As I write this, the sun is streaming through the window and England are in the midst of a middle order batting collapse at Lord’s. It seems that the summer has well and truly returned. If you’re staying in Bristol for the forthcoming Bank Holiday weekend, here are five ideas for a splendid time.

1) Enjoy a weekend of live music. There’s the Old Duke Jazz Festival in the city centre and Thunderfest at the Thunderbolt on Bath Road in Totterdown. www.theoldduke.co.uk and www.thethunderbolt.net

2) Watch a movie. We recommend The Illusionist at the Watershed. There’s also a special midday screening of Belleville Rendezvous at midday on Sunday. www.watershed.co.uk

3) Get into a higher state of consciousness with Josh Wink, playing at Just Jack on Dojo on Saturday. http://justjackwilleatyourhead.blogspot.com/

4) Celebrate the moving image at the Arnolfini with Super8station3, a film festival celebrating Super 8 film with home movies, vintage cartoons and more. www.arnolfini.org.uk

5) Explore Bristol’s open spaces. If the sun does shine, enjoy the Downs, Blaise Castle Estate, Ashton Court, Eastville Park, Hengrove Park and Oldbury Court. www.bristol.gov.uk/parks