Members of the public have the chance to abseil 100 feet down the side of one of Bristol’s most iconic buildings.

Participants will descend 100 feet down the side of Southmead Hospital as part of a charity event.

Southmead Hospital Charity is holding the sponsored abseil on Saturday, September 8 to raise money for their Prostate Cancer Care Appeal.

Adrian Brown, the charity’s corporate and community manager, said: “The Amazing Abseil Adventure is a great challenge for people to take on and a unique opportunity to climb down one of Bristol’s most notable buildings.

"You’ll also get to enjoy the magnificent views of North Bristol and all the way to the Severn Crossing.

“You can raise money for our Prostate Cancer Care Appeal or another area of the hospital close to your heart – perhaps a ward or department that has helped you or a loved one.

No abseiling experience is necessary as qualified instructors will provide training and support.

The Prostate Cancer Care Appeal aims to raise £2million to purchase two surgical robots for the hospital to meet growing demand, fund new diagnostic and treatment options and to support the training of the next generation of robotic surgeons.

The first robot was purchased at the start of 2018, and the Appeal continues to raise funds for a second.

Those signing up to the event must pay £25 before August 21, after that the sign up fee is £35.

Participants will also be required to raise a minimum £100 in sponsorship.

You can register for the Amazing Abseil Adventure at southmeadhospitalcharity.org.uk/events/reach-skies/abseil/amazing-abseil-adventure.

For more information contact hello@southmeadhospitalcharity.org.uk.