Spring has sprung in Bristol, and the city is blooming with exciting events and activities to enjoy this season. Here's your guide to what's on in Bristol this spring with Bristol World.
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00:00Spring has sprung in Bristol and the city is blooming with exciting events and activities to enjoy this season.
00:10Here's your what's on guide to Bristol this spring with Bristol World.
00:15So the University of Bristol's Botanic Garden is hosting a Spring Sculpture Festival.
00:22Locals can enjoy stunning outdoor exhibitions of contemporary sculptures set against the backdrop of the garden.
00:29Spring has arrived at the University of Bristol Botanic Garden and it's the perfect time to immerse yourself in nature's beauty.
00:40Located in Stock Bishop, just a short distance from the city centre, the garden boasts over 4,500 plant species across tropical, subtropical and temperate zones.
00:53Throughout May, the garden is open daily from 10am to 4.30pm, offering visitors the chance to explore its diverse collections, including the Evolution Collection and the Local Flora and Rare Native Collection.
01:09While specific events for May are yet to be announced, the garden seasonal highlights include brooming lotus flowers, vibrant herb gardens and the chance to discover where chocolate comes from.
01:22Ah, that sounds like a very informative trip out, especially to enjoy the spring.
01:28So let's move on so you can get ready to dance, sing and relive the best 1980s at the O2 Academy Bristol this May.
01:39Yes, for those seeking vibrant festivities, the spring carnival promises music, dancehall rhythms and Caribbean inspired fun at the O2 Academy.
01:49On Saturday, May 10th, the legendary Martin Kemp, known for his role in Spando Valley, will be spinning all your favourite hits from the iconic era.
01:59From 80s pop anthems to timeless classics, it's set to be a night of pure nostalgia.
02:05Fancy dresses encouraged to dig out your neon leg warmers and mullets and join the ultimate 80s party.
02:14Oh, so from retro parties to cutting edge music festivals, Bristol's live music scene is in full swing this spring.
02:23So let's move on to the art scene in Bristol.
02:26So Bristol Museum and Art Gallery is showcasing their Photographer of the Year exhibition.
02:32Tell me about that.
02:33Yeah, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition is back at the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, showcasing its 16th edition.
02:42On display until Sunday, April 27th, this world-renowned exhibition features 100 stunning photographs, selected from nearly 60,000 entries submitted by photographers from 117 countries.
02:58So I'll show youaines Hetfield Museum and Art Gallery of the Year's, that's a fantastic part of the year.
02:59So I'll show you more about the book in my background!
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03:01So I'll show you a new film.
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03:08And one of the things I've been doing in the show, don't you just want to just show me?
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03:10I'm going to show you a bit more information for the years.
03:11So we're going to show you the moment you're doing this.
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