LGBT History Month Light Festival walk
The 20th anniversary of LGBT+ History Month and the Bristol Light Festival - what better opportunity to meet up for a stroll and a chat?
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Thu 06 February 2025
18:00 - 21:00 - Location
- Old Market Tavern, 29-30 Old Market Street , Further info
- Contact
- Sorrel Kavanagh Sorrel.Kavanagh@uwe.ac.uk
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking not required
Description
All are welcome, whether you identify as LGBTQIA+ or are a wonderful ally!
Sneak a peek at the route: Bristol Lights Festival Route 2025. The halfway point will be at the festival hub, where there will be food and hot drinks.
Live location sharing during the walk - please join the group on WhatsApp to access: Lights Festival location and updates. If you don't use WhatsApp but would like a contact for the walk, please email sorrel.kavanagh@uwe.ac.uk.
Registration and tickets
- Cost: Free
- Attendance: Booking not required
How to get there
Old Market Tavern is near the main bus stops at the Castle Gardens end of Old Market Street. Parking can be tricky, so public transport may be easier.
Location
Old Market Tavern
29-30 Old Market Street
Bristol
BS2 0HB
UK
Accessibility
The Light Festival is accessible to those with pushchairs, wheelchairs and other mobility aids although there are some bumpy road surfaces and a place to sit at each installation is not guaranteed.
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