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Bristol’s Secret Kindness Bottles Bring Smiles to City Walks

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Dec 5, 2025 — 2 min read

Kindness bottle under a bench in Bristol

By Community Correspondent

Bristol walkers have been discovering an unusual and uplifting sight over the past few weeks: small glass bottles tied to trees and benches, each containing a handwritten, positive message.

The bottles have appeared in well-known city spots including Brandon Hill, College Green, and Queen Square, and are brightening the mornings of those who stumble upon them.

*Kindness bottle attached to a tree in Bristol*

Observers have even spotted multiple bottles in the same location, suggesting the initiative is being regularly maintained.

Each message comes with a QR code linking to a webpage where people can submit a new note, helping to continue the chain of kindness. The project appears to be anonymous, making it a grassroots effort to spread positivity throughout the city.

*Message with QR code inside the bottle*

One local walker said: “It’s such a simple idea, but it really lifts your spirits. I’ve seen a couple of bottles in one spot, so it seems like someone is taking care to keep the project going. It just makes you smile.”

While the identity of the organiser remains a mystery, Bristol’s secret kindness bottles are a small but heartfelt reminder of the ways in which communities can bring joy to each other — one note at a time.

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