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Mini-museum hunt! 50 years of Aardman
13th February-12th September 2026
Venue: Bristol Museum and Art Gallery
Website: www.bristolmuseums.org.uk
A little bit of Aardman magic has arrived at Bristol Museum and Art Gallery celebrating Aardman’s 50th anniversary in Bristol. Tiny treasures from the beloved animation studio have been hidden around...
Boat trips
28th March-25th October 2026
Venue: M Shed
Website: www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/m-shed/boat-trips
All three of historic working boats Pyronaut, Mayflower and John King offer scenic trips around Bristol Harbour. This is an experience not to be missed, led by hardworking and knowledgeable volunteers....
Crane visits
11th April-4th October 2026
Venue: M Shed
Website: www.bristolmuseums.org.uk
Experience a working crane on the dockside with trips inside the electric cranes, M Shed’s biggest exhibits! Watch the impressive landmarks at work and find out about the vital part they played in the...
Summer of Fun Comes to Yate Shopping Centre
22nd May-5th September 2026
Venue: Yate Shopping Centre
Website: www.yateshoppingcentre.co.uk/events/the-beach-is-back-2
This summer, families can look forward to an exciting line-up of free events at Yate Shopping Centre, with activities running throughout late July and August. From creative workshops to live entertainment,...
In Tune With Nature - Summer Trail
1st June-31st August 2026
Venue: Westonbirt Arboretum
Website: www.forestryengland.uk/westonbirt/in-tune-with-nature
In a world where we’re constantly connected, with endless information and distractions just a tap away, it can be hard to truly switch off. This summer, give yourself permission to pause.Step away from...
Cracking Exhibition, Gromit! 50 Years of Aardman in Bristol
20th June-13th September 2026
Venue: M Shed
Website: www.bristolmuseums.org.uk
In Aardman’s 50th anniversary year, step behind the scenes and discover how Wallace & Gromit, Shaun, and Morph come to life! Explore rarely seen models, sets, and secrets of Aardman’s iconic stop motion...
Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trail at Dyrham Park
23rd June-2nd September 2026
Venue: Dyrham Park
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Calling Pokémon fans new and old! Get active outdoors on the Pokémon Trading Card Game Mega Evolution Trail. Team up as a family to search the parkland for each Mega Evolution Pokémon, discover their...
Crane visits
6th July-31st August 2026
Venue: M Shed
Website: www.bristolmuseums.org.uk
Experience a working crane on the dockside with trips inside the electric cranes, M Shed’s biggest exhibits! Watch the impressive landmarks at work and find out about the vital part they played in the...
King Pins
6th July-31st August 2026
Venue: Cabot Circus
Website: https://kingpins.co.uk
Enjoy state-of-the-art Ten Pin bowling, as well as tech darts, ice-free curling, shuffleboard, an amazing arcade, private karaoke party room and loads more. Plus delicious pizza and crispy chicken from...
Kings Weston Junior Parkrun
6th July-31st August 2026
Venue: Kings Weston Estate
Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/kingsweston-juniors
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds) every Sunday at 10am. Free but register before you first go along. The aim is to have fun. Go along and join in whatever your pace!
Little Stoke Junior Parkrun
6th July-31st August 2026
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 10am. Free but register before you first go along. The aim is to have fun. Go along and join in whatever your pace!
Mad Science Camps
6th July-31st August 2026
Venue: Various locations across Bristol
Website: https://madsciencecamps.co.uk
Designed for ages 5–11+, each day is packed with exciting experiments, creative challenges, and immersive STEM adventures. With brand-new themes every day, no two camps are the same, making it perfect...
Mendip Mini Fests
6th July-31st August 2026
Venue: Mendip Activity Centre
Website: www.mendip.co.uk
Mendip Basecamp, an award-winning family adventure campsite near Bristol, are delighted to launch a brand new entertainment schedule throughout the summer - perfect for adventurers of all ages. Mendip...
Room on the Broom trail
6th July-31st August 2026
Venue: Westonbirt Arboretum
Website: www.forestryengland.uk/westonbirt/room-on-the-broom
This interactive family trail is packed with Room on the Broom themed activities, fascinating forest facts and plenty of hands-on fun. Once you’ve finished the trail, snap a photo with Witch and her...
Shaun the Sheep Wildlife Mission
6th July-31st August 2026
Venue: Bristol Zoo Project
Website: www.bristolzoo.org.uk
As part of Aardman’s 50th Anniversary celebrations, join Shaun on a new trail to play, explore and discover! Find real wildlife conservation challenges with Wallace and Gromit, Feathers McGraw, Timmy...
Summer of adventure at Bowood House and Gardens
6th July-31st August 2026
Venue: Bowood House and Gardens
Website: www.bowood.org/house-gardens
Children aged 12 years and under can explore the pirate ship, aerial walkways, zip wires, slides and jumping pillows. Younger children (7 and under) can also enjoy ride-on tractors, den building, sandcastle...
Team Super Sports Summer Holiday Camps
6th July-31st August 2026
Venue: Various locations
Website: www.teamsupersports.co.uk
Team Super Sports is back this summer, ready to welcome hundreds of local children for their biggest, best camps of the year. Activities include football, netball, gymnastics, cricket, rugby, hockey and...
The Climbing Academy
6th July-31st August 2026
Venue: The Arc Chippenham
Website: www.theclimbingacademy.com/the-arc
Climb indoors with bouldering for all ages - no booking needed - plus auto-belays and roped climbing for ages 6+. Friendly instructors are always around to help. The fun continues outdoors with a free...
The Outdoors Project
6th July-31st August 2026
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,...
Train rides
6th July-31st August 2026
Venue: M Shed
Website: www.bristolmuseums.org.uk
Take a steam train ride on Bristol Harbour Railway from M Shed. The train will be pulled by the locomotive Henbury.Please note train rides are running on weekends only. Buy tickets on the day from the...
Wake the Tiger: Inspire, Disrupt, Believe
6th July-31st August 2026
Venue: 127 Albert Road
Website: www.wakethetiger.com
At Wake The Tiger, art, storytelling, and imagination come to life in a hyper-reality adventure. Visitors take a self-guided journey through over 40+ immersive spaces, each filled with colour, movement,...
Wookey Hole New Cave Experience
6th July-31st August 2026
Venue: Wookey Hole
Website: www.wookey.co.uk
Wookey Hole has unveiled a magical line-up of adventures including its new immersive cave projections. From a 4D cinema, adventure golf and soft play, to a nostalgic vintage penny arcade, there’s plenty...
Dragonfly Festival
18th July-3rd September 2026
Venue: WWT Slimbridge
Website: www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/slimbridge
Explore the magical world of dragonflies and dive into a summer full of wondrous new wetland experiences. Activities include dragonfly safari, pond dipping, water play, dragonfly canoe safari, weekend...
Summer of Play at Tyntesfield
18th July-6th September 2026
Venue: Tyntesfield
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/bath-bristol/tyntesfield
Get ready for a season of adventure at Tyntesfield. Families can explore the estate as it is transformed into a playful outdoor experience, with activities and games dotted across the gardens and grounds....
Summer of Play: Play through the ages
21st July-3rd September 2026
Venue: Newark Park
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Celebrate the summer holidays with an immersive journey through the history of play. Play Through the Ages brings centuries of games to life, offering visitors the chance to try activities enjoyed by children...
Summer of Play
22nd July-2nd September 2026
Venue: Dyrham Park
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
There will be a festival-feel with imaginative, performance and creative play at Old Lodge, and a mini-maze, games and challenges planned down by the house. Nature explorer, art and sports activities...
Playful Broadmead
23rd July-2nd September 2026
Venue: Bristol City Centre
Website: www.bristolbid.co.uk/projects/playful-broadmead
This summer, Bristol city centre will become a place of imagination, creativity and discovery with the arrival of Playful Broadmead, a free family-friendly programme designed to help children and grown-ups...
Sole Summer at Shoemakers Museum
23rd July-2nd September 2026
Venue: Shoemakers Museum
Website: https://shoemakersmuseum.org.uk
Head to Shoemakers Museum, for six weeks of fun-filled activities, included with admission. There’s plenty m to explore, including interactive exhibits, hands-on play opportunities and a fascinating...
Summer of Imagination at We The Curious
23rd July-1st September 2026
Venue: We The Curious
Website: www.wethecurious.org
Includes two floors of interactive exhibits to explore plus families can enjoy a special programme of curious activities. Over in the Kitchen, you can team up to make plant-based burgers or create colourful...
Festival of Summer at Durdham Downs
24th July-31st August 2026
Venue: Durdham Downs
Website: https://festivalofsummer.com
Each week brings a brand-new theme, complete with themed entertainment, delicious food and drink, thrilling rides and family attractions. Challenge yourself on the crazy golf course, relax on a deck chair...
Kumon Free Assessment
15th August-31st October 2026
Venue: Various venues
Website: www.kumon.co.uk
Now is the perfect time for your family to discover the benefits of Kumon as the Kumon Study Centres in the Avon area are offering Free Registration to new and returning students. Take this opportunity...
Highlight Tours: Bristol’s Dinosaurs
25th August-11th October 2026
Venue: Bristol Museum and Art Gallery
Website: www.bristolmuseums.org.uk
Come face to face with the museum’s dinosaur residents and learn how they looked, lived and moved, why some dinosaurs grew enormous whilst others were small, and the science behind how we know what we...
Home EdVenturers
25th August-11th October 2026
Venue: Leigh Court Farm
Website: www.homeedventurers.co.uk
Home Ed-Venturers runs weekly forest school groups on the edge of Bristol for home-schooled children aged 5-10 yrs old and 10-15 yrs old. They nurture a collaborative community where every voice is heard...
King Pins
25th August-11th October 2026
Venue: Cabot Circus
Website: https://kingpins.co.uk
Enjoy state-of-the-art Ten Pin bowling, as well as tech darts, ice-free curling, shuffleboard, an amazing arcade, private karaoke party room and loads more. Plus delicious pizza and crispy chicken from...
Kings Weston Junior Parkrun
25th August-11th October 2026
Venue: Kings Weston Estate
Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/kingsweston-juniors
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds) every Sunday at 10am. Free but register before you first go along. The aim is to have fun. Go along and join in whatever your pace!
Little Stoke Junior Parkrun
25th August-11th October 2026
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 10am. Free but register before you first go along. The aim is to have fun. Go along and join in whatever your pace!
Room on the Broom trail
25th August-11th October 2026
Venue: Westonbirt Arboretum
Website: www.forestryengland.uk/westonbirt/room-on-the-broom
This interactive family trail is packed with Room on the Broom themed activities, fascinating forest facts and plenty of hands-on fun. Once you’ve finished the trail, snap a photo with Witch and her...
Shaun the Sheep Wildlife Mission
25th August-11th October 2026
Venue: Bristol Zoo Project
Website: www.bristolzoo.org.uk
As part of Aardman’s 50th Anniversary celebrations, join Shaun on a new trail to play, explore and discover! Find REAL wildlife conservation challenges with Wallace and Gromit, Feathers McGraw, Timmy...
Team Super Sports Holiday Camps
25th August-11th October 2026
Venue: Various locations
Website: www.teamsupersports.co.uk
Team Super Sports delivers award-winning holiday camps during Easter, Summer, and all Half-Terms across top independent schools in the Midlands. They specialise in creating multi-sport, high-energy experiences...
The Outdoors Project
25th August-11th October 2026
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,...
Train rides
25th August-11th October 2026
Venue: M Shed
Website: www.bristolmuseums.org.uk
Take a steam train ride on Bristol Harbour Railway from M Shed. The train will be pulled by the locomotive Henbury.Please note train rides are running on weekends only. Buy tickets on the day from the...
Wake the Tiger: Inspire, Disrupt, Believe
25th August-11th October 2026
Venue: 127 Albert Road
Website: www.wakethetiger.com
At Wake The Tiger, art, storytelling, and imagination come to life in a hyper-reality adventure. Visitors take a self-guided journey through over 40+ immersive spaces, each filled with colour, movement,...
Wookey Hole New Cave Experience
25th August-11th October 2026
Venue: Wookey Hole
Website: www.wookey.co.uk
Wookey Hole has unveiled a magical line-up of adventures including its new immersive cave projections. From a 4D cinema, adventure golf and soft play, to a nostalgic vintage penny arcade, there’s plenty...
WOW! Amazing Science in Children’s Books
25th August-3rd October 2026
Venue: Weston Museum
Website: www.westonmuseum.org
A William Mable Gallery Exhibition. It takes visitors on a journey from outer space to deepest underground and into the workings of the human body, through the creations of artists including Oliver Jeffers,...
Professor Slug’s House of Bugs
1st September 2026
Venue: The Wardrobe Theatre
Website: www.thewardrobetheatre.com
Get as strong as an ant! Teach a bee how to buzz! And help a dung beetle make a pooey perfume for its big date – this interactive show is packed full of colourful puppets, catchy songs and educational...
Foodies Festival
4th-6th September 2026
Venue: Royal Victoria Park
Website: www.foodiesfestival.com
Kids can try out cooking with specialist teachers who make learning fun! Free sessions will introduce the little ones to the kitchen in a safe and enjoyable way. There will also be bouncy castles, face...
Teddy Bears’ Picnic
5th-6th September 2026
Venue: Avon Valley Railway
Website: www.avonvalleyrailway.org
Includes a steam train ride up and down the line, plus a whole host of activities back at the station. Expect balloon modelling, face painting, magic shows, and more, in a day that offers non-stop entertainment...
Bristol Aquarium – Even Calmer Days
6th September 2026
Venue: Bristol Aquarium
Website: www.bristolaquarium.co.uk
Even Calmer days create a more relaxing sensory experience for any customers who may need it. Music and children’s rides are turned off to reduce any unexpected noises. Lighting is increased in some...
Holly Hedge Funday and Fun Dog Show 2026
6th September 2026
Venue: Ashton Court Estate
Website: www.hollyhedge.org.uk
Fun Dog Show including a ‘celebrity guest judge’ – Joe Sims. Includes timed doggie sprint, children’s activities including bouncy castle, Have-a-Go Hoopers agility. Big Prize Raffle kindly donated...
Arty Artefacts - Home Educators Monthly Sessions
9th September 2026
Venue: Weston Museum
Website: www.westonmuseum.org
Each month take part in a variety of different hands on and creative activities inspired by historical art and design or linking to items from the collections. Monthly sessions will be organised in pairs...
Tiny Planet
12th-13th September 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal Bath
Website: www.theatreroyal.org.uk
With breathtaking puppetry, original live folk songs and earthy percussion, uncover the mysteries that keep this little globe turning. Live camera projection brings this tiny world to life as a wanderer...
Heli-Kids Day
13th September 2026
Venue: The Helicopter Museum
Website: https://helimuseum.com/events.html
Enjoy an interactive day for young visitors including a character hunt, touch and feel exhibit tables, colouring stations, children's bespoke tours, open cockpits, heli-craft tables and the chance to try...
Sunday Family Raceday
13th September 2026
Venue: Bath Racecourse
Website: www.bath-racecourse.co.uk
Turn your Sunday into a full day out for the whole family with the Sunday Family Raceday at Bath Racecourse. Pack a picnic, grab the kids, and enjoy an afternoon of live flat racing in the Somerset countryside...
WiFi Wars
13th September 2026
Venue: The Wardrobe Theatre
Website: www.thewardrobetheatre.com
The entire audience competes, both as teams and as individuals, on games, quizzes and more that are magically beamed into their smartphones and tablets using WiFi Wars’ Guinness World Record-Breaking...
Noah's Wildlife Builders - Home Educator Day
15th-16th September 2026
Venue: Noah's Ark Zoo
Website: www.noahsarkzoofarm.co.uk
Become a Wildlife Builder and help make a difference for native species while exploring the natural world around you. Throughout the day, families will take part in a range of hands-on activities designed...
Villa Open Afternoons
15th September 2026
Venue: Blaise Museum
Website: www.bristolmuseums.org.uk
Visit Kings Weston Roman Villa in the afternoon to find out about this fascinating archaeological site. Explore where Romans used to live right on Bristol’s doorstep and discover the remains of a real...
Heritage Open Days at Dyrham Park
17th-19th September 2026
Venue: Dyrham Park
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Visit Dyrham for free 17-19 September 2026 as part of the Heritage Open Days scheme, England's largest festival of history and culture.The parkland, garden and house will be open as well as the play area...
Home Educator activity: Discover Arts Award (Poetry)
17th September 2026
Venue: Bristol Museum and Art Gallery
Website: www.bristolmuseums.org.uk
Explore Bristol Museums art collection to find out about artists and their art. Then compose imaginative poetry, share your creativity and achieve a ‘Discover’ Arts Award along the way.Suitable for...
Simon Panrucker’s Ridiculous Songs For Kids! Album Party!
19th September 2026
Venue: The Wardrobe Theatre
Website: www.thewardrobetheatre.com
Simon Panrucker believes in FUN! Determined to make your face smile and your bum wiggle, he’s here to whip up a joyful musical frenzy with songs and raps about just about anything – a live music gig...
Home Educated Learning event
24th September 2026
Venue: Westonbirt Arboretum
Website: www.forestryengland.uk/westonbirt/home-educated
This session is suitable for home educated children aged between 7-11 years, however siblings are welcome to attend alongside them. Each attendee must show a valid ticket on arrival.All children must be...
Bath Children's Literature Festival
25th September-4th October 2026
Venue: Various venues
Website: https://bathfestivals.org.uk/childrens-literature
This autumn’s festival will run from Friday 25 September to Sunday 4 October, bringing some of the biggest and best loved names in the world of children’s books to a family audience of thousands.
Holburne Up Late: Children’s Literature Festival
25th September 2026
Venue: The Holburne Museum
Website: www.holburne.org
Celebrating the Launch of Bath Childrens Literature Festival 2026. Enjoy an evening of free family activities including storytellers, author signings, drawing fun with illustrators, pop-up bookshop and...
Festival of Transport
26th-27th September 2026
Venue: Avon Valley Railway
Website: www.avonvalleyrailway.org
Avon Valley Railway are hosting a weekend Festival of Transport at Bitton Station, featuring vintage vehicles, cycles and entertainment. On both days there will be vintage vehicles on display and an intensive...
Gruffalo Granny
26th September 2026
Venue: The Forum
Website: www.bathforum.co.uk
Get your claws on tickets for this exclusive Bath Children’s Literature Festival event with Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler! This hour-long performance event features the return of much-loved characters...
Not Now Bernard
26th September-4th October 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal Bath
Website: www.theatreroyal.org.uk
A wildly funny, physical theatre adaptation of David McKee’s much-loved picture book, bursting with chaos, live music made from instruments and household objects, and an ENORMOUS purple monster. This...
The World of Skandar with A.F. Steadman
26th September 2026
Venue: The Forum
Website: www.bathforum.co.uk
Join A.F. Steadman as she talks to Emma Swan about the bestselling and award-winning Skandar series. Known for bloodthirsty unicorns, elemental magic and epic sky battles, the Skandar books have gripped...
On Your Bike Baffo
27th September 2026
Venue: The Wardrobe Theatre
Website: www.thewardrobetheatre.com
Get ready for big laughs as the lovable, bumbling Baffo presents a riotous, cycle-themed clown show for ages 3-8 and their families. Expect wild stunts, ridiculous feats and plenty of belly laughs, all...
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
29th September-3rd October 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal Bath
Website: www.theatreroyal.org.uk
Based on the beloved 1968 film version of Ian Fleming’s children’s book and featuring an unforgettable score by the Sherman Brothers (Mary Poppins), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is one family-friendly blockbuster...
Home Educator Tours - Save our Seas
30th September 2026
Venue: Bristol Aquarium
Website: www.bristolaquarium.co.uk
The tour includes an exclusive fish feeding experience and a workshop on “Coral Reefs and Climate Change” to encourage the children to connect with the natural world. This tour can be catered for key...
Calm Session (full day)
1st October 2026
Venue: 127 Albert Road
Website: www.wakethetiger.com
Suitable for anyone who may find a visitor attraction overwhleming when open to the public. Explore this self-guided, non-linear experience with more than 40 spaces of wild and surreal art installations.Suitable...
Draw with Rob Biddulph
3rd October 2026
Venue: The Forum
Website: www.bathforum.co.uk
Join multi award-winning author and illustrator Rob Biddulph, the creative star behind the viral and phenomenal #DrawWithRob videos, for a fun-packed event for all the family.Rob will bring to life his...
Ridiculous Raps and Rhymes with Michael Rosen & MC Grammar
3rd October 2026
Venue: The Forum
Website: www.bathforum.co.uk
Get ready to rhyme, rap and ROAR with laughter! Former Children’s Laureate and poetry icon Michael Rosen has teamed up with award-winning rapping teacher and World Book Day ambassador, MC Grammar, for...
The Spectacular Phoenix Comic Book Draw-Off
3rd October 2026
Venue: The Forum
Website: www.bathforum.co.uk
Bath Children’s Literature Festival in association with Longleat presents The Spectacular Phoenix Comic Book Draw-Off! Get your pencils ready as Neill Cameron leads the spectacular Phoenix Comic Book...
There’s A Monster In Your Show
3rd-4th October 2026
Venue: Redgrave Theatre
Website: www.redgravetheatre.com
Tom Fletcher’s interactive adventures for big imaginations are leaping from page to stage, as the beloved ‘Who’s in Your Book?' series tours the UK in a brand-new musical show.A high-energy 50-minute...
Wetland Explorer Day: Habitat and Wildlife
3rd-4th October 2026
Venue: WWT Slimbridge
Website: www.wwt.org.uk
Find out how amazing a trip to Slimbridge can be by joining them for one of their Uniform Group Wetland Explorer days taking place on select weekends during the year. Beavers, Badgers and Rainbows, and...
Back To The Future The Musical
8th October-21st November 2026
Venue: Bristol Hippodrome
Website: www.atgtickets.com
Based on the iconic 1985 movie and brought to the stage by the film’s original creators Bob Gale and Robert Zemeckis, this multi-award-winning production is dazzling critics and thrilling audiences across...
Space Week: Immersed in Starlight
10th October 2026
Venue: Bristol Museum and Art Gallery
Website: www.bristolmuseums.org.uk
Step into Bristol Museum and Art Gallery after dark to experience the awe and wonder of their universe for Space Week 2026! The show is accompanied by an immersive soundscape, so sound and starlight rise...
The Hideout
10th-11th October 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal Bath
Website: www.theatreroyal.org.uk
The Hideout is a vibrant and daring mix of circus, parkour, and heartfelt storytelling that captures the highs and lows of making a new friend. Through breathtaking acrobatics and playful physical theatre,...
Winterbourne Harvest Day
11th October 2026
Venue: Winterbourne Medieval Barn
Website: www.winterbournebarn.org.uk
The day will include something for all the family including Morris Dancers, wandering children’s entertainers, live music and (of course) ferret racing. Pre book tickets now for the early bird rate and...
The Nutcracker
12th October 2026
Venue: Redgrave Theatre
Website: www.redgravetheatre.com
A true masterpiece of Tchaikovsky’s repertoire, The Nutcracker is a charming fairy tale that captures the spirit of the holiday season. Enter a magical world where a humble nutcracker may transform into...
Toddler Takeover at M Shed
12th October 2026
Venue: M Shed
Website: www.bristolmuseums.org.uk
Join M Shed for a relaxed day at the museum, specially designed for under 4s, where you’ll celebrate all forms of transport. Whether your little one loves trains, planes or bikes, there will be something...
Crown Ballet presents Swan Lake
14th October 2026
Venue: The Playhouse
Website: www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk
The world’s most famous ballet returns! Crown Ballet is proud to present a breathtaking new staging of Swan Lake, Tchaikovsky’s iconic masterpiece of romance, mystery, and classic ballet beauty. A...
Mystical Marsh Lantern Experience
16th-18th October 2026
Venue: WWT Slimbridge
Website: www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/slimbridge
This October, escape the ghouls and goblins and experience a wildlife-packed lantern trail that will leave nature fans of all ages spellbound. The Mystical Marsh Lantern Experience is a magical must-do....
Avatar The Last Airbender - In Concert
18th October 2026
Venue: Bristol Beacon
Website: www.bristolbeacon.org
The Last Airbender In Concert combines a breathtaking live orchestral performance with a two-hour visual journey through fan-favorite moments from the animated series, all shown on a full-size cinema screen....
Ministry of Science Live! Science Saved the World
18th October 2026
Venue: The Playhouse
Website: www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk
Join the presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how science shapes the modern world we live in with a few loud bangs along the way. Expect 20ft liquid nitrogen clouds, exploding...
The Giant Bubble Show
18th October 2026
Venue: Redgrave Theatre
Website: www.redgravetheatre.com
Bubble Inc presents... The Giant Bubble Show! A fast-paced, high-impact bubble spectacle starring the one and only Bubble Wizard! Expect jaw-dropping giant bubbles, swirling bubble storms, and shimmering...
The Utterly Revolting Science Show
25th October 2026
Venue: Redgrave Theatre
Website: www.redgravetheatre.com
Brace yourselves for the Rude Science team’s hilarious, high-tech, highly-explosive journey through the human body, packed with burp biology, fart physics and revolting edible chemistry. Expect enormous...