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Events, art and alternative activities this May half term in Bristol
There is so much going on in Bristol this May half term. So check out Visit Bristol's round-up of adventures, art, music, festivals, theatre, outdoors fun and alternative activities, all listed below.
Journey to Mars at Aerospace Bristol
Now-5 June
Renowned artist Luke Jerram has his Discover Mars artwork currently on show alongside the last Concorde to fly at Aerospace Bristol. The Journey to Mars Exhibition tells the story of the Mars Express mission and the scale and detail of the enormous Mars artwork allows visitors to see valleys, craters, volcanos and mountains on the sculpture of Mars.
Check out https://visitbristol.co.uk/whats-on/journey-to-mars-at-aerospace-bristol-p3266763
Now-5 June
Renowned artist Luke Jerram has his Discover Mars artwork currently on show alongside the last Concorde to fly at Aerospace Bristol. The Journey to Mars Exhibition tells the story of the Mars Express mission and the scale and detail of the enormous Mars artwork allows visitors to see valleys, craters, volcanos and mountains on the sculpture of Mars.
Check out https://visitbristol.co.uk/whats-on/journey-to-mars-at-aerospace-bristol-p3266763
Drawn to Water: Quentin Blake at WWT Slimbridge
18 May – 16 September
Reimagine the wonder of wetlands and nature through the eyes of the UK's best loved illustrator, Quentin Blake. The Drawn to Water trail starts 18 May and visitors can collect a trail map, complete with Quentin Blake's drawings and see the wetlands in a whole new light. The exhibition runs from 21 July – 16 September and you can enjoy a selection of Quentin Blake's illustrations in Slimbridge's gallery, as well as various activities, challenges, workshops and more.
Check out https://visitbristol.co.uk/whats-on/drawn-to-water-quentin-blake-at-wwt-slimbridge-p3290693
18 May – 16 September
Reimagine the wonder of wetlands and nature through the eyes of the UK's best loved illustrator, Quentin Blake. The Drawn to Water trail starts 18 May and visitors can collect a trail map, complete with Quentin Blake's drawings and see the wetlands in a whole new light. The exhibition runs from 21 July – 16 September and you can enjoy a selection of Quentin Blake's illustrations in Slimbridge's gallery, as well as various activities, challenges, workshops and more.
Check out https://visitbristol.co.uk/whats-on/drawn-to-water-quentin-blake-at-wwt-slimbridge-p3290693
Spring into Nature at Cheddar Gorge and Caves
27 May – 4 June
Join a bat trail, hear interactive nature talks, help create a bug hotel and take part in arts and crafts at Cheddar Gorge and Caves during their Spring into Nature event.
Check out https://visitbristol.co.uk/whats-on/spring-into-nature-at-cheddar-gorge-and-caves-p3308423
Bristol Harbour Swimming Pilot
Now – 28 May
See the iconic colourful houses of Cliftonwood and Bristol's buzzing Harbourside from a new vantage point while wild swimming in the harbour. The new swimming pilot scheme is being introduced this spring/summer by Bristol City Council, Uswim and All-Aboard Water Sports and allows swimmers to book their 2-hour swim slot in a safely cordoned area in the Bristol Harbour every Saturday and Sunday morning.
Check out https://visitbristol.co.uk/whats-on/bristol-harbour-swimming-pilot-p3295313
Plant Power at Bristol Aquarium
27 May – 4 June
Celebrate the beauty, diversity and wonder of the plant kingdom at Bristol Aquarium this May half term where botanical plants take centre stage at the Botanical House with plant spotting, arts and crafts and a photography competition.
Check out https://visitbristol.co.uk/whats-on/plant-power-at-bristol-aquarium-p3304783
Now – 28 May
See the iconic colourful houses of Cliftonwood and Bristol's buzzing Harbourside from a new vantage point while wild swimming in the harbour. The new swimming pilot scheme is being introduced this spring/summer by Bristol City Council, Uswim and All-Aboard Water Sports and allows swimmers to book their 2-hour swim slot in a safely cordoned area in the Bristol Harbour every Saturday and Sunday morning.
Check out https://visitbristol.co.uk/whats-on/bristol-harbour-swimming-pilot-p3295313
Plant Power at Bristol Aquarium
27 May – 4 June
Celebrate the beauty, diversity and wonder of the plant kingdom at Bristol Aquarium this May half term where botanical plants take centre stage at the Botanical House with plant spotting, arts and crafts and a photography competition.
Check out https://visitbristol.co.uk/whats-on/plant-power-at-bristol-aquarium-p3304783
Sparks Bristol
Now – 31 December
Occupying the old Marks and Spencer building in Broadmead, Sparks Bristol is the new initiative co-created by Global Goals Centre and Artspace Lifespace, designed by Invisible Circus. Combining retail spaces, art installations and an educational centre, Sparks Bristol has a strong emphasis on community and sustainability.
Check out https://visitbristol.co.uk/whats-on/sparks-bristol-p3312463
Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park
27 May – 4 June
Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park host the return of their Dinosaur Valley event – the biggest ROARsome dinosaur day out in the south west featuring animatronic dinosaurs, a dino trail, interactive T-Rex, Triceratops and Dilophosaurus, dinosaur live shows, fossil excavation activities and a theatrical dinosaur research lab experience.
Check out https://visitbristol.co.uk/whats-on/dinosaur-valley-live-at-avon-valley-adventure-and-wildlife-park-p3276663
Now – 31 December
Occupying the old Marks and Spencer building in Broadmead, Sparks Bristol is the new initiative co-created by Global Goals Centre and Artspace Lifespace, designed by Invisible Circus. Combining retail spaces, art installations and an educational centre, Sparks Bristol has a strong emphasis on community and sustainability.
Check out https://visitbristol.co.uk/whats-on/sparks-bristol-p3312463
Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park
27 May – 4 June
Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park host the return of their Dinosaur Valley event – the biggest ROARsome dinosaur day out in the south west featuring animatronic dinosaurs, a dino trail, interactive T-Rex, Triceratops and Dilophosaurus, dinosaur live shows, fossil excavation activities and a theatrical dinosaur research lab experience.
Check out https://visitbristol.co.uk/whats-on/dinosaur-valley-live-at-avon-valley-adventure-and-wildlife-park-p3276663
The Wave
Year-round
Now we are in Spring/summer, inland surfing lake The Wave is open seven days a week again for surf sessions, play in the bay bodyboard sessions (which start from £10pp), sister sessions (surfing for people identifying as female), free kids’ activities, play park, café and visitors can stay overnight in a glamping tent at The Camp at The Wave which recently reopened for the season.
Check out https://visitbristol.co.uk/things-to-do/the-wave-p2691163
