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Join us to celebrate the launch of Bristol Walk Fest 2026!Tickets go live 1 April.
Attend the launch event only for £5,
or pre-launch walk & event together for £10.
Both options available on the ticket booking link.
Coinciding with National Walking Month, Bristol Walk Fest lasts the whole of May, with hundreds of walks, mostly free, throughout the city, to suit all interests and abilities.
This year our launch event focusses on the meeting of art and culture and walking in the city, and features an inspiring line up of guest speakers:
★ Sheila Hannon, Show of Strength Theatre Company
Sheila is Show of Strength’s co-founder and one of ten finalists for Visit England’s ‘Tourism Superstar’ award, nominated by Visit West. She writes the company’s theatre walks and leads them along with associate producer Gerard Cooke.
★ Anita Karla Kelly, Misfits Theatre Company
Anita is artistic lead at Misfits and has been working with learning disabled adults to develop their voices and create new work since 2005. Her practise focuses on collaboration, accessibility and creating space for artists who are unheard to tell their stories. Anita will be joined by Bill Loveridge and Rob Traill, both actors, poets, trainers and long standing members of Misfits.
★ Hana Sutch, Go Jauntly
Hana is co-founder and CEO at Go Jauntly, a multi award-winning walking, wayfinding and nature connection app. The app breaks down barriers to walking by helping people discover urban walks and enjoy outdoor adventures with friends.
★ Dr Subitha Bagirathan
Awarded an Honorary Doctorate by UWE for 11 years advancing health equity in Bristol, she collaborates with Soultrail Wellbeing CIC, supporting nature-based programmes for People of Colour and leading Poetry in Nature walks.
More info here: https://www.bristolwalkfest.com/event/bwf-launch-event/
Pre-launch event walk
We couldn’t put our event on without a walk too, so launch event attendees are also invited to join Show of Strength on our pre-launch walk (£5 fee).
This walk, led by Sheila Hannon and Gerard Cooke has been created especially for our launch event. It shares a little bit of all four of Show of Strength’s walks (3 of which are included in this year’s Bristol Walk Fest). You’ll be shown the Bristol of Blackbeard, Cary Grant, King Henry VII and Long John Silver. And, a bonus that’s not included in any walk (yet!), you’ll also see the prison where ten Bristol women were held before being transported to Australia as convicts in 1817.
Spaces are limited, so book yours before they’re gone.
Attend the event only for £5 or walk & event for £10 - both options available on the ticket booking link.
More info here: https://www.bristolwalkfest.com/event/bwf-launch-walk/
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Hamilton House, Jafra Kitchen, Bristol, BS1 3QY, United Kingdom
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