What's On
This is a list of some of the upcoming events that may be of interest to our members and to other photographers visiting this site. These events are not organised by Thornbury Camera Club. For events organised by the club visit the club programme.
If members hear of interesting events not listed here they can post details in the club forum and if appropriate they will be copied here in due course.
December 2025
1st-28th - RWA 172nd Annual Open Exhibition - Royal West of England Academy, Queen’s Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1PX The RWA Annual Open Exhibition is one of the UK’s most prestigious open-submission exhibitions, welcoming artists at all stages of their careers. Now in its 172nd year, this highly anticipated event provides a platform for emerging and established artists to exhibit and sell their work in the RWA’s stunning Grade II*-listed galleries.
1st-31st - The Lighter Side - Hestercombe Gardens, Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton, TA2 8LG A unique exhibition that delves into the joy and wellbeing that Hestercombe has inspired for over a century. This collection of photographs chronicles the sense of peace and happiness that the estate continues to instil in its visitors. At the heart of this exhibition are the historical images, capturing moments from the late 19th century through to 1951, when the Portman family, their friends, servants, and estate workers experienced the mental health benefits of a simple, quiet life in the verdant Somerset countryside. These early images speak to the estate’s long-standing role as a retreat for wellbeing.
1st-31st - Bristol Pride X Martin Parr - Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, BS8 1RL - Legendary photographer Martin Parr teams up with Bristol Pride and Bristol Museums to showcase a retrospective of his photos of the city’s annual Pride festival.
1st-31st - Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 - Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, BS8 1RL Step into the breath taking beauty and raw power of nature with Wildlife Photographer of the Year – the world’s most prestigious photography exhibition, now celebrating its sixty-first year.
13th - Clevedon Cars and Coffee - Clevedon, North Somerset: Queen's Square (cars 1890-1959); Sixways (cars 1960-1999); Saltouse Pub (cars 2000-2025) - 10am-1pm
January 2026
1st-31st - Bristol Pride X Martin Parr - Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, BS8 1RL - Legendary photographer Martin Parr teams up with Bristol Pride and Bristol Museums to showcase a retrospective of his photos of the city’s annual Pride festival.
1st-31st - Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 - Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, BS8 1RL Step into the breath taking beauty and raw power of nature with Wildlife Photographer of the Year – the world’s most prestigious photography exhibition, now celebrating its sixty-first year.
10th - Clevedon Cars and Coffee - Clevedon, North Somerset: Queen's Square (cars 1890-1959); Sixways (cars 1960-1999); Saltouse Pub (cars 2000-2025) - 10am-1pm
22nd - 31st - Dark Tales: Britain and Ireland through a Gothic lens - Martin Parr Foundation, Paintworks, Bristol, BS4 3AR Dark Tales explores the complex relationship between the gothic and documentary photography in Britain and Ireland. Photographs from the post-war era to the turn of the 21st century will be on display, which invoke a sense of the uncanny, stirring both unease and fascination at the tangible and psychological realities depicted. Featured in Dark Tales are works by Kjell-Åke Andersson, Bill Brandt, Anna Fox, Robert Frank, Don McCullin, Lee Miller, John Myers, Akihiko Okamura, Sue Packer, Charlie Philips, Sarah Pickering, Jo Spence, Janine Wiedel and Donovan Wylie amongst others.
February 2026
1st-28th - Bristol Pride X Martin Parr - Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, BS8 1RL - Legendary photographer Martin Parr teams up with Bristol Pride and Bristol Museums to showcase a retrospective of his photos of the city’s annual Pride festival.
1st-28th - Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 - Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, BS8 1RL Step into the breath taking beauty and raw power of nature with Wildlife Photographer of the Year – the world’s most prestigious photography exhibition, now celebrating its sixty-first year.
1st - 28th - Dark Tales: Britain and Ireland through a Gothic lens - Martin Parr Foundation, Paintworks, Bristol, BS4 3AR Dark Tales explores the complex relationship between the gothic and documentary photography in Britain and Ireland. Photographs from the post-war era to the turn of the 21st century will be on display, which invoke a sense of the uncanny, stirring both unease and fascination at the tangible and psychological realities depicted. Featured in Dark Tales are works by Kjell-Åke Andersson, Bill Brandt, Anna Fox, Robert Frank, Don McCullin, Lee Miller, John Myers, Akihiko Okamura, Sue Packer, Charlie Philips, Sarah Pickering, Jo Spence, Janine Wiedel and Donovan Wylie amongst others.
12th - February Photo Social - The Bristol Folk House, BS1 5JG Photo social with Folk House Darkroom! Show your photography prints and projects, or just go along and socialise with other photographers. Book you place on The Bristol Folk House website. FREE entry!
14th - Clevedon Cars and Coffee - Clevedon, North Somerset: Queen's Square (cars 1890-1959); Sixways (cars 1960-1999); Saltouse Pub (cars 2000-2025) - 10am-1pm
19th-28th - Bristol Light Festival 2026 - For the first time thanks to the newly unified Bristol Business Improvement District (BID), the festival programme will span the city, including Redcliffe, Cabot Circus, Park Street, Spike Island and Portland Square, transforming Bristol into a glowing playground of light, colour and imagination.
21st-22nd - The Tractor World Show - Three Counties Showground, Malvern WR13 6NW The UK’s largest and longest-running event of its kind, the Tractor World Show is an annual celebration of vintage, veteran and classic machinery which continues to attract enthusiasts from all across the country.
March 2026
1st - 31st - Dark Tales: Britain and Ireland through a Gothic lens - Martin Parr Foundation, Paintworks, Bristol, BS4 3AR Dark Tales explores the complex relationship between the gothic and documentary photography in Britain and Ireland. Photographs from the post-war era to the turn of the 21st century will be on display, which invoke a sense of the uncanny, stirring both unease and fascination at the tangible and psychological realities depicted. Featured in Dark Tales are works by Kjell-Åke Andersson, Bill Brandt, Anna Fox, Robert Frank, Don McCullin, Lee Miller, John Myers, Akihiko Okamura, Sue Packer, Charlie Philips, Sarah Pickering, Jo Spence, Janine Wiedel and Donovan Wylie amongst others.
1st - Tortworth Lake open day (Provisional) - Tortworth Lake, Tortworth, Wotton under Edge, GL12 8HF Tortworth Lake is private with no rights of access. The estate however welcomes the public to enjoy this special place on the first Sunday of each month from March to October only. Opening times are: March, September & October: 10:00am - 5:00pm; April, May, June, July & August: 10:00am - 6:00pm
1st-31st - Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 - Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, BS8 1RL Step into the breath taking beauty and raw power of nature with Wildlife Photographer of the Year – the world’s most prestigious photography exhibition, now celebrating its sixty-first year.
1st-29th - Bristol Pride X Martin Parr - Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, BS8 1RL Legendary photographer Martin Parr teams up with Bristol Pride and Bristol Museums to showcase a retrospective of his photos of the city’s annual Pride festival.
7th-8th - Bristol Anime & Gaming Con - Mercure Grand Hotel, Broad St, Bristol BS1 2EL An opportunity to photograph people in costume. Find people outside for free or pay for a ticket to enter.
14th-17th - The Photography and Video Show - NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT For anyone passionate about photography, video or content creation. Thousands of visual storytellers visit over four days to try and buy the latest camera kit and accessories, get tips and inspiration from big names, connect with each other - and enjoy a great day out!
14th - Clevedon Cars and Coffee - Clevedon, North Somerset: Queen's Square (cars 1890-1959); Sixways (cars 1960-1999); Saltouse Pub (cars 2000-2025) - 10am-1pm
April 2026
1st - 30th - Dark Tales: Britain and Ireland through a Gothic lens - Martin Parr Foundation, Paintworks, Bristol, BS4 3AR Dark Tales explores the complex relationship between the gothic and documentary photography in Britain and Ireland. Photographs from the post-war era to the turn of the 21st century will be on display, which invoke a sense of the uncanny, stirring both unease and fascination at the tangible and psychological realities depicted. Featured in Dark Tales are works by Kjell-Åke Andersson, Bill Brandt, Anna Fox, Robert Frank, Don McCullin, Lee Miller, John Myers, Akihiko Okamura, Sue Packer, Charlie Philips, Sarah Pickering, Jo Spence, Janine Wiedel and Donovan Wylie amongst others.
1st-26th - Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 - Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, BS8 1RL Step into the breath taking beauty and raw power of nature with Wildlife Photographer of the Year – the world’s most prestigious photography exhibition, now celebrating its sixty-first year.
5th - Tortworth Lake open day (Provisional) - Tortworth Lake, Tortworth, Wotton under Edge, GL12 8HF Tortworth Lake is private with no rights of access. The estate however welcomes the public to enjoy this special place on the first Sunday of each month from March to October only. Opening times are: March, September & October: 10:00am - 5:00pm; April, May, June, July & August: 10:00am - 6:00pm
11th - Clevedon Cars and Coffee - Clevedon, North Somerset: Queen's Square (cars 1890-1959); Sixways (cars 1960-1999); Saltouse Pub (cars 2000-2025) - 10am-1pm
14th - Hungerford Hocktide - Town Hall, Hungerford, RG17 0NF The tradition of Hocktide or Tutti Day. The Tutti Men carry Tutti Poles: wooden staffs topped with bunches of flowers and a cloved orange. The Tutti Men are accompanied by the Orange Man (or Orange Scrambler) - who wears a hat decorated with feathers and carries a white sack filled with oranges - and Tutti Wenches who give out oranges and sweets to the crowds in return for pennies or kisses. The proceedings start at 8 am with the sounding of the horn from the Town Hall steps. This summons all the commoners to the attend the Court at 9 am, after which the Tutti Men visit each of the 102 houses in turn. They no longer collect rents, but demand a penny or a kiss from the lady of the house when they visit. In return the Orange Man gives the owner an orange. After the parade of the Tutti Men through the streets the Hocktide Lunch takes place for the Hocktide Council, commoners and guests, at which the traditional "Plantagenet Punch" is served. After the meal, an initiation ceremony, known as Shoeing the Colts is held, in which all first-time attendees are shod by the blacksmith. Their legs are held and a nail is driven into their shoe. They are not released until they shout "Punch". Oranges and heated coins are then thrown from the Town Hall steps to the children gathered outside.
15th - 21st - Cheltenham Camera Club Annual Exhibition - The Gardens Gallery, Montpellier Gardens, Cheltenham GL50 7UJ
20th-25th - Bath Photographic Society Annual Exhibition - St Michaels Church, Broad Street, Bath BA1 5LJ
May 2026
1st - 3rd - Minehead Hobby Horse - Minehead TA24 The custom takes place during the evenings of the first three days of May, and involves the hobby horse perambulating the port of Minehead. The hobby horse measures eight feet in length and three feet in breadth, and consists of a frame covered in a cloth that has been painted with brightly coloured roundels and decorated with ribbons affixed along the top. The wording "Sailors Horse" is written in large capital letters across the side of the cloth. The head of the man carrying the horse protrudes from the middle of the frame; he wears a painted mask with a crested conical hood affixed with coloured ribbons. A tail made from rope is also affixed to the horse.
1st - 27th - Dark Tales: Britain and Ireland through a Gothic lens - Martin Parr Foundation, Paintworks, Bristol, BS4 3AR Dark Tales explores the complex relationship between the gothic and documentary photography in Britain and Ireland. Photographs from the post-war era to the turn of the 21st century will be on display, which invoke a sense of the uncanny, stirring both unease and fascination at the tangible and psychological realities depicted. Featured in Dark Tales are works by Kjell-Åke Andersson, Bill Brandt, Anna Fox, Robert Frank, Don McCullin, Lee Miller, John Myers, Akihiko Okamura, Sue Packer, Charlie Philips, Sarah Pickering, Jo Spence, Janine Wiedel and Donovan Wylie amongst others.
3rd - Tortworth Lake open day (Provisional) - Tortworth Lake, Tortworth, Wotton under Edge, GL12 8HF Tortworth Lake is private with no rights of access. The estate however welcomes the public to enjoy this special place on the first Sunday of each month from March to October only. Opening times are: March, September & October: 10:00am - 5:00pm; April, May, June, July & August: 10:00am - 6:00pm
3rd - Randwick Cheese Rolling - St John The Baptist Randwick, GL6 6JQ Ceremonial Cheese-rolling 11.00am
4th - The 164th North Somerset Show - North Somerset Showground, Wraxall, BS48 1NE The very best of livestock and horses showcased with rural events, crafts and food.
9th - Randwick Wap - The Green, Randwick, GL11 5SN Traditional costumed procession meet at War Memorial 12:30pm; Fayre on the Green from 1pm
9th - Bradford on Avon Green Man Festival - Bradford-on-Avon BA15 1DE A vibrant, family-friendly community gathering featuring traditional dance, music, song, and folklore from 9.30am to 5.30pm. And the best part is, it’s free! 9.30am Waking Jack & Jill at the Tithe Barn. 5pm Closing parade in Riverside Park and Tithe Barn. followed by Stripping Jack.
9th - Clevedon Cars and Coffee - Clevedon, North Somerset: Queen's Square (cars 1890-1959); Sixways (cars 1960-1999); Saltouse Pub (cars 2000-2025) - 10am-1pm
24th - Rush Sunday procession and service - St Mary Redcliffe, Bristol, BS1 6RA It's the most colourful Bristol procession with the City Swordbearer carrying the Pearl Sword wearing his Elizabethan Cap of Maintenance. The Lord Mayor, Lady Mayoress, and City Councillors wear their scarlet robes and carry posies of spring flowers, which originally were nosegays of herbs for protection against infection. The eight City Maces are carried by an escort of Police Macebearers under command of a Sergeant at Mace. Held at 11am on Whitsunday, the procession can be viewed in the area of the church entrance from Redcliffe Way.
24th - Bread and Cheese Throwing - St Briavels, GL15 6RG The church service and giving of the Whittington purse is at 6 30 with the throwing at 7 30 pm
31st - Scuttlebrook Wake - The Square, Chipping Campden, GL55 6AL There is a procession of the Scuttlebrook May Queen from Littleworth to the square, pulled on her cart by the Campden Morris Dancers, accompanied by her four attendants and a page boy. She is followed by decorated floats and a fancy dress parade and all shops and houses along the route are encouraged to enter a window competition. The Queen is crowned in the square and then she presents prizes to the followers with the best fancy dress. After this the square is filled with entertainment from Maypole Dancing, Country Dancing and Morris Dancing. For the rest of the day it is the fun of the fair with Leysbourne full of traditional fair rides and stalls.
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June 2026
7th - Tortworth Lake open day - Tortworth Lake, Tortworth, Wotton under Edge, GL12 8HF Tortworth Lake is private with no rights of access. The estate however welcomes the public to enjoy this special place on the first Sunday of each month from March to October only. Opening times are: March, September & October: 10:00am - 5:00pm; April, May, June, July & August: 10:00am - 6:00pm
13th - Clevedon Cars and Coffee - Clevedon, North Somerset: Queen's Square (cars 1890-1959); Sixways (cars 1960-1999); Saltouse Pub (cars 2000-2025) - 10am-1pm
Also look out for (provisionally):
July 2026
5th - Tortworth Lake open day - Tortworth Lake, Tortworth, Wotton under Edge, GL12 8HF Tortworth Lake is private with no rights of access. The estate however welcomes the public to enjoy this special place on the first Sunday of each month from March to October only. Opening times are: March, September & October: 10:00am - 5:00pm; April, May, June, July & August: 10:00am - 6:00pm
11th - Clevedon Cars and Coffee - Clevedon, North Somerset: Queen's Square (cars 1890-1959); Sixways (cars 1960-1999); Saltouse Pub (cars 2000-2025) - 10am-1pm
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August 2026
2nd - Tortworth Lake open day - Tortworth Lake, Tortworth, Wotton under Edge, GL12 8HF Tortworth Lake is private with no rights of access. The estate however welcomes the public to enjoy this special place on the first Sunday of each month from March to October only. Opening times are: March, September & October: 10:00am - 5:00pm; April, May, June, July & August: 10:00am - 6:00pm
8th - Clevedon Cars and Coffee - Clevedon, North Somerset: Queen's Square (cars 1890-1959); Sixways (cars 1960-1999); Saltouse Pub (cars 2000-2025) - 10am-1pm
22nd - 23rd - Bristol Anime & Gaming Con - Mercure Grand Hotel, Broad St, Bristol BS1 2EL An opportunity to photograph people in costume. Find people outside for free or pay for a ticket to enter.
31st - Football in the river at Bourton-on-the-Water - "One of the most unique and entertaining traditions in the Cotswolds—our annual Football in the River event. This quirky and beloved local tradition has become a highlight of the summer, drawing crowds from near and far to the picturesque village of Bourton-on-the-Water".
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September 2026
6th - Tortworth Lake open day - Tortworth Lake, Tortworth, Wotton under Edge, GL12 8HF Tortworth Lake is private with no rights of access. The estate however welcomes the public to enjoy this special place on the first Sunday of each month from March to October only. Opening times are: March, September & October: 10:00am - 5:00pm; April, May, June, July & August: 10:00am - 6:00pm
12th - Clevedon Cars and Coffee - Clevedon, North Somerset: Queen's Square (cars 1890-1959); Sixways (cars 1960-1999); Saltouse Pub (cars 2000-2025) - 10am-1pm
20th - The Clypping - St Mary's Church, Painswick, GL6 6XH Clypping is an old English word which means embracing and during the special service, everyone is encouraged to form a circle round the Church, hold hands and so clyppe or embrace the Church by dancing in time to and while singing the clypping hymn.
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October 2026
4th - Tortworth Lake open day - Tortworth Lake, Tortworth, Wotton under Edge, GL12 8HF Tortworth Lake is private with no rights of access. The estate however welcomes the public to enjoy this special place on the first Sunday of each month from March to October only. Opening times are: March, September & October: 10:00am - 5:00pm; April, May, June, July & August: 10:00am - 6:00pm
10th - Clevedon Cars and Coffee - Clevedon, North Somerset: Queen's Square (cars 1890-1959); Sixways (cars 1960-1999); Saltouse Pub (cars 2000-2025) - 10am-1pm
Also look out for (provisionally):
November 2026
14th - Clevedon Cars and Coffee - Clevedon, North Somerset: Queen's Square (cars 1890-1959); Sixways (cars 1960-1999); Saltouse Pub (cars 2000-2025) - 10am-1pm
Also look out for (provisionally):
December 2026
12th - Clevedon Cars and Coffee - Clevedon, North Somerset: Queen's Square (cars 1890-1959); Sixways (cars 1960-1999); Saltouse Pub (cars 2000-2025) - 10am-1pm
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If members hear of interesting events not listed here they can post details in the club forum and if appropriate they will be copied here in due course.
December 2025
1st-28th - RWA 172nd Annual Open Exhibition - Royal West of England Academy, Queen’s Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1PX The RWA Annual Open Exhibition is one of the UK’s most prestigious open-submission exhibitions, welcoming artists at all stages of their careers. Now in its 172nd year, this highly anticipated event provides a platform for emerging and established artists to exhibit and sell their work in the RWA’s stunning Grade II*-listed galleries.
1st-31st - The Lighter Side - Hestercombe Gardens, Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton, TA2 8LG A unique exhibition that delves into the joy and wellbeing that Hestercombe has inspired for over a century. This collection of photographs chronicles the sense of peace and happiness that the estate continues to instil in its visitors. At the heart of this exhibition are the historical images, capturing moments from the late 19th century through to 1951, when the Portman family, their friends, servants, and estate workers experienced the mental health benefits of a simple, quiet life in the verdant Somerset countryside. These early images speak to the estate’s long-standing role as a retreat for wellbeing.
1st-31st - Bristol Pride X Martin Parr - Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, BS8 1RL - Legendary photographer Martin Parr teams up with Bristol Pride and Bristol Museums to showcase a retrospective of his photos of the city’s annual Pride festival.
1st-31st - Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 - Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, BS8 1RL Step into the breath taking beauty and raw power of nature with Wildlife Photographer of the Year – the world’s most prestigious photography exhibition, now celebrating its sixty-first year.
13th - Clevedon Cars and Coffee - Clevedon, North Somerset: Queen's Square (cars 1890-1959); Sixways (cars 1960-1999); Saltouse Pub (cars 2000-2025) - 10am-1pm
January 2026
1st-31st - Bristol Pride X Martin Parr - Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, BS8 1RL - Legendary photographer Martin Parr teams up with Bristol Pride and Bristol Museums to showcase a retrospective of his photos of the city’s annual Pride festival.
1st-31st - Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 - Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, BS8 1RL Step into the breath taking beauty and raw power of nature with Wildlife Photographer of the Year – the world’s most prestigious photography exhibition, now celebrating its sixty-first year.
10th - Clevedon Cars and Coffee - Clevedon, North Somerset: Queen's Square (cars 1890-1959); Sixways (cars 1960-1999); Saltouse Pub (cars 2000-2025) - 10am-1pm
22nd - 31st - Dark Tales: Britain and Ireland through a Gothic lens - Martin Parr Foundation, Paintworks, Bristol, BS4 3AR Dark Tales explores the complex relationship between the gothic and documentary photography in Britain and Ireland. Photographs from the post-war era to the turn of the 21st century will be on display, which invoke a sense of the uncanny, stirring both unease and fascination at the tangible and psychological realities depicted. Featured in Dark Tales are works by Kjell-Åke Andersson, Bill Brandt, Anna Fox, Robert Frank, Don McCullin, Lee Miller, John Myers, Akihiko Okamura, Sue Packer, Charlie Philips, Sarah Pickering, Jo Spence, Janine Wiedel and Donovan Wylie amongst others.
February 2026
1st-28th - Bristol Pride X Martin Parr - Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, BS8 1RL - Legendary photographer Martin Parr teams up with Bristol Pride and Bristol Museums to showcase a retrospective of his photos of the city’s annual Pride festival.
1st-28th - Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 - Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, BS8 1RL Step into the breath taking beauty and raw power of nature with Wildlife Photographer of the Year – the world’s most prestigious photography exhibition, now celebrating its sixty-first year.
1st - 28th - Dark Tales: Britain and Ireland through a Gothic lens - Martin Parr Foundation, Paintworks, Bristol, BS4 3AR Dark Tales explores the complex relationship between the gothic and documentary photography in Britain and Ireland. Photographs from the post-war era to the turn of the 21st century will be on display, which invoke a sense of the uncanny, stirring both unease and fascination at the tangible and psychological realities depicted. Featured in Dark Tales are works by Kjell-Åke Andersson, Bill Brandt, Anna Fox, Robert Frank, Don McCullin, Lee Miller, John Myers, Akihiko Okamura, Sue Packer, Charlie Philips, Sarah Pickering, Jo Spence, Janine Wiedel and Donovan Wylie amongst others.
12th - February Photo Social - The Bristol Folk House, BS1 5JG Photo social with Folk House Darkroom! Show your photography prints and projects, or just go along and socialise with other photographers. Book you place on The Bristol Folk House website. FREE entry!
14th - Clevedon Cars and Coffee - Clevedon, North Somerset: Queen's Square (cars 1890-1959); Sixways (cars 1960-1999); Saltouse Pub (cars 2000-2025) - 10am-1pm
19th-28th - Bristol Light Festival 2026 - For the first time thanks to the newly unified Bristol Business Improvement District (BID), the festival programme will span the city, including Redcliffe, Cabot Circus, Park Street, Spike Island and Portland Square, transforming Bristol into a glowing playground of light, colour and imagination.
21st-22nd - The Tractor World Show - Three Counties Showground, Malvern WR13 6NW The UK’s largest and longest-running event of its kind, the Tractor World Show is an annual celebration of vintage, veteran and classic machinery which continues to attract enthusiasts from all across the country.
March 2026
1st - 31st - Dark Tales: Britain and Ireland through a Gothic lens - Martin Parr Foundation, Paintworks, Bristol, BS4 3AR Dark Tales explores the complex relationship between the gothic and documentary photography in Britain and Ireland. Photographs from the post-war era to the turn of the 21st century will be on display, which invoke a sense of the uncanny, stirring both unease and fascination at the tangible and psychological realities depicted. Featured in Dark Tales are works by Kjell-Åke Andersson, Bill Brandt, Anna Fox, Robert Frank, Don McCullin, Lee Miller, John Myers, Akihiko Okamura, Sue Packer, Charlie Philips, Sarah Pickering, Jo Spence, Janine Wiedel and Donovan Wylie amongst others.
1st - Tortworth Lake open day (Provisional) - Tortworth Lake, Tortworth, Wotton under Edge, GL12 8HF Tortworth Lake is private with no rights of access. The estate however welcomes the public to enjoy this special place on the first Sunday of each month from March to October only. Opening times are: March, September & October: 10:00am - 5:00pm; April, May, June, July & August: 10:00am - 6:00pm
1st-31st - Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 - Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, BS8 1RL Step into the breath taking beauty and raw power of nature with Wildlife Photographer of the Year – the world’s most prestigious photography exhibition, now celebrating its sixty-first year.
1st-29th - Bristol Pride X Martin Parr - Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, BS8 1RL Legendary photographer Martin Parr teams up with Bristol Pride and Bristol Museums to showcase a retrospective of his photos of the city’s annual Pride festival.
7th-8th - Bristol Anime & Gaming Con - Mercure Grand Hotel, Broad St, Bristol BS1 2EL An opportunity to photograph people in costume. Find people outside for free or pay for a ticket to enter.
14th-17th - The Photography and Video Show - NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT For anyone passionate about photography, video or content creation. Thousands of visual storytellers visit over four days to try and buy the latest camera kit and accessories, get tips and inspiration from big names, connect with each other - and enjoy a great day out!
14th - Clevedon Cars and Coffee - Clevedon, North Somerset: Queen's Square (cars 1890-1959); Sixways (cars 1960-1999); Saltouse Pub (cars 2000-2025) - 10am-1pm
April 2026
1st - 30th - Dark Tales: Britain and Ireland through a Gothic lens - Martin Parr Foundation, Paintworks, Bristol, BS4 3AR Dark Tales explores the complex relationship between the gothic and documentary photography in Britain and Ireland. Photographs from the post-war era to the turn of the 21st century will be on display, which invoke a sense of the uncanny, stirring both unease and fascination at the tangible and psychological realities depicted. Featured in Dark Tales are works by Kjell-Åke Andersson, Bill Brandt, Anna Fox, Robert Frank, Don McCullin, Lee Miller, John Myers, Akihiko Okamura, Sue Packer, Charlie Philips, Sarah Pickering, Jo Spence, Janine Wiedel and Donovan Wylie amongst others.
1st-26th - Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 - Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, BS8 1RL Step into the breath taking beauty and raw power of nature with Wildlife Photographer of the Year – the world’s most prestigious photography exhibition, now celebrating its sixty-first year.
5th - Tortworth Lake open day (Provisional) - Tortworth Lake, Tortworth, Wotton under Edge, GL12 8HF Tortworth Lake is private with no rights of access. The estate however welcomes the public to enjoy this special place on the first Sunday of each month from March to October only. Opening times are: March, September & October: 10:00am - 5:00pm; April, May, June, July & August: 10:00am - 6:00pm
11th - Clevedon Cars and Coffee - Clevedon, North Somerset: Queen's Square (cars 1890-1959); Sixways (cars 1960-1999); Saltouse Pub (cars 2000-2025) - 10am-1pm
14th - Hungerford Hocktide - Town Hall, Hungerford, RG17 0NF The tradition of Hocktide or Tutti Day. The Tutti Men carry Tutti Poles: wooden staffs topped with bunches of flowers and a cloved orange. The Tutti Men are accompanied by the Orange Man (or Orange Scrambler) - who wears a hat decorated with feathers and carries a white sack filled with oranges - and Tutti Wenches who give out oranges and sweets to the crowds in return for pennies or kisses. The proceedings start at 8 am with the sounding of the horn from the Town Hall steps. This summons all the commoners to the attend the Court at 9 am, after which the Tutti Men visit each of the 102 houses in turn. They no longer collect rents, but demand a penny or a kiss from the lady of the house when they visit. In return the Orange Man gives the owner an orange. After the parade of the Tutti Men through the streets the Hocktide Lunch takes place for the Hocktide Council, commoners and guests, at which the traditional "Plantagenet Punch" is served. After the meal, an initiation ceremony, known as Shoeing the Colts is held, in which all first-time attendees are shod by the blacksmith. Their legs are held and a nail is driven into their shoe. They are not released until they shout "Punch". Oranges and heated coins are then thrown from the Town Hall steps to the children gathered outside.
15th - 21st - Cheltenham Camera Club Annual Exhibition - The Gardens Gallery, Montpellier Gardens, Cheltenham GL50 7UJ
20th-25th - Bath Photographic Society Annual Exhibition - St Michaels Church, Broad Street, Bath BA1 5LJ
May 2026
1st - 3rd - Minehead Hobby Horse - Minehead TA24 The custom takes place during the evenings of the first three days of May, and involves the hobby horse perambulating the port of Minehead. The hobby horse measures eight feet in length and three feet in breadth, and consists of a frame covered in a cloth that has been painted with brightly coloured roundels and decorated with ribbons affixed along the top. The wording "Sailors Horse" is written in large capital letters across the side of the cloth. The head of the man carrying the horse protrudes from the middle of the frame; he wears a painted mask with a crested conical hood affixed with coloured ribbons. A tail made from rope is also affixed to the horse.
1st - 27th - Dark Tales: Britain and Ireland through a Gothic lens - Martin Parr Foundation, Paintworks, Bristol, BS4 3AR Dark Tales explores the complex relationship between the gothic and documentary photography in Britain and Ireland. Photographs from the post-war era to the turn of the 21st century will be on display, which invoke a sense of the uncanny, stirring both unease and fascination at the tangible and psychological realities depicted. Featured in Dark Tales are works by Kjell-Åke Andersson, Bill Brandt, Anna Fox, Robert Frank, Don McCullin, Lee Miller, John Myers, Akihiko Okamura, Sue Packer, Charlie Philips, Sarah Pickering, Jo Spence, Janine Wiedel and Donovan Wylie amongst others.
3rd - Tortworth Lake open day (Provisional) - Tortworth Lake, Tortworth, Wotton under Edge, GL12 8HF Tortworth Lake is private with no rights of access. The estate however welcomes the public to enjoy this special place on the first Sunday of each month from March to October only. Opening times are: March, September & October: 10:00am - 5:00pm; April, May, June, July & August: 10:00am - 6:00pm
3rd - Randwick Cheese Rolling - St John The Baptist Randwick, GL6 6JQ Ceremonial Cheese-rolling 11.00am
4th - The 164th North Somerset Show - North Somerset Showground, Wraxall, BS48 1NE The very best of livestock and horses showcased with rural events, crafts and food.
9th - Randwick Wap - The Green, Randwick, GL11 5SN Traditional costumed procession meet at War Memorial 12:30pm; Fayre on the Green from 1pm
9th - Bradford on Avon Green Man Festival - Bradford-on-Avon BA15 1DE A vibrant, family-friendly community gathering featuring traditional dance, music, song, and folklore from 9.30am to 5.30pm. And the best part is, it’s free! 9.30am Waking Jack & Jill at the Tithe Barn. 5pm Closing parade in Riverside Park and Tithe Barn. followed by Stripping Jack.
9th - Clevedon Cars and Coffee - Clevedon, North Somerset: Queen's Square (cars 1890-1959); Sixways (cars 1960-1999); Saltouse Pub (cars 2000-2025) - 10am-1pm
24th - Rush Sunday procession and service - St Mary Redcliffe, Bristol, BS1 6RA It's the most colourful Bristol procession with the City Swordbearer carrying the Pearl Sword wearing his Elizabethan Cap of Maintenance. The Lord Mayor, Lady Mayoress, and City Councillors wear their scarlet robes and carry posies of spring flowers, which originally were nosegays of herbs for protection against infection. The eight City Maces are carried by an escort of Police Macebearers under command of a Sergeant at Mace. Held at 11am on Whitsunday, the procession can be viewed in the area of the church entrance from Redcliffe Way.
24th - Bread and Cheese Throwing - St Briavels, GL15 6RG The church service and giving of the Whittington purse is at 6 30 with the throwing at 7 30 pm
31st - Scuttlebrook Wake - The Square, Chipping Campden, GL55 6AL There is a procession of the Scuttlebrook May Queen from Littleworth to the square, pulled on her cart by the Campden Morris Dancers, accompanied by her four attendants and a page boy. She is followed by decorated floats and a fancy dress parade and all shops and houses along the route are encouraged to enter a window competition. The Queen is crowned in the square and then she presents prizes to the followers with the best fancy dress. After this the square is filled with entertainment from Maypole Dancing, Country Dancing and Morris Dancing. For the rest of the day it is the fun of the fair with Leysbourne full of traditional fair rides and stalls.
Also look out for (provisionally):
- Bath Photographic Society Annual Exhibition
- Severn Vale Art Trail
- Abbey Hill Steam Rally
- Bristol 1904 Arts Annual Paintings Exhibition
- Chippenham Folk Festival
- Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling
- Bisley Well Dressing
- Cotswold Olimpick Games
June 2026
7th - Tortworth Lake open day - Tortworth Lake, Tortworth, Wotton under Edge, GL12 8HF Tortworth Lake is private with no rights of access. The estate however welcomes the public to enjoy this special place on the first Sunday of each month from March to October only. Opening times are: March, September & October: 10:00am - 5:00pm; April, May, June, July & August: 10:00am - 6:00pm
13th - Clevedon Cars and Coffee - Clevedon, North Somerset: Queen's Square (cars 1890-1959); Sixways (cars 1960-1999); Saltouse Pub (cars 2000-2025) - 10am-1pm
Also look out for (provisionally):
- Appleby Horse Fair - Appleby in Westmorland
- Wessex Midsummer Vintage Show - Trowbridge, Wiltshire
- International Garden Photographer of the Year 19
- Chipping Sodbury Classic Car Run - Chipping Sodbury Clock Tower
July 2026
5th - Tortworth Lake open day - Tortworth Lake, Tortworth, Wotton under Edge, GL12 8HF Tortworth Lake is private with no rights of access. The estate however welcomes the public to enjoy this special place on the first Sunday of each month from March to October only. Opening times are: March, September & October: 10:00am - 5:00pm; April, May, June, July & August: 10:00am - 6:00pm
11th - Clevedon Cars and Coffee - Clevedon, North Somerset: Queen's Square (cars 1890-1959); Sixways (cars 1960-1999); Saltouse Pub (cars 2000-2025) - 10am-1pm
Also look out for (provisionally):
- International Garden Photographer of the Year 19
- St Pauls Carnival
- Thornbury Carnival
- Goodwood Festival of Speed
- Royal Welsh Show
- British Wildlife Photography Awards 2026 (at Nature in Art)
- Welland Steam & Country Rally
- Bristol Pride
August 2026
2nd - Tortworth Lake open day - Tortworth Lake, Tortworth, Wotton under Edge, GL12 8HF Tortworth Lake is private with no rights of access. The estate however welcomes the public to enjoy this special place on the first Sunday of each month from March to October only. Opening times are: March, September & October: 10:00am - 5:00pm; April, May, June, July & August: 10:00am - 6:00pm
8th - Clevedon Cars and Coffee - Clevedon, North Somerset: Queen's Square (cars 1890-1959); Sixways (cars 1960-1999); Saltouse Pub (cars 2000-2025) - 10am-1pm
22nd - 23rd - Bristol Anime & Gaming Con - Mercure Grand Hotel, Broad St, Bristol BS1 2EL An opportunity to photograph people in costume. Find people outside for free or pay for a ticket to enter.
31st - Football in the river at Bourton-on-the-Water - "One of the most unique and entertaining traditions in the Cotswolds—our annual Football in the River event. This quirky and beloved local tradition has become a highlight of the summer, drawing crowds from near and far to the picturesque village of Bourton-on-the-Water".
Also look out for (provisionally):
- British Wildlife Photography Awards 2026 (at Nature in Art)
- International Garden Photographer of the Year 19
- Thornbury Sailing Club Club Week - Oldbury on Severn
- Bristol International Balloon Fiesta - Ashton Court
- Tough Mudder South West - Badminton Estate
- Thornbury Sailing Club Regatta - Oldbury on Severn
- Oakfield Farm Heavy Horses Open Day - Oakfield Farm, Green Lane, Rangeworthy
- British Wildlife Photography Awards 2026 (at Nature in Art)
September 2026
6th - Tortworth Lake open day - Tortworth Lake, Tortworth, Wotton under Edge, GL12 8HF Tortworth Lake is private with no rights of access. The estate however welcomes the public to enjoy this special place on the first Sunday of each month from March to October only. Opening times are: March, September & October: 10:00am - 5:00pm; April, May, June, July & August: 10:00am - 6:00pm
12th - Clevedon Cars and Coffee - Clevedon, North Somerset: Queen's Square (cars 1890-1959); Sixways (cars 1960-1999); Saltouse Pub (cars 2000-2025) - 10am-1pm
20th - The Clypping - St Mary's Church, Painswick, GL6 6XH Clypping is an old English word which means embracing and during the special service, everyone is encouraged to form a circle round the Church, hold hands and so clyppe or embrace the Church by dancing in time to and while singing the clypping hymn.
Also look out for (provisionally):
- British Wildlife Photography Awards 2026 - Nature in Art
- International Garden Photographer of the Year 19
- RWA 173rd Annual Open Exhibition - Royal West of England Academy
- Widecombe Fair - Widecombe in the Moor
- Heritage Open Days - Thoughout England
- Goodwood Revival - Goodwood Motor Circuit
- Frampton Country Fair - Frampton Court Estate, Frampton on Severn
October 2026
4th - Tortworth Lake open day - Tortworth Lake, Tortworth, Wotton under Edge, GL12 8HF Tortworth Lake is private with no rights of access. The estate however welcomes the public to enjoy this special place on the first Sunday of each month from March to October only. Opening times are: March, September & October: 10:00am - 5:00pm; April, May, June, July & August: 10:00am - 6:00pm
10th - Clevedon Cars and Coffee - Clevedon, North Somerset: Queen's Square (cars 1890-1959); Sixways (cars 1960-1999); Saltouse Pub (cars 2000-2025) - 10am-1pm
Also look out for (provisionally):
- RWA 173rd Annual Open Exhibition - Royal West of England Academy
November 2026
14th - Clevedon Cars and Coffee - Clevedon, North Somerset: Queen's Square (cars 1890-1959); Sixways (cars 1960-1999); Saltouse Pub (cars 2000-2025) - 10am-1pm
Also look out for (provisionally):
- RWA 173rd Annual Open Exhibition - Royal West of England Academy
- Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 - Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
December 2026
12th - Clevedon Cars and Coffee - Clevedon, North Somerset: Queen's Square (cars 1890-1959); Sixways (cars 1960-1999); Saltouse Pub (cars 2000-2025) - 10am-1pm
Also look out for (provisionally):
- RWA 173rd Annual Open Exhibition - Royal West of England Academy
- Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 - Bristol Museum & Art Gallery