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Things to do in Bristol during Easter 2018
Keep the whole family occupied from the Easter period with some great activities around the Bristol area.
Egg-citing Easter Trail
March 24 – April 8
Wapping Wharf, Wapping Road, Bristol, BS1 4RW
Explore vibrant Wapping Wharf by joining in with their free Easter Trail. You’ll need to be on the look-out for the brightly coloured eggs that will be in the windows of the independent shops stretching from Gaol Ferry Steps to the Cargo shipping container development. Just pop into The Bristol Cheesemonger to pick up your activity sheet and let the fun commence.
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Sharks in the City
March 24 – April 15
Bristol Aquarium, Anchor Road, Bristol, BS1 5TT
If you’re looking for something a little different over Easter then head to the Bristol Aquarium and immerse yourself in the world of sharks. There’s so much to do and get involved with, including touching real sharks’ teeth and getting involved in a shark egg trail.
Easter Holidays at Avon Valley
March 24 – April 8
Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park, Pixash Lane, Keynsham, BS31 1TP
As usual, Avon Valley have a fun-packed programme of Easter activities arranged to keep the children and adults busy. The biggest event is the Avon Valley Egg Drop Challenge, which combines an engineering challenge with the pure thill of dropping eggs from a height – surviving eggs win you a prize. If that’s too much excitement, follow the Riverside Trail and take in the countryside.
www.avonvalley.co.uk/events/easter-holidays
Easter at Bristol Zoo
March 24 – April 8
Bristol Zoo Gardens, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3HA
Little ones can go on a trail of discovery at Bristol Zoo Gardens and try to match up the animals with their egg stickers, or race against the rest of the family to spy the list of zoo inhabitants. Then, they can take a break in the craft area and join in with lots of Easter arts and crafts, including getting their face painted.
www.bristolzoo.org.uk/whats-on/easter
Enchanted Easter
March 24 – April 8
Wild Place Project, Blackhorse Hill, Bristol, BS10 7TP
Join in the magical fun at Wild Place by helping the Easter bunny and the fairies with their challenges. Take part in the Easter egg adventure and find the Easter bunny’s golden eggs, or go hunting for the fairy homes in the Fairy Door Challenge. Finally, make a wish at the Magic Wishing Tree by hanging a colourful ribbon on the tree and see if your wish comes true.
EggFest
March 24 – April 14
Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, Clevedon Road, Wraxall, Bristol BS48 1PG
Head to Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm to take part in the Easter Extravaganza. There’s plenty of egg-related fun, from egg painting in the morning to an Easter egg hunt in the afternoon. Over the Easter weekend itself, the meerkats will be joining in the fun and having an Easter egg hunt of their own, and there will be giant egg rolling down Rhino Hill.
www.noahsarkzoofarm.co.uk/events/egg-fest
Victorian explorers Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt~
March 24
Tyntesfield, Wraxall, Bristol, North Somerset, BS48 1NX
Become a Victorian explorer at Tyntesfield and join in with the Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt around the grounds. On your exploration, you’ll find some mysterious creatures, see some intriguing geology and uncover ancient relics – finally ending with a scrumptious treat.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events
Bunny Hunt
March 24-26 & April 2
John Lewis, The Mall Cribbs Causeway, Bristol, BS34 5DG
Adults and kids alike are invited to take part in egg hunts around the vast John Lewis Cribbs Causeway store. There will also be craft workshops and live music to get families into the spring spirit, plus plenty of Easter eggs and treats to buy, and an extravagant chocolate sculpture created by Artisan du Chocolat.
www.johnlewis.com/our-shops/cribbs-causeway
Noisy Holiday
March 25 – April 1
The Wardrobe Theatre, 25 West Street, Old Market, Bristol, BS2 0DF
Take a break from eating chocolate to join Kid Carpet and the Noisy Animals on their holiday. Be part of the silliness and mischief as you watch The Noisy Animals cause bedlam and disrupt Kid Carpet’s holiday. Jam packed with music, animation, puppetry and live effects, you’re bound to have a good time.
www.tobaccofactorytheatres.com/shows/noisy-holiday
Holiday Stay and Play sessions
March 26–April 6
Children’s Scrapstore, 21 Sevier Street, St Werburgh’s, Bristol, BS2 9LB
The Children’s Scrapstore has a whole host of crafty Stay and Play sessions lined up over Easter. Why not make your own Easter tree? Or get creative and make a marble maze? Or turn your hand to shadow puppet making? There’s bound to be something that will satisfy all young makers.
www.facebook.com/pg/childrensscrapstore/events
Easter junior tennis camps
March 26-29 and April 3-6
Redland Green Tennis Club, Redland Green, Bristol, BS6 7HF
Young people aged 5-8 and 9-18 are invited to these two weeks of coaching, four mornings per week during the Easter holidays. No previous tennis experience is necessary, as children will be coached to play in a fun and friendly environment. From £63 for four days.
Jurassic Fun
March 27-29
The Galleries, Broadmead, Bristol, BS1 3XD
An animatronic T-Rex will be taking up residence in the shopping centre, stomping around and posing for menacing selfies. Children can learn impressive facts during immersive sessions led by the dinosaur experts at the Dino School and uncover fossils buried in the sand.
Get Crafty with ceramics
March 28
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Queens Rd, Bristol BS8 1RL
The Bristol Museum is getting creative with ceramics at this event for the whole family, where you’ll have a chance to design and paint your own plate. Release the artist from within and create something beautiful that you can then take home.
www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/bristol-museum-and-art-gallery/whats-on
Easter Egg Trail
March 30 – April 2
Avon Valley Railway, Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, BS30 6HD
Use steam power and go on an Easter egg trail with Avon Valley Railway. Join in the challenge as the train gently transports you through the countryside whilst you tick off things on your spotters’ list. You could even treat yourself to a spot of brunch or afternoon high tea when you pull back into the station.
www.avonvalleyrailway.org/events/easter-egg-trail
Free screening of The Lion King
April 2
We The Curious Big Screen, Millennium Square, Bristol BS1 5DB
A free outdoor screening of Disney’s groundbreaking story of friendship and duty – The Lion King – at 2pm on Easter Monday. Deckchair seating is limited and allocated on a first-come-first-served basis, so bring a picnic blanket just in case, plus some snacks to munch while you watch this classic.
www.wethecurious.org/event/lion-king-u-free-outdoor-screening
Sea Hear storytelling
April 3
Brunel Institute, Great Western Dockyard, Gas Ferry Road, Bristol, BS1 6T
Sit back and make yourselves comfortable whilst you listen to some maritime tales told by Sarah Mooney in the library at SS Great Britain. Once you’ve listened to her captivating stories, visit the new Being Brunel museum at the historic ship and climb literally inside the head of engineer Isambard Kingdom-Brunel to find out what he was thinking when he was designed the world-famous ship.
www.ssgreatbritain.org/whats-on/sea-hear-storytelling
Woodland Tribe
April 3-4
Windmill Hill City Farm, Philip Street, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 4EA
A fantastic opportunity for children to take part in making an adventure playground that they’ll later be able to play in. Under supervision, they’ll have the chance to use hammers and saws and get creative using natural materials in the great outdoors.
www.windmillhillcityfarm.org.uk/whats-on/events/woodland-tribe/
The Amazing Bubble Man
April 8
Tobacco Factory, Raleigh Road, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1TF
The Amazing Bubble Man is world-leading bubbleologist Louis Pearl. Prepare to be mesmerized by his international hit show as he takes you on a journey with his bubble art and wit. Better dig the bubble wand out of the cupboard when you get home.
www.tobaccofactorytheatres.com/shows/amazing-bubble-man-2/
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