Although it doesn’t quite feel like it yet, this weekend is Easter weekend. Four days off work, mountains of chocolate eggs to devour and a cracking weekend of weather forecast – it’s the first big festive celebration of the year.
In any other year, parks would be full, Bristol’s many shops, museums and attractions would be brimming and beer gardens would be thronging with revellers. Unfortunately, this Easter will take on a very different character for many of us, with all but essential retailers and service providers open for business.
Yes, the weather is forecast to be glorious, but as tempting as it may be to venture outside, we all need to follow government advice and stay at home.
Luckily for folk in and around Bristol and Bath, we have some fantastic businesses in these cities who are doing their level best to help you recreate the fun and festivity of Easters past from the comfort of your home this weekend.
Take a tour
While the Coronavirus pandemic has temporarily closed Bristol’s attractions, you can still experience the city’s rich history from the comfort of your sofa with these virtual tours and experiences. Culture lovers, travellers and families can explore Bristol’s heritage, famous Banksy street art, galleries, historic museums, music and top attractions online, with these virtual tours, podcasts and playlists.
Our sister organisation Destination Bristol has teamed up with Lonely Planet to deliver them!
Theatre lovers
Theatre goers need not miss out this weekend either, with an Old Vic Production of Jane Eyre is being streamed as part of the National Theatre series:
Nature watch
And Bristol Festival of Nature are doing a Nature watch.
Easter drinks
Beer and cider lovers need not fear, most of our fantastic local breweries are doing home delivery:
Moor Beer Company - Days Rd, Bristol BS2 0QS
Services: Home delivery to Bristol postcodes on orders over £25 (excluding BS22-BS29)
Code: bristolbeer
Lost and Grounded Brewers - 91 Whitby Rd, Brislington, Bristol BS4 4AR
Services: Home delivery
Code: NHS WORKERS for 20% off for all NHS staff
Wiper and True Brewing Co. - 2-8 York St, St Werburgh's, Bristol BS2 9XT
Services: Home delivery
Arbor Ales - 181 Easton Rd, Easton, Bristol BS5 0HQ
Services: Nationwide delivery, free delivery on orders over £50
Tapestry Brewery - Totterdown Bridge Industrial Estate, Albert Rd, Bristol BS2 0XH
Services: Home delivery of craft beer and freshly-cooked, wood-fired pizza
Offer: 50% discount for all NHS and emergency services staff
Left Handed Giant Brewing Co. - Wadehurst Industrial Park, St Philips Rd, Bristol BS2 0JE
Services: Home deliveries with FREE shipping on orders over £20
Code: BETTERBYCOURIER for 10% off
New Bristol Brewery - Wilson St, St Paul's, Bristol BS2 9HH
Services: FREE home delivery to Bristol postcodes
Offer: FREE delivery and 50% off for NHS staff
Dawkins Ales - Easton Brewery, Industrial Units, Lawnwood Rd, Bristol BS5 0EF
Services: FREE home delivery on bottled and draught beer
Fierce & Noble - 25 Mina Rd, St Werburgh's, Bristol BS2 9TA
Services: FREE delivery across mainland UK
Croft Ales - 32 Upper York St, St Paul's, Bristol BS2 8QN
Services: Home delivery across full range of beers
Code: pubhub for FREE home delivery
Wild Beer Co. - Lower St, Westcombe, Farm, Shepton Mallet BA4 6ER
Services: FREE home delivery
Code: WILD10 for 10% off orders over £50
Electric Bear Brewing - The Maltings Industrial Estate, 7 Brassmill Ln, Bath BA1 3JL
Services: Home delivery of full range of products, including mixed can crates
Offer: 25% off orders for NHS staff
The Incredible Brewing Co - 214 Broomhill Rd, Brislington, Bristol BS4 5RG
Services: FREE delivery to postcodes within 5-mile radius of brewery
Services: Home delivery through new 'Isotonics' delivery scheme
Offer: Free drinks vouchers for NHS staff
Services: Home delivery of online orders via Cider Box
Offer : Free local delivery on orders over £28.
Iford Cider - Iford Manor, Bath BA15 2BA
Services: Home delivery to local postcodes, with crates of bottled cider and boxed cider available
With so much to enjoy from the comfort of your own home courtesy of Bristol businesses, there’s no excuse not to follow government advice: stay home and save lives!
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