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AirHop Adventure and Trampoline Park Bristol
19th March-6th May 2025
Venue: Patchway Trading Estate, Unit 5 Britannia Rd
Website: www.airhop.co.uk/bristol-adventure-trampoline-park
AirHop makes the perfect after school activity with two offers available after 3pm Mon–Thurs during term time. After School Antics includes a 60 minute jump for two bouncers and a pizza to share for...
Alfie and Amelia Fact Finding Trail
19th March-6th May 2025
Venue: Aerospace Bristol
Website: www.aerospacebristol.org/whats-on
Take off on an aviation adventure with Alfie Fox and his sister Amelia. Download your Alfie and Amelia comic book story ahead of your visit, or pick up a free copy in admissions.
Little Stoke Junior Parkrun
19th March-6th May 2025
Venue: Little Stoke Park
Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/littlestoke-juniors
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2K event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds) every Sunday at 9am. Free to join but you must register before your first run. The aim is to have fun, so go along and join in...
The Outdoors Project
19th March-6th May 2025
Venue: Horfield Common, The Ardagh and Sefton Park School
Website: www.theoutdoorsproject.co.uk
Their mission is to encourage children to spend time outdoors, away from screens. They have lots of exciting activity-themed days to choose from such as Wildcraft vs Minecraft Day, Bushcraft, Viking Day,...
Time for walkies
19th March-6th May 2025
Venue: Westonbirt Arboretum
Website: www.forestryengland.uk/westonbirt/forest-walkies
Join Wallace and Gromit for the ultimate forest walkies. Bond with your pooch by taking on dog-tastic challenges together, solve crossword clues and have lots of fun along the way – with everyone’s...
We The Curious
19th March-6th May 2025
Venue: One Millennium Square, Anchor Road
Website: www.wethecurious.org
With two floors brimming with interactive exhibits, the science centre on Bristol’s Harbourside is the perfect destination for families of all ages, school groups or grown-ups, and those with a curious...
Funderworld Theme Park
4th April-5th May 2025
Venue: Durdham Downs
Website: https://funderworld.com
Tickets include unlimited rides plus much more….packed with unique thrill rides, huge roller coasters and a whole host of traditional fairground favourites. You will see the Downs come to life with a...
Easter Adventure Quest at Wrest Park
5th-27th April 2025
Venue: Wrest Park
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk
Take part in an adventure quest at Wrest Park this Easter holiday. Crack the clues hidden around the grounds and enjoy a delicious chocolate reward! You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays,...
Easter Adventures
5th-21st April 2025
Venue: Mendip Activity Centre
Website: www.mendip.co.uk/events
Hop into Easter adventures with thrilling outdoor activities for ages 6 and up. Win sweet treats when you try your hand at Target Sports like Archery and Axe Throwing, explore the depths of Mendip while...
Easter Adventures at Tyntesfield
5th-27th April 2025
Venue: Tyntesfield
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/bath-bristol/tyntesfield
Join Baarbara and Baarnaby lamb this Spring for an Easter Adventure. Follow the eggs on the trail map to find each of the ten activity stations and take part in the fun and games. The trail can be completed...
Easter Eggsplorers
5th-27th April 2025
Venue: Bristol Zoo Project
Website: www.bristolzoo.org.uk
Explore the zoo and search for the Easter egg boards along the way. Solve the puzzles on your trail activity sheet and discover some eggs-traordinary animal facts – like how ostrich eggs are the largest...
The Big Brick Build
12th-21st April 2025
Venue: Wrest Park
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk
Get creative with the master builders and help bring history to life with LEGO® bricks. Go along and help make a remarkable replica of Wrest Park's Orangery. Book early and save 15%.
The Koala Who Could
14th-19th April 2025
Venue: Bristol Old Vic
Website: www.bristololdvic.org.uk
An empowering and chuckle-out-loud story about embracing change — whether we like it or not. Join Kevin, King of the staying-still-kings, and his friends kangaroo and wombat in an Australian Outback...
Return to the Forbidden Plant
17th-19th April 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal Bath
Website: www.theatreroyal.org.uk
Meet the crew of Starship Albatross, out on a routine survey flight under the command of capable Captain Tempest. When the ship crash lands on the planet D’llyria the crew comes face to face with its...
Bing's Birthday
18th-19th April 2025
Venue: Redgrave Theatre
Website: www.redgravetheatre.com
Join Bing and his friends Sula, Pando, Coco, Amma and of course Flop as they get ready to celebrate his special day in the brand-new live stage show, Bing’s Birthday! Things won't always go to plan but,...
Chocolate Train
20th-21st April 2025
Venue: Avon Valley Railway
Website: www.avonvalleyrailway.org
Enjoy an Easter ride on the iconic restored locomotive from the Fry’s chocolate factory. Discover more about this special locomotive and its local history from displays at the station and children will...
Easter Sunday Raceday
20th April 2025
Venue: Bath Racecourse
Website: www.bath-racecourse.co.uk
Looking for the perfect way to spend Easter Sunday? Gather the whole family for a day packed with excitement, laughter, and unforgettable memories. Includes free fun fairs, face painting, live music and...
The Dinosaur That Pooped a Rock Show!
20th April 2025
Venue: The Playhouse
Website: www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk
Adapted from the number 1 best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, the whole family will have a poopy good time enjoying a brand new story for the stage. Featuring new songs by Tom and Dougie,...
The Mystery of The Egg
26th-27th April 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal Bath
Website: www.theatreroyal.org.uk
Calling all trainee detectives! The Mystery of The Egg, is a brand new, board-game style theatre show where your skills are needed to solve this thrilling murder mystery. From the award-winning creators...
Fireman Sam Live: The Great Camping Adventure
27th April 2025
Venue: The Playhouse
Website: www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk
Join Sam, Ellie, Elvis, Station Officer Steele and Norman in this UK premier, as you become a Pontypandy Pioneer and explore the mountains. With fire engines, helicopters and brand new songs this is one...
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
29th April-4th May 2025
Venue: Bristol Hippodrome
Website: www.atgtickets.com
Based on Ian Fleming’s timeless story for children and later made into the famous 1968 film, in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang we meet absent-minded inventor Caractacus Potts who restores a broken-down old...
Shlomo's Beatbox Adventure for Kids
5th May 2025
Venue: Bristol Beacon
Website: www.bristolbeacon.org
The 5-star sell-out show Shlomo’s Beatbox Adventure for Kids is back! Anybody can become one of this sonic superhero’s sidekicks in a world of funny sounds, brilliant noises, and cool music, whether...
AJ Bell Junior and Mini Great Bristol Run
10th May 2025
Venue: Bristol City Centre
Website: www.greatrun.org/events/junior-mini-great-bristol-run
There’s a Mini (ages 3-8) 1.5km dash and a Junior (9-15) 2.5km challenge, offering something for all ages, giving our younger runners the chance to take centre stage on Super Saturday before the Great...
Tom Gates Epic Stage Show
11th May 2025
Venue: The Playhouse
Website: www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk
With catchy tunes and hilarious performances, this fantastic new stage show brings the best of the Brilliant World of Tom Gates into one live show. It’s pure fun for the whole family whether you're a...