THINGS TO DO IN BRISTOL THIS HALF TERM
Wednesday, 3rd February 2010
With the British weather being as it is, it can sometimes be difficult to make your own forecast for days out or things to do with the family at half term. That’s why we've rounded up a great selection of different events and attractions to visit in and around the bustling city of Bristol, giving you plenty of options to choose from.
Come dazzling sunshine or driving snow, you can rest assured that there will be plenty in Bristol to keep you, the kids and the grandparents happy for the whole half term break and beyond. Take a look at the events below to get you started, or go to our Half Term in Bristol page for a full list.
Half Term School Holiday
13 - 21 February 2010
Climb Aboard
Everyday at Brunel’s ss Great Britain
13 – 21 February (except Monday) – Meet Mr Brunel:
Britain’s greatest engineer tells stories for the whole family.
16 – 18 and 20 February - Hide ‘n’ sheep:
Make flat-pack sheep on the Promenade Deck, and hide them on board. Prizes for ‘shear’ creativity! (11am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm)
Go Wild for Wildlife
Everyday at Bristol Zoo Gardens
’Go Wild for Wildlife’ launches Bristol Zoo Gardens’ programme of activities in support of the ‘International Year of Biodiversity'. During half term week you can get your brains buzzing for our new ‘All Creatures Great and Small’ challenge. Or dress up as your favourite animal and our rangers will show you how to play our creature feature game, weekdays at 12.30. Prizes are available for the best fancy dress.
In addition, on Monday 15th Feb, there will be free entry for every child dressed as their favourite animal between 9am and 11am with a full paying adult.
Get Animated
Everyday at At-Bristol
With lots of models and props to see, including a set from Aardman’s latest Wallace & Gromit animation, A Matter of Loaf and Death, Animate It! at At-Bristol will take you on a journey through animation past, present and future.
New for 2010
Millennium Square on Bristol’s harbourside is now home to a spectacular multi-million pound Blue Reef Aquarium. From the hidden seas that surround the UK, to emerald Mediterranean oceans and tropical coral reefs, this fascinating attraction takes you on a journey of undersea discovery. Visitors can also learn about the different species that inhabit the planet’s waters in the amazing IMAX 3D Cinema.
