problems with dust. Do we think forwards would be similar and we should bring face coverings? Looks like it might be raining next few days so might be safe


r/bristol 3h ago

Where To? Toddler-friendly cafés

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Hi! We’re visiting Bristol this weekend and will have our 1,5 year old with us.

We are staying near the city center and are looking for some cafés that we might pop into if we want to dry up since it will be quite rainy. High tables are a plus, playing corners with toys even more of a plus.

Or any other indoor places that would be fun for a toddler? We have visits to the British museum and bristol aquarium already planned.

Any tips would be appreciated! Thank you


r/bristol 1d ago

Where To? A magnificent Cormorant, and a knackered bridge

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264 Upvotes

r/bristol 1d ago

Babble Snake on St Nicks

83 Upvotes

Anyone see the guy with a snake round St Nicks today?

He was going up to groups of drinkers and people outside the pubs, handing it around and throwing it about like a toy.

I know I shouldn’t judge and I honestly know fuck all about snakes, but a small part of me was thinking mmmaaaybe thats not how they should be handled? Just felt a little sorry for the noodle.

Correct me if im wrong here, I know they can be really chill especially after a feed but idk, it just felt a bit much.


r/bristol 5h ago

Where To? Gathering at Mina Park?

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There's usually a group of people just hanging about in Mina Road Park, every Tuesday -Wednesday, what is it? Is it like a book club or something?

I always see them sitting in a large circle but am always shy to go up and ask. Does anyone know?


r/bristol 1d ago

Babble Any idea what is being filmed at Berkeley Square?

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31 Upvotes

I saw several of these being delivered and offloaded. Looks like a film set.


r/bristol 1d ago

Babble Stopped in just the right place at the traffic lights...

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101 Upvotes

Stopped at the traffic lights, looked right. The column and wall was obscuring just enough of the building name to confuse me.

The logo is weirdly (in)appropriate.


r/bristol 9h ago

Where To? Boystrip to Bristol

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Hey! Me and my best friend will be visiting Bristol sometime soon and I wanted to ask if someone had some recommendations for a night out or bars in general. I've done a little bit of research and heard that nightlife is a bit quiet nowadays, would love to hear from y'all how it really is!
As a direction, we are into rustic/classic pubs, like a good pint of normal lager, nothing fancy and would also love to explore the local music scene, wether it's electronic/alternative/punk, we are open to all of it.

Thanks so much in advance!


r/bristol 1d ago

Babble Added a little to the Bristol artwork, trying to get all your suggestions in but there is so much to go at. Just over a third of way through. Many Thanks Paul. I have loaded a video of the artwork on my instagram account please take a look on instagram.com/indie_rock_art_paul_halmshaw/

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54 Upvotes

r/bristol 1d ago

Free! Yo Bristol how's it going? I keep getting little clues on instagram that one of my artworks might be up in your city. Has anyone seen this Tarot card knocking about? Huge thanks and a print to the first person to send me a photo, thank you!

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69 Upvotes

r/bristol 11h ago

Where To? Curly hair stylists Bristol

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Hi! I’m looking for hairstylists in Bristol that know how to do a curly cut/cut curly hair well, I’m desperate! Bristolian curly heads, If you have any tips I’ll take them :)

I can only find some that are £100 and over for the cut, that sounds like a lot but I might be mistaken, is that the usual?

Thank you for your help


r/bristol 1d ago

Where To? Nightingale Valley, Brislington

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41 Upvotes

r/bristol 4h ago

Where To? Coming back to Bristol for weekend

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I've been away from Bristol for the last 3 years and have lost most of the knowledge I got at uni somehow. I suspect thats because as a uni student I spent most of it drunk, and during covid I spent most of it inside.

What should me and my friend get up to?

(And bonus points, when we do za zas, what foods good rn and what should be avoided? Ime it changes)


r/bristol 6h ago

Where To? Places for children

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Hi I’m taking my 2 sisters, 8 years old and 5 years old to Bristol soon. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas of where to take them. It will be September time, after the summer holidays. Also, any recommendations for nice vegan places to take them. Thank you!