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This Bristol Brood

Family travel blog featuring all things Bristol and beyond

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Family-friendly Christmas shows in Bristol 2019

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Enchanted Sudeley Castle Gardens: a fairy tale-inspired Halloween

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If you'd like to up your balloon photo game, these are the best places to take cracking photos of hot air balloons in Bristol.

Where to take cracking photos of hot air balloons in Bristol

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Not one to turn down an opportunity to see psychedelic neon fairies, glittering forests, gigantic glowing lanterns and a laser-lit castle, I've been making it a family tradition to visit a Christmas light festival each year as part of the festive build-up. ⁣
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Breathtakingly beautiful by day, come Enchanted Christmas nights, trees, historic estates and ancient caves near Bristol are transformed into magical festive feasts for the senses, ablaze with colour, brimming with wow moments and sensory surprises. ⁣
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If you're in the market for some sparkly Yuletide shenanigans, my latest blog (link in bio) features four of the best Christmas light festivals near Bristol! 💫 🌟 ⭐️
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Do you have any family Christmas traditions?⁣

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“Leave mummy alone, she’s being a blogger” said Doug...well if the definition of being a blogger is flailing like a drunken praying mantis in order to silhouette yourself against an iconic landmark, then, yes perhaps the husband is right 😂. ⁣
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This is Severn Beach, which lies just next to one of Bristol’s other famous bridges. We drove, but you can catch the train out here from Brizzle and there’s a lovely flat concrete path that runs along the edge of the beach - perfect for scoots and bikes. It felt quite stark and rugged out here by the channel, perfect for a brisk, wintry walk away from the city, complete with wispy clouds and a chill-inducing blue hue in the air. It might not be the most beautiful of beaches, but it’s always lush to be beside the sea. .⁣
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#severnbeach #severnbridge #bristolchannel #seawalk #besidethesea⁣ #gobathbristol #visitbristol #igersbristol #swisbest #hellobristol #bristol_lens #bristollifeinpictures #southwestisbest #bestofbristol #loveforbristol #loveforsomerset

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Hello! I thought I’d introduce myself as I’ve notched up new followers in recent times and the Insta bio doesn’t allow for much elaboration.⁣
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I’m Angharad (it’s a Welsh name and no, my parents weren’t drunk when they named me), but I’ll also answer to ARad, Hazza, Harri, Anga, Harad, Hazard, Haz Face, Angelbert Humperdink...the list goes on. I’m a mama to two crazy ninja girls, an expert on Bristol, travel blogger, neon obsessive, sun worshipper and gin ‘enthusiast’. I am happiest outside in the sunshine and can do a mean velociraptor impression. Did I mention my most favourite drink on this Earth is gin? I am extremely hazardous on a bicycle, which has nothing to do with the gin…well, not always. ⁣
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These days I consider myself a bona fide West Country lass - I’ve lived here now for some 17 years under various guises (student, ‘young professional’, mama) - and have been employed to shout from the cyber rooftops about Bristol, Bath and the surrounding area for the past 5 years, so I’ve got some serious Bristol-loving credentials under my belt.⁣
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I regularly share nuggets from the deep depths of my local Bristol knowledge on my blog along with tales and tips from our family travels in the UK and abroad.⁣
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So tell me about you! Are you a Bristolian? New or long-standing follower? Avid traveller? I’d love to know!⁣

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Whereas the summer holidays seem to stretch out for weeks, half-term has gone in a flash. ⁣
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We did lots of days out when the weather was alright, but spent the end of the week holed up inside, which was way more manageable with the kiddos than normal as we had this little ball of snuggly patootiness to entertain us at my parent’s house! ⁣
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It’s been adorable to watch the instant bond between this little pup and my animal-loving 3 year old, who has spent most of her time in the dog bed with her, stroking her, cuddling her, setting up the iPad for her (😂) and even doing a bit of skin-to-skin 🤣. It’s going to be hard to leave...

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It’s behind youuuuuuu 👻 Happy Halloween 🎃!

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Fully embracing the autumn content right now! This is Blaise Castle Estate in Bristol looking particularly handsome in all its russet/ochre-leafed glory. If you’re in the market for a spot of leaf-peeping, this park is a good one. ⁣
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We’ve headed East and are currently in the countryside near Stamford, Lincs, with kids’ excitement levels almost level with that of Christmas for Halloween, and my snot levels increasing by the hour 🥴😷. Are you off trick or treating tomorrow? 🎃 👻

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