News / city centre
Giant hopscotch installations appear in city centre parks
Giant hopscotch trails have appeared in three city centre parks to celebrate the city’s 650th anniversary.
The new installations are a collaboration between Bristol City Centre BID and street art organisation Upfest.
Some 650 ‘tiles’ have been sprayed onto the grass in Queen Square, Castle Park and College Green.
is needed now More than ever
They are there to mark 650 years since King Edward III granted important rights and privileges to Bristol by royal charter in 1373. Until this time, Bristol was divided geographically and administratively by the River Avon.
Bristol City Centre BID said their aim was to “take Bristolians back to their childhood”.
“Creating reasons to spend leisure time in our city is a core focus for the City Centre Business Improvement District, attracting footfall and supporting revenue for our levy paying businesses, all the while creating experiences and reasons for residents and tourists to visit the city centre,” said Vicky Lee, head of Bristol City Centre BID.
“With the summer holidays just around the corner, we’ve introduced hopscotch to our green spaces as a free-to-attend and must-do summer activity for families.
“Hopscotchers can enjoy the unique installation and then take a look around all of the fantastic retail and hospitality businesses nearby.
“We’re looking forward to transforming our city into a giant playground and see Bristolians come together, say happy birthday to Bristol and celebrate as a city – supporting our local businesses in the process.”
All photos & video: Bristol City Centre BID
Read next:
- BIDs unite to save local high streets more than £130,000
- Bristol Cycle Cinema reveals free weekend of cycle-powered cinema on College Green
- TV stars spotted filming red carpet awards scene in Old City
Listen to the latest Bristol24/7 Behind the Headlines podcast:
Our top newsletters emailed directly to you
