BRISTOL
 - The British Empire and Commonwealth Museum - just a few steps from Bristol Temple Meads station - always has a lot going on, from gallery talks to "hands on" sessions. Pocahontas: A Princess Paradise from 23rd July to 31st August should particularly appeal to families. www.empiremuseum.co.uk or phone 0117 9254 980 for more details. Good shop and cafe, too.

 - On Saturdays, head for Bristol Tourist Information Centre at The Annex, Wildscreen Walk, Harbourside, Bristol by 2.00 pm and join a fascinating guided tour of Maritime Bristol. £3.50 for adults, under 12's free. www.visitbristol.co.uk

- In Love With Shakespeare? Don't miss the Bristol Shakespeare Festival (end May to end July) kicking off with The Tempest performed by a cast including Bristol based asylum seekers and refugees in four different open air venues. Hamlet, Macbeth and A Midsummer Night's Dream from different touring companies are amongst the other summer joys on offer in this magical event. www.bristolshakespeare.org.uk

 - You might want to stay the night and there are some surprisingly good offers around at weekends - use the  www.visitbristol.co.uk search facility to see if there's something in your price range. Or get the latest insider info from www.itchybristol.co.uk 

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