Bristol Borough: Come for the History. Stay for the Fun.

Upcoming Events

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Bristol Borough has emerged as Bucks County’s newest, diverse and exciting dining destination. From casual to fine cuisine, you are sure to enjoy an outstanding culinary experience.

Mill Street Shopping

Combine your dining experience with an exceptional visit to our shopping district on Mill Street. Store owners will welcome you and provide you with a tailored attention.

Bristol Riverside Theatre (BRT)

Bristol Riverside Theatre (BRT) is a professional regional theatre located in the historic district of Bristol Borough. The theatre combines the excitement of a large stage with the intimacy of a 300-seat theater, along with outstanding lighting and sound technology. In addition to its mainstage productions, BRT offers the William Penn Bank Summer Music Fest, the holiday tradition An American Christmas Songbook, the new play development series America Rising, the summer camp ArtRageous, and a range of education programs for local youth. Our box office is open Monday - Friday from 9:15 am - 4:45 pm. Or 215-780-0100.

festivals

There’s always a fun event right around the corner in Bristol Borough. Come for our ethnic celebrations, First Friday Street Festival May through September and concerts on the waterfront.

The River Runner

Ride the River Runner! Let us shuttle you from our 300 space parking lot to shops and restaurants in the downtown district as well as the Centre for the Arts and Bristol Riverside Theater. The service is free and you can hop on and off as often as you like at our seven convenient stops. Check signage for shuttle times.

Quality lodging is just minutes away in the Oxford Valley area featuring the Sheraton Bucks County, the Red Roof Inn, Residence Inn and more.

Play the video on the left to view the event that was held last July in Bristol Borough by the Delaware.  The video features highlights of the event.

The Bristol Cultural & Historical Foundation

The Bristol Cultural & Historical Foundation preserves and promotes the history and culture of Bristol with tours, presentations, scholarships, and events like Historic Bristol Day and the Peach Social.

Walk Back In Time

Take a tour through history using your smart phone as your audio/visual guide. See the homes of wealthy and influential people who settled and built Bristol Borough into an industrial and transportation hub during the early boom years and so much more.