Please note that this is a rough schedule and participants are encouraged to amend it according to their own needs and wishes.
Friday, July 11th, 2025 (Arrival Day)
15:00 onwards Check-in to Premier Inn Lewins Mead, Bristol. Settle into your room and unpack.
15:30 - 17:00 Welcome and Introductions in the hotel lobby or a designated area. Share reading goals and connect with fellow readers.
17:00 - 18:30 Free time to explore the immediate area around the hotel. Take a short walk to familiarize yourself with the location, perhaps discover nearby cafes or bookshops.
18:30 Dinner at a local pub or restaurant near Lewins Mead.
20:00 Evening reading session. Find a cozy spot in the hotel or explore nearby quiet areas.
Saturday, July 12th, 2025 (Bristol Exploration & Literary Discoveries)
08:00 - 09:00 Breakfast at the Premier Inn.
09:00 - 12:00 Morning reading session at a scenic location like the Bristol harbourside, or a local park. Find a peaceful spot to immerse yourself in your book.
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch - grab a sandwich or light meal at a cafe along the harbourside or in the city centre.
13:00 - 16:00 Explore Bristol's literary scene. Visit independent bookshops like those in the Clifton area, or explore the Bristol Central Library. Alternatively, explore the historic harbourside.
16:00 - 18:30 Free time. Return to the hotel to relax, read, or freshen up. Perhaps browse the shops in Bristol city centre.
18:30 Dinner at a restaurant in Bristol.
20:00 Evening reading session or a relaxing stroll along the harbourside.
Sunday, July 13th, 2025 (Relaxation & Cultural Bristol)
08:00 - 09:00 Breakfast at the Premier Inn.
09:00 - 12:00 Morning reading session in a peaceful setting, such as the Bristol Museum & Art Gallery cafe, or a quiet park.
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch at a cafe near the museum or in the city centre.
13:00 - 16:00 Explore the Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, or take a scenic walk along the harbourside and explore the historic ships.
16:00 - 18:30 Free time for reading, relaxing, or last-minute souvenir shopping.
18:30 Farewell dinner at a restaurant in Bristol.
20:00 Final reading session or a relaxed evening at the hotel.
Monday, July 14th, 2025 (Departure Day)
08:00 - 09:00 Breakfast at the Premier Inn.
09:00 - 11:00 Final reading session at the hotel or a nearby cafe. Perhaps a final visit to a favorite spot in the city.
11:00 Check out of the Premier Inn.
11:00 onwards Depart from Bristol.