Welcome to the Bristol Walk Fest Media Centre
This page contains information, images and contacts for journalists covering Bristol Walk Fest.
We’re happy to support journalists with quotes, press releases and media assets. If you can’t find what you’re looking for here, please get in touch.
Introduction
Bristol Walk Fest is a month-long walking festival held every May in Bristol. It brings people together through walking and encourages everyone to explore the city on foot.
Bristol Walk Fest celebrates walking in all its forms, from day-long hikes, shorter scenic routes and history walks, to walking sports and wellbeing and community strolls.
Bristol Walk Fest features hundreds of guided, mostly free, walks led by local organisations and volunteers, showcasing the city’s green spaces, history, culture and communities.
Bristol Walk Fest aims to make walking accessible and welcoming to everyone.
Quick Facts About Bristol Walk Fest
- What: Bristol Walk Fest
- When: Throughout May (annually)
- Part of: National Walking Month from Living Streets
- Where: Across Bristol
- Founded: 2013
- Number of walks: around 400 walks throughout May
- Cost: Most walks free
- Audience: All ages and abilities
- Organised by: a small team of freelancers working for Age UK Bristol
- Website: www.bristolwalkfest.com
- Socials: @BristolWalkFest on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky
Lastest Press Releases
Current press releases will be added here.
To be added to our press list to receive press releases and other information directly, please email comms@bristolwalkfest.co.uk
Previous Media Coverage
2025
Bristol Times:
Walk Your Way Around Local Culture and History
Bristol 24/7:
Bristol Walk Fest announces launch event details
“Since 2013, the walking festival has brought thousands of ramblers together to join hundreds of guided and self-guided walks and walking events across the city.” – Bristol 24/7
Visit Bristol:
The Best Walks In or Near Bristol, Explore the City with Bristol Walk Fest 2025
Bristol Live:
Bristol Walk Fest to end with epic city-wide walk and celebration
BBC Online:
Bristol in Pictures
Walking Post:
Bristol Walk Fest announces Grand Finale Event
Also: Bristol Life, BBC Breakfast, BBC Radio Bristol, We Are Bristol, community radio and blogs including Talk of Totterdown, Your Park Bristol and BS3 Community
Images and Media Assets
The images and logos found below are free to use for editorial coverage of Bristol Walk Fest.
Please credit Bristol Walk Fest and any name included on the image’s title.
More About Bristol Walk Fest
Bristol Walk Fest has been running since 2013 and encourages people of all ages, interests and abilities to walk to enhance their health and wellbeing, and to enjoy being outside in the city.
Bristol Walk Fest brings together dozens of walking providers and local organisations, and coincides with Living Streets’ National Walking Month, 1-31 May.
Bristol Walk Fest aims to be the UK’s leading urban walking festival and to raise the profile of Bristol as a walking destination. Our city offers a huge diversity of walks, and we want to celebrate that, while bringing people together in a way that benefits individuals, communities and the environment.
Bristol Walk Fest produces a printed programme and online calendar of walks and events. Past walks have included guided walks, tours, talks, workshops and family events. Walks are curated into different themes including Walking for Pleasure; Nature and Wildlife; Health and Wellbeing; Arts, Culture and History; and Walking Sports.
Organisers: Bristol Walk Fest is coordinated by Active Ageing Bristol and hosted by our lead partner Age UK Bristol, with funding from Bristol City Council. Our sponsors are Bristol Ramblers. Bristol Walk Fest is supported by Bristol Walking Alliance, Doveton Press, Go Jauntly, Your Park and Visit Bristol.
Quotes for Media Use
“Bristol Walk Fest is a great chance to discover something new about the city, explore a new area, or try walking for the first time. With a choice of free walks every single day of the month, you’re bound to find something to pique your interest!” – Karen Lloyd, Bristol Walk Fest Director
“There is such a fantastic range of events – it covers so many different areas, types of walk and cultural focus. It is lovely to feel part of something bigger than us and so positive for communities across Bristol.” – Community walk leader, 2025
“Very enjoyable and informative walk led by an engaging walk leader. Well paced walk. A great initiative to promote both Bristol and walking.” – Walk participant, 2025
Press Contacts
To arrange interviews or for more information contact:
Beccy Golding – Marketing and Communications, Bristol Walk Fest
comms@bristolwalkfest.co.uk
Jen Graham – Event Manager, Bristol Walk Fest
info@bristolwalkfest.co.uk
Journalists are welcome to attend festival events. Please get in touch to arrange.