Bristol Social Groups
A collection of local groups that meet up regularly and are open to newcomers.
All Terre Adventures
A group that hosts free to join all-terrain bike rides around Bristol. Open to anyone who has a off-road ready bike, check the events page for the latest rides.
Events are organized on an ad-hoc basis. Click the below link to find out when the next event is being run.
View the group's websiteAlpha Run Club
Alpha Run Club welcomes runners of all abilities for weekly and monthly runs starting from Alpha Bottle Shop & Tap in Bedminster.
Every Thursday from 6:15 PM to 8:00 PM
Costs £0.00 per session
Last Sunday of the month from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Costs £0.00 per session
Bring Your Own Animation
A monthly meet-up and screening event for animators of all levels to showcase work and share their passion. Creatives who want to connect with the animation community are most welcome to attend.
Second Wednesday of the month from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Costs £3.00 per session
Meets at Tabb Hub, 78-82 Broadmead, BS1 3DS
Bristol Grit
Bristol based adventure cyclists, sharing routes, laughs and off road rides. No 🦬💩, just riding bikes.
Every Wednesday from 6:15 PM to 9:00 PM
Costs £0.00 per session
This event's location changes, click here for the latest details
Every Saturday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Costs £0.00 per session
This event's location changes, click here for the latest details
Bristol Run Club
Regular runs with 2.5km and 5km groups around Bristol, check their Instagram to confirm the start location each week.
Every Thursday from 6:15 PM to 8:00 PM
Costs £0.00 per session
This event's location changes, click here for the latest details
Every Sunday from 9:45 AM to 11:00 AM
Costs £0.00 per session
This event's location changes, click here for the latest details
Bristol Ultimate Development
We are a sociable, development-focused ultimate frisbee club open to anyone wanting to try the sport!
Every Wednesday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Costs £0.00 per session
Advance booking required
Meets at The Downs, Clifton, Bristol, BS9 1FG
Every Sunday from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Costs £0.00 per session
Advance booking required
Meets at The Downs, Clifton, Bristol, BS9 1FG
Chance & Counters Board Game Nights
Two weekly board game sessions hosted at Chance & Counter's different Bristol branches. A wide variety of casual and in-depth games are played.
Every Monday from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Costs £4.00 per session
Every Tuesday from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Costs £4.00 per session
Drink 'n' Draw
Draw, scribble, doodle, sketch and drink! Suggested donation of £3 to cover materials, spaces limited, first come, first served. Materials are provided and beginners are welcome.
Monthly on a Tuesday from 7:45 PM to 9:45 PM
Costs £0.00 per session
Girls Who Walk Bristol
Making friends & getting steps in 🩷. A walking group for women that meets on Sundays at various locations around Bristol.
Open to women only.
Every Sunday from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Costs £0.00 per session
This event's location changes, click here for the latest details
Left Handed Giant Run Club
A weekly social running club meeting at the Left Handed Giant taproom.
Every Tuesday from 6:15 PM to 8:00 PM
Costs £0.00 per session
Every Thursday from 6:15 PM to 8:00 PM
Costs £0.00 per session
Newtown Park Cycle Club
A social, welcoming and non-competitive road and gravel cycling community. Open to everyone who enjoys riding their bike, and drinking tasty beer.
Every Wednesday from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Costs £0.00 per session
Fortnightly on Sundays from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Costs £0.00 per session
This event's location changes, click here for the latest details
Queen Square Run Club
A social running club meeting at Queen's Square several times a week.
Rebel Book Club
A non-fiction book club, meeting monthly in Bristol with additional social and online events.
The last Tuesday of every month from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Costs £10.00 per session
Advance booking required
Ride Bristol
Bristol’s off-road cycling charity, organising community cycling events & developing trails. Rides are at a social, no drop pace, you'll need a mountain bike (or similar) and a helmet. Less experienced riders and newbies are 100% welcome!
Third Thursday of the month from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Costs £0.00 per session
Open to women and marginalised genders only.
First Saturday of the month from 9:15 AM to 12:00 PM
Costs £0.00 per session
Sea Shanty Singing Night
A pirate pub takeover from a friendly group that meets to sing sea shanties together.
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Costs £0.00 per session
Southville Running Club
A friendly running club in Bristol welcoming all abilities for social and training runs.
Every Tuesday from 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
Costs £0.50 per session
Every Thursday from 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
Costs £0.50 per session
Super Miner Battle Farm
A community of fighting game players based in South West England and Wales, hosting weekly sessions and monthly tournaments in Bristol.
Every Sunday from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Costs £0.00 per session
Advance booking advised
Meets at The Lanes, Nelson St, BS1 2LE
West Country Leders
An active community hosting regular board game events at different locations in Bristol, as well as online events.
Events are organized on the groups Discord community.
Join the Discord serverWobbly Socials
Wobbly Socials are for anyone who often feels a bit nervous about socialising. The aim of the group is to create a safe and welcoming space so that all attendees feel comfortable.
Events are organized on an ad-hoc basis. Click the below link to find out when the next event is being run.
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