What's on
Upcoming events in Bristol, Bath & the West of England
Looking for fun things to do in the local area? Look no further! We've found some incredible events, for all different ages and better yet you can get there by bus!
This Easter holidays, our West of England FirstDay Group ticket is just £10 - this allows up to 5 people of any age unlimited travel in the West of England area all day! Offer available from 5th - 21st April exclusively on the First Bus app.
Here are some exciting things coming up...
| Event | When | Where | Find out more |
| Monthly Makers Market | 29th March | Weston Museum | Click here |
| Easter fun! | Throughout April | Noah's Ark Zoo Farm | Click here |
| Wildlife Photographer of the Year | Until 27th April | Bristol Museum & Art Gallery | Click here |
| Bristol Pitbulls Ice Hockey | Matches throughout April | Planet Ice | Click here |
| Dinomania | 5th-21st April | The Grand Pier, Weston-super-Mare | Click here |
| Bath Comedy Festival | 3rd-19th April | Various venues in Bath | Click here |
Travel Alerts
Overnight Road Closure-07.04.25-Claverton street, Bath-(2)
Overnight Road Closure-Claverton street, Bath-(2)
19:00-06:00 Monday 7th April 2025
Bath
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Due to an overnight road closure at Claverton Street, the service 2 will have to divert to stay on Rossiter Road, Turn at the roundabout at St Marys Church to head back down onto St Matthews Place to access Prior Park Road.
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Regrettably Widcombe Parade bus stop will not be served during the closure period.
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Postal address: First Bus, Enterprise House, Easton Road, Bristol, BS5 0DZ
Road Closure-07.04.25-A38 Alveston Hill/Church Rd/Hortham Lane-(T1)
Road Closure-A38 Alveston Hill, Church Road, Hortham Lane
20:00-06:00 Weeknights only 7th April - 26th April 2025
South Gloucestershire
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Due to Travel improvement works the A38 will be closed overnight for the next 3 weeks (Monday to Friday only) meaning the service T1 Will divert away from the A38 at Almondsbury and Rock St in Thornbury to use the M5 motorway in Both Directions during the closure period.
From the 7th April until the 12th April works will be carried out at Alveston Hill
From the 14th April until the 19th April works will be carried out at Church Road
From the 21st of April until the 26th of April works will be carried out at Hortham Lane
Buses leaving Bristol centre to Thornbury from 19:40 onwards will be diverted as such the first bus leaving Thornbury to Bristol at 05:07 also being diverted.
Passengers are also advised that due to the length of this diversion there will be some disruption and are to check before travel.
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Regrettably Almondsbury Depot, The Swan, Florence Park, Hortham Lane, Fernhill, Abbotswood, Washingpool Hill, Church Road, The Masons Arms, Alveston Church, Davids Lane, The Ship and The Leisure Centre bus stops will not be served during the closure period.
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Postal address: First Bus, Enterprise House, Easton Road, Bristol, BS5 0DZ
Road Closure-07.04.25-William Jessop Way, Hengrove-(36/37/75/76)
Road Closure-William Jessop Way, Hengove-(36/37/75/76)
07:30 7th April - 17:30 21st April 2025 (weekdays only)
Bristol
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Due to works on William Jessop Way, buses will be diverted to use Whitchurch Lane and Hawkfield Road in both directions for the duration of the closure.Please note that this closure is planned for weekday operation only 24hrs a day.
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Regrettably Bridge Campus and Oak House bus stops will not be served during the closure period.
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Postal address: First Bus, Enterprise House, Easton Road, Bristol, BS5 0DZ
Road Closure-06.04.25-Bishport Avenue, Hartcliffe-(75)
Road Closure-Bishport Avenue-(75)
08:00 - 18:00 Sunday 6th April 2025
Bristol
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***Cancelled Until Further Notice (04.04.25)****
Due to the road closure at Bishport Avenue buses will be diverted to use route 76 Hareclive Rd route to Church Road (indoor Skate park) then follow Grange Road onto Queens Road to pick up route at Four Acres.
This diversion will be in Both Directions until the works have been completed.
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Regrettably Lampton Avenue, Hollisters Drive, Bishport Avenue, Crosscombe Drive, Fair Furlong and Newland Lane and Queens Road bus stops will not be served during the closure period and passengers are advised to pick up stops on Hareclive road.
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Postal address: First Bus, Enterprise House, Easton Road, Bristol, BS5 0DZ
Long Term Road Closure-07.04.25-Milsom Street, Bath-(6/6a/7/31)
Long Term Road Closure-Milsom St, Bath-(6/6a/7/31)
07th April - 27th April (Approx) continuous closure
Bath
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Due to long term road works of three weeks at Milsom Street, buses will be diverted.
Due to the location of the works services 6/6a and 7 heading toward Grand Parade will divert from the bottom of Lansdown Road to use Walcot Street coming down towards Grand Parade to their normal route. The service 31 will divert to George Street and turn at Queens Square. Buses back to Lansdown Park & Ride will also pick up here.
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Regrettably Milsom street bus stop will not be served.
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For more information, please contact our Customer Services Department
Telephone: 0345 646 0707 (Calls cost 12p per minute plus network charges)
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Postal address: First Bus, Enterprise House, Easton Road, Bristol, BS5 0DZ
Overnight Road Closure-07.04.25The Runway, Haywood Village -(7)
Overnight Road Closure-The Runway, Haywood Village
20:00-06:00- 7th - 9th April 2025 (3nights)
Weston-Super-Mare
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Due to roundabout works The Runway will be closed to traffic and as such a diversion will be in place from the Hospital to Locking Moor Road. Services will divert to use Bridgewater Road, Drove Road, Flowerdown Bridge to the Helicopter museum.
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Regrettably Beechmount Close, Broadway Shops, Walnut Tree Inn, Oldmixon Crescent, Weston Football Club, Cadet Drive, Martinet Walk, Glider Avenue, The Runway, Centaurus Drive and Beaufighter Road bus stops will not be served during the closure period.
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For more information please contact our Customer Services Department
Telephone: 0345 646 0707 (Calls cost 12p per minute plus network charges)
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Postal address: First Bus, Enterprise House, Easton Road, Bristol, BS5 0DZ
Road Closure-8.4.25-College Green (Northbound)-(U2)
Road Closure-College Green (Northbound)-(U2)
09:30 Tuesday 8th April - 17:00 Saturday 12th April 2025
Bristol
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Due to water mains works College Green Will be closed to Northbound Traffic and as such buses will divert From Rupert Street to turn at Lewins Mead, then use Marlborough Street onto Park Row for normal route Park Street Top.
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Regrettably College Green and The Centre (C7) bus stops will not be served during the closure period and passengers are advised to use Rupert Street stop to board.
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For more information please contact our Customer Services Department
Telephone: 0345 646 0707 (Calls cost 12p per minute plus network charges)
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Postal address: First Bus, Enterprise House, Easton Road, Bristol, BS5 0DZ
Overnight Road Closure-3.4.25-Whiteway, Bath-(5)
Overnight Road Closure-Whiteway Road, Bath-(5)
19:00-07:00 Wednesday 3rd and Thursday 4th April 2025
West Of England
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Due to water mains works closing Whiteway Road and The Hollow, service 5 will divert to use Poolmead Road to Haycombe Drive to come back out for normal route during the closure.
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Regrettably Haycombe Cemetry, Bath Mill and Mount Road bus stops will not be served during the closure period
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For more information please contact our Customer Services Department
Telephone: 0345 646 0707 (Calls cost 12p per minute plus network charges)
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Postal address: First Bus, Enterprise House, Easton Road, Bristol, BS5 0DZ
Road Closure-College Green (Northbound)-1/2/2a/3/4/5/8/72/Y6
Road Closure-College Green(Northbound)-1/2/2a/3/4/5/8/72/Y6
09:30 Tuesday 8th April - 17:00 Saturday 12th April 2025
Bristol
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Due to water mains works College Green Will be closed to Northbound Traffic and as such buses will divert to use Anchor Road and Jacobs Wells Road.
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Regrettably College Green and Park St Top bus stops will not be served during the closure period and passengers are advised the Anchor Road Bus Stop outside we the curious will be served.
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For more information please contact our Customer Services Department
Telephone: 0345 646 0707 (Calls cost 12p per minute plus network charges)
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Postal address: First Bus, Enterprise House, Easton Road, Bristol, BS5 0DZ
Long Term Road Closure-31.03.25-Victoria Street (Northbound)-1/2/2a/39/X39/375/376/376a/522)
Long Term Road Closure-Victoria Street, Bristol (Northbound)-1/2/2a/39/X39/72/172/349/375/376/376a/522
31st March - 2nd June 2025
Bristol
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Due to ongoing travel improvement along the Victoria Street corridor, Victoria Street will be closed in the northbound direction (towards the city centre) from 31st March 2025. Temple Meads Station stop T7 at the end of Victoria Street will be closed.
Routes 1 and 2 towards Cribbs Causeway, 2a towards Brentry and 72 towards UWE Frenchay will instead stop at Temple Meads Station stop T2 on the main road (Temple Gate), and then divert via Temple Way and Counterslip to resume their normal route at Bristol Bridge. Buses will additionally serve stop T8 on Temple Way.
Routes 39/X39, 172, 349, 374, 375, 376, 376a and 522 will stop at Temple Meads Station stop T2 as normal, and then divert via Temple Way and Counterslip to resume their normal route at Bristol Bridge. These routes will also additionally stop at Temple Way stop T8 on the diversion.
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Southbound buses, travelling from the city centre towards Temple Meads Station, will not be affected and will operate their normal route.
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For more information please contact our Customer Services Department
Telephone: 0345 646 0707 (Calls cost 12p per minute plus network charges)
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Postal address: First Bus, Enterprise House, Easton Road, Bristol, BS5 0DZ