Bristol Folk House

Adult education centre on Park Street.


Through a doorway on Parkstreet, down a narrow corridor and across a sunny (sudject to weather) courtyard, the unexpectedly large building of the Bristol Folk House has stood since 1963, and is still being discoverd in its bs1 hiding place by life long Bristol dwellers to this day. It's an adult education centre, venue, meeting space and cafe, providing courses in arts and crafts, creative writing, languages and more.

As a venue the BFH has been long famous for live music in Bristol. Running a weekend program of music featuring Folk, acoustic, roots, Americana and music of all flavours with both local, national and international acts. As an adult education centre,the BFH provides variety of part-time day and evening courses and workshops for over 18's.The Folk House is a welcoming environment in which to explore your creativity and learn new skills.

What's On At Bristol Folk House

20s Charleston for Beginners Workshop at Bristol Folk House
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Burlesque with Feather Fan Workshop at Bristol Folk House
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Lettering in Wood Workshop at Bristol Folk House
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Mud Photography Workshop at Bristol Folk House
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Oil Painting for Beginners Workshop at Bristol Folk House
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Roundhand Calligraphy at Bristol Folk House
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Winter Snow Scene in Watercolour at Bristol Folk House
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James Kirby at Bristol Folk House
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The Urban Folk Quartert at Bristol Folk House
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afrobeat rock folk funk
Herbs of Power and Protection at Bristol Folk House
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Wire and Fairy Light Robin Sculpture at Bristol Folk House
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Sketch a Bristol Scene on a Lampshade at Bristol Folk House
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Mosaic Workshop at Bristol Folk House
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Make a Christmas Themed Bunting with Crochet at Bristol Folk House
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Landscapes in Watercolour Workshop at Bristol Folk House
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Fresh Christmas Wreath Workshop at Bristol Folk House
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Fresh Christmas Wreath Workshop at Bristol Folk House
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Cyanotype on Fabric at Bristol Folk House
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Christmas Ukulele Edition at Bristol Folk House
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Writing for All at Bristol Folk House
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Steve Tilston at Bristol Folk House
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Digital Lumen Prints at Bristol Folk House
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Make a Large Lampshade Workshop at Bristol Folk House
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Make a Small Lampshade Workshop at Bristol Folk House
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Make a Stamped Charm Bracelet at Bristol Folk House
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The Magpies at Bristol Folk House
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Katey Brooks at Bristol Folk House
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DAPHNÉ CHENEL & PERI RAE at Bristol Folk House
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Kaia Kater at Bristol Folk House
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Kit Hawes & Aaron Catlow at Bristol Folk House
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The Kahunas at Bristol Folk House
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Dallahan at Bristol Folk House
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world folk
Eliza Carthy  + Jennifer Reid at Bristol Folk House
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Rachel Newton at Bristol Folk House
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Charm of Finches at Bristol Folk House
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folk folk-pop

Get a feel for Bristol Folk House

Our recent recommendations for Bristol Folk House

Real deal Irish folk exactly as you’d want it - full of charm, honesty, intricate trad. musicianship and tales of the Emerald Isles. ‘Daoirí Farrell is singlehandedly spearheading a resurgence of the authentic in Irish folk music…he is rightly in demand all over the world.

Trans-Atlantic collab where American roots meets British folk at its finest. With every virtuoso pluck of the guitar and bow of the fiddle, Brooks Williams and Aaron Catlow (Sheelanagig) reshape and pay homage to the 20th century songbook of bluegrass, blues, ragtime, folk, Gypsy Jazz and music hall. Essential FFO: Dave Swarbrick, Martin Carthy, Django Reinhardt, Stéphane Grappelli. Trans-Atlantic Fiddle & Guitar Duo

British folk music at it’s most beautiful. With every pluck of the guitar and bow of the fiddle, Kit and Aaron’s music beams humble integrity and inimitable prowess. One of the most exciting duos to emerge from the UK in recent times, with heartfelt musicality, unparalleled virtuosity and vocal harmony

Gorgeous folk-noir awash with bowed chamber strings and otherworldly harmonies. Aussie sister duo Charm of Finches summon an indie-baroque heartache of epic proportions FFO: Kate Bush, Gillian Welch, Agnes Obel, Sufjan Stevens. Haunted tunes about love, grief and whispering trees; indie folk with many stringed things.

Real deal Irish folk exactly as you’d want it - full of charm, honesty, intricate trad. musicianship and tales of the Emerald Isles. Farrell has been described by some of the biggest names in Irish folk music as one of most important singers to come out of Ireland.