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11 things to do in Bristol for Feb half-term
Feb 1-28: Fairytale February
Fairy-themed trails, quizzes, workshops and movies for kids at Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park.
www.avonvalley.co.uk/events/fairytale-february/
Feb 11-19: South West puddle jumping championships
Join Dusty Duck to compete in this year’s puddle jumping championships at Slimbridge Wetland Centre.
www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/experience/national-puddle-jumping-championships/
Feb 13: Wild About Birds workshop
Introducing the wide variety of birds that call Arnos Vale Cemetery home.
www.arnosvale.org.uk/events/wild-birds-family-workshop-monday-13th-february/
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Feb 11-19: Baking on board the ss Great Britain
Taste Victorian puddings and participate in make-your-own-biscuit sessions aboard Brunel’s famous boat.
www.ssgreatbritain.org/whats-on/february-half-term
Feb 11-19: Go Wild Challenge for little explorers
Wild challenges, nature art, treasure bingo and fun learning about a variety of animals.
www.wildplace.org.uk/whats-on/go-wild-in-the-woods
Feb 11-26: Mermaids and Monsters returns to Bristol Aquarium
Meet the fish-tailed maidens and join the monster tour, looking at the ocean’s creepier creatures.
www.bristolaquarium.co.uk/mermaids-tails-at-bristol-aquarium/
Feb 11-26: Join Bristol Zoo’s Gorilla superhero Kuki on a quest
Become a superhero’s sidekick with workshops, discovery trails and adventures for the kids to enjoy.
www.bristolzoo.org.uk/whats-on/zooperhero-quest
Feb 13-17: At-Bristol ball run fun and more
The Twisty Turny Topsy Turvy Ball Run invites kids to build the fastest, highest or twistiest ball run they can.
www.at-bristol.org.uk/event/twisty-turny-topsy-turvy-ball-run?date=2017-02-13
Feb 18-19: The Bear at Bristol Old Vic
Watch the story of a little girl that befriends a enormous Polar Bear, with puppets, music and lots of giggles.
www.bristololdvic.org.uk/thebear.html
Until March 5: Wildlife Photographer of the Year
At M-Shed, the world-famous exhibition features 100 images of the natural world.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/art-01/exhibitions/wildlife-photographer-of-the-year-2016-bristol?time=1487116800
Until March 26: Navigation Charts at Spike Island
Lubaina Himid’s exhibits 100 theatrical life-size models of slaves in 18th century Europe.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/art-01/exhibitions/lubaina-himid-navigation-charts-bristol?time=1487030400
Read more: 119 things to do in Bristol in February
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