The Downs

• News / The Downs

  Bristol festivals join forces to upgrade internet on the Downs

  Events have suffered from poor internet service in the past

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• News / Forwards Festival

  Forwards Festival announce lineup for 2023

  Following a successful debut last year, the festival returns to the Downs in September

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• Reviews / Forwards 2022

  Review: Forwards Festival, the Downs – ‘A perfect weekend’

  From the team behind Love Saves the Day, the new festival truly did not disappoint

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• Books / The Downs

  Retelling the story of Bristol’s most famous toilet attendant

  Victoria Hughes befriended and cared for prostitutes

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• News / The Downs

  Urges to ban barbecues as part of Downs goes up in flames

  A scorched patch of land 10m by 10m in size remains

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• News / Adventure Cinema

  Outdoor cinema on the Downs cancelled due to ‘external safety concerns’

  “It is with great sadness that we have to make this decision”

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• News / The Downs

  Police appeal after life-size bronze lion stolen from exhibition

  “It is shocking that someone would take the opportunity to steal from a charity”

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• Art / The Downs

  A Safari For Survival

  Born Free brings a pride of life sized lions to Bristol

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