2025: 28 June - 13 July

Pride Day: Sat 12 July

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Travel and Stay

Pride is back this year with 2 weeks of events from Sat 28 June – 13 July. Pride Day will again take place on The Downs on Saturday 12 July

The nearest postcode for the site is BS9 1JA, Saville Road. The Festival is on the green space of Durdham Downs just up from the Water Tower at the top of Whiteladies Road.

Not only does Bristol Pride Festival offer a whole host of events across two weeks in Bristol to showcase and celebrate our community but Bristol has so much to offer, so why not plan to stay a little longer?

Coming to Bristol for the first time? Here’s some key travel information to help you find where things will be and we encourage you to walk, cycle or get public transport to any events during the festival.

By Bus

With thanks to First Bus, we are pleased to be able to offer free bus travel on Pride Day - Saturday 12 July, with a Pride Supporter Wristband. Valid all day on First Bus services in the Bristol Zone, you'll be sent a free ticket to use with the First Bus App on Pride Day.

We also run a shuttle bus service from The Amphitheatre (parade end) to The Downs and back from 11am - 10pm. This service is free for wristband holders or charged at a standard First Bus rate for non wristband holders.

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By Rail

Bristol Temple Meads is the city’s main train station and is close to many of our events. If you are travelling to Bristol from further afield, book an advance ticket to save, on average, more than 50%.

If you are travelling directly to The Downs, the closest station is Clifton Downs.

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Bristol Ferry Boats

Bristol is famed for our floating harbour so why not arrive in style over the waterways. You can pick up the ferry at Bristol Temple Meads and get off at Castle Park.

Pick up / Drop off Points: Castle Park for the Parade. City Centre for Shuttle Buses to The Downs.

Wristband holders get £1 of journeys on Pride Day.

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Shuttle Buses

We are running a dedicated shuttle buses from the Amphitheatre (The Parade end) to The Downs. Running from 11am until 10pm

The shuttle bus is FREE for wristband holders, or charged at standard First Bus Bristol rates for those without.

With thanks to our Shuttle Bus Partner: Natwest

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Clayton Hotel

Our Hotel Partner

The Clayton Hotel is our official Hotel Partner for 2025. Use code PRIDE on the booking below for 20% off their lowest flexible rate on bookings for stays from 28 June - 13 July.

Located in the Old City at the Walls of St.Johns. The ideal choice for Pride. With Clayton it’s done personally, and they will make your stay one to remember.

Book direct using the link below for their special Pride Celebration Package which includes cocktail, bed, breakfast and late check out, or call in house reservations on 0117 345 9401.

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