A promenade experience exploring the stories, businesses, food, and music of Stapleton Road.

Around The World in BS5  is a promenade experience exploring the cuisines, cultures and stories of communities from across the world.

As part of Bristol City Council’s High Street Regeneration and Renewal fund, Compass Presents adopted a creative strategy to boost foot traffic to local businesses after the Covid-19 pandemic. Collaborating with businesses, artists, and performers along Stapleton Road, we organised an engaging, vibrant, and delicious tour to highlight the area’s offerings.

Over four Sundays in June 2023, we guided hundreds of participants through one of the UK’s most diverse high streets, celebrating its rich community, culture, cuisine, and businesses. Local businesses were supported to provide samples to tour participants and for hosting pop-up performances.

What They Said

“An afternoon delight! A warm, hospitable, imaginative, delicious tour through a street I have passed through many times but not properly stopped off to explore.”

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“"This was an amazing experience. Full of character and characters. I am so in love with where I live now!"”

Audience Member

“Brilliant vibes, relaxed atmosphere and really interesting from start to finish”

Audience Member

“I think it's great to highlight the beautiful culture happening on our high streets in such an accessible way. I heard comments about people not having gone into places yet and now feeling more comfortable to explore and also strike up conversation with local business owners. Amazing”

Audience Member

Photo credit: Jana Rumley Photography