Happy weekend everyone, it’s going to be a good one! There are lots of great events and activities for children and families in Bristol this weekend. Here’s the line-up:
Saturday 8th August
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta: Ashton Court
- 6am Mass Ascent – ‘Breakfast and Balloons’
You can watch the hot air balloons take to the sky as the sun rises with a morning coffee and bacon sandwich in hand. Take in the serenity of an early morning surrounded by countryside as the balloons ascend into the bright blue sky - 6pm Mass Ascent
If early mornings are not your thing, why not join us for the day enjoying lunch or afternoon tea, in time to see flypasts and secure a good spot to watch the evening ascent as the balloons lift off over the City of Bristol.
Europe’s largest free annual hot air balloon event. Lots of activities to enjoy.
Sheep in the Cathedral: Bristol Cathedral
- 9am – 4pm
- Free
- More details
Hidden around Bristol Cathedral are twelve Shaun the Sheeps waiting to be discovered. Follow the trail to work out the hidden message.
- 11am – 4pm
- Adults £6, child/concs £4
- More details
Take a trip on the harbour on the John King – a 1935 diesel tug built to tow cargo ships from Bristol City Docks to the mouth of the River Avon.
Wildlife Fun on the Farm: Lawrence Weston Community Farm
- 12 – 4pm
- Free
- More details
A free family fun afternoon of wildlife fun on the farm. Activities include pond dipping, mini beastie and bug finding and more.
Bugs & Beasties & Other Things: Troopers Hill
- 4 – 6pm
- Free
- More details
Join the Friends of Troopers Hill on a bug hunt to find some of the Hill’s smallest inhabitants. Experts will be on hand to identify your finds and the Bristol Astronomical Society will also be there to do some solar observations.
- 10am – 4pm
- Free event (normal admission charges apply)
- More details
Come and experience life on the ocean waves as Tyntesfield. Expect jolly roger japes and treasures to be found on this Pirate Trail. Shipshape fancy dress highly recommended for all ye scallywags.
The Green Treasure Hunt: Bishopston, Cotham & Redland
- Takes place from Saturday 1st August – 13th September
- More details
Go on The Green Treasure Hunt to find various green treasures located around Bishopston, Cotham and Redland. A fun day out for all of the family.
Build a Wild Animal Home: Dyrham Park
- 12pm
- Free event (normal admission charges apply)
- More details
Join the Dyrham Park team and the Hedgehog Conservation Trust as we create habitat piles for hedgehogs and other animals like slow worms and wood mice.
Charity Summer Funday: The Eastfied Inn
- 12 – 4pm
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Lots of stalls, games, cakes, barbecue and more. Raising money for Southmead Adventure Playground.
- 11am – 6pm
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Today the Bear Pit will be used as a space to promote the artwork of local Bristol based artists and to celebrate the fact that the Bear Pit supports people to make a living out of their creative talents.
Sunday 9th August
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta: Ashton Court
- 6am Mass Ascent – ‘Breakfast and Balloons’
You can watch the hot air balloons take to the sky as the sun rises with a morning coffee and bacon sandwich in hand. Take in the serenity of an early morning surrounded by countryside as the balloons ascend into the bright blue sky - 6pm Mass Ascent
If early mornings are not your thing, why not join us for the day enjoying lunch or afternoon tea, in time to see flypasts and secure a good spot to watch the evening ascent as the balloons lift off over the City of Bristol.
Europe’s largest free annual hot air balloon event. Lots of activities to enjoy.
- 10am – 2.30pm
- More details
A community market with stalls selling food and crafts.
Sheep in the Cathedral: Bristol Cathedral
- 9am – 4pm
- Free
- More details
Hidden around Bristol Cathedral are twelve Shaun the Sheeps waiting to be discovered. Follow the trail to work out the hidden message.
- 11am – 4pm
- Adults £6, child/concs £4
- More details
Take a trip on the harbour on the John King – a 1935 diesel tug built to tow cargo ships from Bristol City Docks to the mouth of the River Avon.
- 10am – 4pm
- Free event (normal admission charges apply)
- More details
Come and experience life on the ocean waves as Tyntesfield. Expect jolly roger japes and treasures to be found on this Pirate Trail. Shipshape fancy dress highly recommended for all ye scallywags.
