floating harbour

• News / wingfoiling

  Wingfoiling arrives in Bristol docks

  A fast developing sport that does not even have an official name yet has arrived in Bristol

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• News / bristol packet

  106-year-old vessel undergoes major restoration work

  Bristol Packet hope the repairs can keep the boat running for many years to come

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• Features / cross-harbour ferry

  The ferry that has not yet been replaced by a bridge

  Once upon time, numerous ferries would have made their way back and forth across the River Avon

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• News / harbour

  Harbour safety review to be carried out as petitioners call for changes

  More than 1,600 petitioners are calling for increased safety measures

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• News / Bristol Birdman

  Bristol Birdman event to return to Floating Harbour for 2026

  It aims to raise £100,000 to fund vital youth and community programs in our city

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• News / Bristol Illuminated Boat Parade

  In photos: Bristol Illuminated Boat Parade 2025

  It was the biggest Bristol Illuminated Boat Parade yet

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• News / floating harbour

  Oil rig escape pod for sale as minimalist houseboat

  "Do not buy if you’re not a chatty person, as everyone wants to talk to you about this boat"

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• Health / sauna

  A steam room with a view: saunas launch on Bristol’s waterways

  The short-term floating sauna pop-up is a unique combination of wellness and tourism

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