What’s On

WEDNESDAY 26th AUGUST

Craft Picnic Workshop: The Green by the Duke of Cornwall, Pill
When: 2-4pm
Where: The Green by the Duke of Cornwall
Cost: Free

Free drop-in workshop.
Come aboard for a craft picnic and check out the sale made the community!
Make and float a boat, make a river creature mask, and chat to use about the river.

August Family Walk: Stoke Park
When: Meet 9am inside Stoke Park entrance on poster
Where: Stoke Park, Lockleaze
Cost: Free

Organised by Lockleaze Neighbourhood Trust, this free family walk and play in the woods will be about an hour and will end at the Play Patch for an hour of free soft play fun.

No booking needed however please complete registration using QR code on poster.

THURSDAY 27th AUGUST

Crafty Cathedral: Bristol Cathedral
When: 10am-12pm
Where: Bristol Cathedral, College Green
Cost: Free

Crafty Cathedral is back for four Thursday mornings this summer — a relaxed, hands-on way for families to explore the Cathedral together.
Each week brings a new theme, inspired by the stories, spaces, and centuries of life held within these walls.

All Dressed Up! Blaise Museum
11am-3pm
Where: Blaise Museum, Henbury Rd, BS10 7QS
Cost: Free, donations welcome

Get all dressed up for our fashion-themed family craft and story sessions at Blaise Museum this summer!

Take inspiration from the special display of costume dolls and our historical costume in the museum. Then get creative and make your own accessories – whether it’s a shield for a medieval knight, a fan for a Georgian aristocrat or some groovy headgear for a 1960s hippy. Visit the special dressing-up room and have your own fashion show wearing our child and adult costumes.

Come along for a relaxed family session where children and adults can get creative together:

Take part in a costume craft activity – make your own medieval shield, Georgians fans and 1960s flower headbands
Contribute to a joint artwork – add cut-out pictures, drawings, words and drawings to create a collaborative costume
Enjoy a summertime story on the picnic blanket (indoors or out, depending on the weather!)

FRIDAY 28th AUGUST

Afternoon Tea for Breast Cancer Now: The Garden Room, The Ardagh
When: 2-4pm
Where: The Garden Room, The Ardagh, Horfield Common

‘Afternoon Tea for Breast Cancer Now’ next Friday 28th August, from 2pm til 4pm at the Garden Room, The Ardagh, Horfield Common.

An event organised by three local women for whom breast cancer has touched their lives in the last year and whom want to give something back and help raise funds for the charity, Breast Cancer Now, so that it continues to be available to everyone affected by breast cancer.

Light bites, cakes, and of course plenty of scones, will be available (with tea and coffee available from the cafe). Please come along and support this event to raise vital funds for this fantastic charity.

If you are unable to be there but would like to support this event, please donate HERE.

SATURDAY 29th AUGUST

Summer Family Fun at Red Lodge Museum
When: 11am-4pm
Where: Park Row, BS1 5LJ
Cost: £5 per person (except children under 4) – Buy tickets HERE

An activity day that will investigate the past at The Red Lodge Museum with something to do for all the family.

Join our friendly volunteers for story time
Join in with Tudor crafts, make your very own headdress and Tudor jewels to take home with you!
Get your face painted.
Dress up in our historical costumes for both children and grown-ups
Explore our historic museum and garden, trails are included in the price of the ticket
Capture the experience and be sure to tag your photos @bristolmuseums on Instagram!
Enjoy some Tudor sights, sounds and smells!

Visit the Villa for the Festival of Archaeology: Blaise Museum
When: 10am-2pm
Where: Henbury Rd, BS10 7QS
Cost: Free

Visit Kings Weston Roman Villa for family fun for the Festival of Archaeology.

Explore where Romans used to live right on Bristol’s doorstep and discover the remains of a real Roman villa complete with mosaic floors, underfloor heating systems and a bath suite.

There’ll be plenty of archaeological activities to enjoy with mini excavations, craft, dressing up, trails and more. Special guests from Ambition Lawrence Weston, Bristol Waste, Bristol Libraries and the Portable Antiquities Scheme will also be joining as at different times throughout the week to provide some extra festival fun.

SUNDAY 30th AUGUST

Summer Family Fun at Red Lodge Museum
When: 11am-4pm
Where: Park Row, BS1 5LJ
Cost: £5 per person (except children under 4) – Buy tickets HERE

An activity day that will investigate the past at The Red Lodge Museum with something to do for all the family.

Miniature Train Rides: Ashton Court Railway
When: 12-5pm
Where: Access railway by car via Clifton Lodge Gatehouse on the A369
Tickets: Available from the ticket office at £1.75 per ride or five rides for £7.50 (cash and card accepted)

Miniature steam and electric train rides for all ages.
Run by BSMEE, there are regular public running days from spring – autumn.

MONDAY 31st AUGUST

Miniature steam and electric train rides for all ages.
Run by BSMEE, there are regular public running days from spring – autumn.

SATURDAY 5th AUGUST

Community Dog Show: Horfield Common
When: 2-4pm
Where: The Ardagh, Horfield Common, BS6 7YL
Entry: £2, registration from 12.30pm

Prime your pooch and manicure your mutt because it’s time for The Ardagh’s Community Dog Show!
Lots of fun, smiles and waggy tails guaranteed.

Pop up food from Anotais Thai Street Food as well as café treats available.

SATURDAY 12th SEPTEMBER

Party in the Park: Golden Hill Sports Ground
When: 1pm onwards; fireworks 8.45pm
Where: Entrances on both Wimbledon Rd BS6 7YA & Ridgehill BS9 4SB
Tickets: £4 per adult / £2 per child

A fun-filled community event for the whole family.

This year’s programme includes:

Family attractions including tractor rides, inflatables and bumper cars
Live music and demonstrations from local groups
A wide range of stalls from local businesses
Food and drink options includes a bar and BBQ
A firework display to round off the day

Please bring cash!

SUNDAY 13th SEPTEMBER

Miniature steam and electric train rides for all ages.
Run by BSMEE, there are regular public running days from spring – autumn.

TUESDAY 15th SEPTEMBER

Kings Weston Roman Villa Afternoon
When: 3-5pm
Where: Blaise, Henbury Road, BS10 7QS
Entry: Free, drop-in, no booking needed

Visit Kings Weston Roman Villa in the afternoon to find out about this fascinating archaeological site.

Explore where Romans used to live right on Bristol’s doorstep and discover the remains of a real Roman villa complete with mosaic floors, underfloor heating systems and a bath suite.

SUNDAY 20th SEPTEMBER

Miniature steam and electric train rides for all ages.
Run by BSMEE, there are regular public running days from spring – autumn.

SATURDAY 26th SEPTEMBER

Visit the Villa for the Festival of Archaeology: Blaise Museum
When: 10am-2pm
Where: Henbury Rd, BS10 7QS
Cost: Free

Visit Kings Weston Roman Villa for family fun for the Festival of Archaeology.

Explore where Romans used to live right on Bristol’s doorstep and discover the remains of a real Roman villa complete with mosaic floors, underfloor heating systems and a bath suite.