16 things to do in Bristol during Easter 2019

Keep the whole family occupied during the Easter period with some great activities in and around the Bristol area:

Easter Crafting
April 6
Children’s Scrapstore, 21 Sevier Street, St Werburgh’s, Bristol, BS2 9LB
This day of family crafting will involve making Easter baskets and bonnets, egg decorating and even a parade. It’s a perfect opportunity to be creative, using materials that might otherwise have gone to waste.
www.childrensscrapstore.co.uk

Big Bear Sculpture Trail
April 6
Wild Place Project, Blackhorse Hill, Bristol, BS10 7TP
Are you ready for a bear hunt this Easter? Explore the grounds at Wild Place Project to find the bears. Follow the trail as you’re taken on a journey around the world to find 20 giant bears, each with their own story.
www.wildplace.org.uk/whats-on

The Gibbs family Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt
April 6-22
Tyntesfield, Wraxall, Bristol, BS48 1NX
Go back in time at Tyntesfield by joining in with Victorian games like cup and ball or quoits. Then it’s time to explore the grounds by taking part in the Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt to win a chocolatey prize.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/tyntesfield

Giant Easter egg hunt
April 6-27
Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, Clevedon Road, Wraxall, Bristol, BS48 1PG
They’re going large at Noah’s Ark this Easter with a giant Easter egg hunt. Go in search of over 50 eggs that are hidden around the zoo, including special animal print eggs and golden eggs. All that hard work won’t go unrewarded.
www.noahsarkzoofarm.co.uk/events/giant-easter-egg-hunt

Celebrating 10 years of wonder
April 6-28
Bristol Aquarium, Anchor Road, Bristol, BS1 5TT
There’s lots to celebrate at Bristol Aquarium as this is their tenth year. Join in with marine activities, learn about astonishing underwater births and investigate the interesting lives of the creatures of the deep.
www.bristolaquarium.co.uk/mc-events

Easter egg cookery workshops
April 8
Cooking It!, 3 Clare Avenue, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 8JF
Children with a sweet tooth will love this special chocolatey cookery workshop. They’ll learn how to make their own Easter egg, using a variety of milks and chocolates, and will finish off the class by decorating their egg.
www.cookingit.co.uk

Easter trail
April 8-24
Wapping Wharf, Bristol, BS1 4RW
Go eggs-ploring with the kids between 11am and 6pm every day and hunt for brightly-decorated cut-out eggs in the windows of the independent businesses. Crack the code and you’ll find a little reward at The Bristol Cheesemonger.
www.wappingwharf.co.uk

@JonCraig_Photos

Dinosaur detectives
April 10
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Queens Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1RL
The museum is celebrating all things dinosaur this Easter. So let your budding palaeontologists immerse themselves and take part in handling fossils, dressing up and even meeting the Bristol dinosaur.
www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/bristol-museum-and-art-gallery

Easter forest fun
April 10
Arnos Vale Cemetery, Bath Road, Bristol, BS4 3EW
Immerse yourself in nature and let your children aged three to seven explore the woods at Arnos Vale Cemetery this Easter. They’ll get to dig in the mud, make Easter decorations, cook snacks on a wood fire and get creative with natural materials.
www.arnosvale.org.uk/events

Spring Stitching
April 10
Blaise Castle House Museum, Henbury Road, Bristol, BS10 7QS
Be inspired by Bristol Embroiderers’ Guild, who will be providing materials for simple sewing projects. Absolute beginners can learn to make an Easter basket or an egg decoration to treasure.
www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/blaise-castle-house-museum

Shh…Bang!
April 11-16
Spielman Theatre, The Tobacco Factory, Raleigh Road, Bristol, BS3 1TF
Coming to Tobacco Factory Theatre’s Spielman Theatre space is a performance with a difference. Sit back, watch and listen to sound and silence as you experience a playful journey of boings, whooshes and tick-tocks.
www.tobaccofactorytheatres.com/shows

Hotel Paradiso at Circomedia
April 12
Circomedia, St Paul’s Church, Portland Square, Bristol, BS2 8SJ
Join Madame and her staff at the quirky Hotel Paradiso as they try to avoid the scheming Banker from taking over the hotel. The production is a fun mix of contemporary circus, physical comedy, and slapstick storytellying.
www.circomedia.com/hotel-paradiso

Easter crafternoon
April 14
Blaise Community Garden, Henbury Road, Bristol, BS10 7QS
In the garden, it’s all about the bunnies. Join in with the Easter bunny trail and explore the wonderful walled garden. There will also be craft activities to try out, and those with green fingers can try growing their own.
www.blaisecommunitygarden.org.uk

Easter crafts and egg hunt
April 19
Winterbourne Medieval Barn, Church Lane, Winterbourne, Bristol, BS36 1SE
Celebrate Good Friday with lots of craft activities, from decorating bunnies to making an Easter basket, before the big egg hunt starts. It’s all in the setting of this spectacular medieval barn, next door to St Michael’s Church.
www.winterbournebarn.org.uk

Chocolate train
April 19-22
Avon Valley Railway, Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, BS30 6HD
It’s been more than 60 years since the old Fry’s steam locomotive last ran, which makes this a very special celebration. The train was used at the chocolate factory in Keynsham until 1964, and has been tirelessly restored by volunteers. Enjoy a taste of Fry’s chocolate as well as a chocolate-themed trail too.
www.avonvalleyrailway.org/events

Celebrity Dusty Duck trail
To May 6
WWT Slimbridge, Bowditch, Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, GL2 7BT
If your little ones are keen bird spotters then a visit to Slimbridge over Easter is a must. There will be some giant Dusty Duck characters on display, all of which have been designed by celebrities. Come and check out the creative talents of Chris Packham, Joanna Lumley and friends.
www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/slimbridge

Read more: 97 things to do in Bristol in April 2019