13 things to do in Bristol this half term, May/June 2022

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All Half Term: Airhop Bristol, Patchway
60,000 sqft. of ultimate bouncing fun for kids and big kids, situated right by the Mall in Cribbs Causeway – so you can pop into the shops, then hop till you drop.

The space is Bristol’s largest trampoline park – photo: Airhop Bristol Photography

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May 28-June 5: Eat your way to Australia, SS Great Britain
Step into the shoes of a Victorian passenger aboard Brunel’s SS Great Britain this half term with their brand new activity.

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May 30-June 5: May Half Term at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm
Join interactive storytellers as they take you on an afternoon of tales of bears from around the world.  Join Noah’s Ark keepers for the new Bear Keeper Talk and take part in the Queen’s Jubilee festivities with your own teddy bear’s picnic.  Don’t forget, Elizabeth’s come free* on June2 and 3.
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All Half Term: Wild Outdoor Adventures, Wild Place Project
Spot animals from around the globe including giraffes, zebras and bears while enjoying 50 acres of
nature.

With over 50 acres of grassland to explore, you surely won’t get bored – photo: Wild Place Project

May 30-June 2: Solid Rock Holiday Club, Shirehampton Baptist Church
Shirehampton’s Baptist Church is hosting a week-long holiday club over the half term. There’ll be many activities involved to keep the little ones entertained, and there’s even the potential to see a short drama presentation that they’ve been putting together throughout the week at the end.

The holiday club is a great opportunity for parents who have work during the half term holidays – photo: solid rock holiday club

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All Half Term: May Half Term at Bristol Zoo Gardens
Visit this half-term and say ‘hello’ to the animals before the iconic zoo closes 03/09/22.

Catch the animals before the zoo closes this September – photo: Bristol Zoo Gardens

June 1: 20th Anniversary Family Fun Day, Hengrove Play Park
The ever popular Hengrove Play Park celebrates turning 20 this week, with a jam packed day full of activities for the children. There’ll be everything from an entertainment stage hosting puppet and magic shows, to a competition for the best fancy dress costume. All this, of course, along with the many activities that the play park already has on offer.

The park has been a family favourite for many years – photo: hengrove park

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All Half Term: Supersonic Fun and a Royal Concorde Seat at Aerospace Bristol
Step aboard the supersonic Concorde, discover Bristol’s aviation history, and sit in the Queen’s Concorde seat this half-term.

See the legendary Concorde this half term – photo: Aerospace Bristol

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All half term: Family fun for less at Jungle Rumble Bristol
Snap up a family of four adventure golf deal for just £32 at Cabot Circus.

Play golf at Jungle Rumble in Cabot Circus over half term – photo: Jungle Rumble

June 3: Queen’s Jubilee Garden Party, Old Down Country Park
Celebrate the bank holiday at the picturesque Old Down Country Park with face painting, crea, teas and other quintessentially British activities. And if you happen to somehow get bored, there’s 66 acres of English countryside to be enjoyed whilst you’re there.

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June 3: Family Holiday Fun: Wildlife at Blaise, Blaise Castle Museum
Henbury’s 18th century mansion-come museum hosts a wildlife themed family fun day, in which you can go beast-hunting on the grounds of the estate, make a wildflower seed ball and take part in a plethora of other nature activities. Bring your greenest thumbs.

Blaise Castle – – photo by Bristol Design cb

June 3: Harbour Trip, The Matthew of Bristol
It’s not the S.S Great Britain, but it’s close! The Matthew of Bristol on Princes Wharf is setting sail this half-term, going up and down the Bristol harbour, allowing you to take in the sights just as they would have hundreds of years ago. There’ll be experienced guides on hand, too, if you have any questions about the history of the craft or the harbour itself.

The ride takes about an hour – photo: Mary Mann

June 4: The Big Bristol Poetry Picnic, The Wardrobe Theatre
A biscuit drenched poetry picnic at Old Market’s Wardrobe Theatre is taking place to close off the May half term. Expect music from children’s musician Gecko, along with poetry from Simon Mole, and there’ll be games a-plenty to keep busy.

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Main Photo: Shirehampton Baptist Church

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