Clubs and Activities

ELC Bristol can help you join many clubs and activities in Bristol!  We know that our students have many diverse interests and passions.  We want to nurture those as well language skills!

University of Bristol

You can join public events and lectures at University of Bristol locations.  Our students also have free access to use the Arts and Social Sciences Library to study.  This library is open much later than other libraries in the city.  Bristol University no longer offer associate membership to partner schools.  However, we have replaced their previous offer with a better value and more varied selection!

ELC Bristol have a huge database of clubs, societies and activities – just for you!

In school, we have a database of over one hundred teams, groups, clubs and regular meetings in the local area.  We have something for everyone!

Some clubs are free and you can just turn up on the day to take part.  Other clubs require membership/joining fees.  Full-time students often get student reductions, and our staff can help arrange transport when needed.  For example, you can join a local football team for £5/session, playing matches just 10 minutes from school!

In the past, we’ve had many students join and take part in different clubs and activities in Bristol.  Last year, our students played for local football, rugby and hockey teams, joined a local Bristol boxing club, and got involved with a public speaking society!  Some students joined a dance class, others took part in a pottery course – all while studying English at ELC!

Our student Shion (centre) joined ELC Bristol in March 2025.  He has spent most of his 10-month study period playing for the Old Cliftonians Football Club near ELC Bristol!  Shion has not only improved his football skills, but also his ability to speak and listen in authentic English sporting situations.  He’s also made some great lifelong friends!

How to get involved with clubs and activities in Bristol

Speak to the Social Programme Manager to find out more.  Our experience tells us that the more you integrate with locals, the faster your language improves!  The students who take part in these clubs and activities in Bristol never regret it!  Plus, it’s a great way to get to know new people and make new relationships!

Click the links below to begin researching what’s available outside school time at ELC Bristol

SPORTS

Badminton; Padel; Table Tennis; Football; Basketball; Rugby; Climbing; Cycling; Hiking; Dancing; Golf; Hockey; Ice Skating; Windsurfing; Kitesurfing; Martial Arts; Paddleboarding; Running; Skating; Spinning; Yoga; Surfing; Tennis; Wild Swimming; Circus Skills; Kayaking

ART

Glassblowing; Jewellery Making; Knitting and Crochet; Life Drawing; Painting; Poetry; Pottery

MUSIC

A Capella Singing; Karaoke; Choir Singing; Jam Sessions; Dancing (including Street, Salsa, Ballroom, etc.); Instrument Tuition (various instruments including guitar; piano; singing; etc.)

OTHER

Birdwatching; Brewery Tours; Lectures; Chess; Cider Farm Tours; Drone Flying; Hot Air Balloon Rides; Meditation; Religious Worship; Water Parks

Register to join before you arrive:

Contact us and we will do our best to get you registered and joined up for your arrival in Bristol – please note that some clubs and societies require a meeting in-person first before joining!