Over 50 Rides & Attractions make Funderworld the UK’s largest mobile Theme Park... this 2019 EASTER HOLIDAY EVENT promises to be packed with Thrill Rides, Roller Coasters & more Family & Childrens Rides than ever seen before...!

Durdham Downs, Bristol

Today to Sun 28 Apr

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Leigh Woods - Dusk Chorus Walk

Enjoy Leigh Woods at dusk and discover the sounds of Spring with National Trust ranger Andy Jones. Booking Essential. Phone: 0344 2491895. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Leigh Woods

Today

Illustrated Talk on Pruning

An insight into the general principles of pruning to get the most from your shrubs. This illustrated talk by Julie Henderson will cover the basic principles, help you avoid some common mistakes and hopefully clarify some confusions.

Winterbourne Medieval Barn, Church Lane, Winterbourne

Today

The Original Zoo and Easter Eggspert

Spring has sprung at Bristol Zoo. Did you know we are The Original Zoo? We have over 100,000 plants, 9,500 animals and 183 years of experience! We are celebrating spring this year with over 6,500 spring plants blooming and ready for your enjoyment.

Bristol Zoo Gardens Guthrie Road

Today to Sun 28 Apr

Tyntesfield - House tickets: April 2019

In 2019 the house at Tyntesfield will be open in some way, every day (except Christmas day). Tickets can be pre-booked or picked up from the Ticket Office on the day.

Tyntesfield, Wraxall

Today to Tue 30 Apr

Tyntesfield - TYNTEtots 2019

Storytelling, crafts and games for 2-5 year olds and their families inspired by classic stories including Alice in Wonderland, Jack and the Beanstalk and The Ugly Duckling.

Tyntesfield, Wraxall

Today

Tyntesfield - TYNTEtots: The Owl and The Pussycat

Storytelling, crafts and games for 2-5 year olds and their families inspired by the classic story of The Owl and The Pussycat. Hunt for rings, take to water in your own boat, create a tropical tree to take home, and hear the story of The Owl and The Pussycat.

Tyntesfield, Wraxall

Today and Fri 26 Apr

Haunted and Hidden Bristol Walking Tour

As seen on TVs "Most Haunted"...a fun 75 min walk around old Bristol’s haunted buildings along with many tv/film locations too plus some Bristol history too! Advance bookings required on 07766 258407 or hauntedandhiddenbristol.co.uk

College Green

Fri 26 Apr

Family Nature Challenge

Join Avon Wildlife Trust for an afternoon taking part in the City Nature Challenge. It’s time for a springtime nature adventure to see what we can find and identify around the local nature reserves. Sweep nets, bug pots, ID charts, and smart phones at the ready….a great event for all the family!

Winterbourne Medieval Barn, Church Lane, Winterbourne

Sat 27 Apr 19

Tyntesfield - Make a Celtic Backstool 2019 (sold out)

On this two day workshop, with the expert guidance of the Somerset Bodgers, you can make a three legged backstool to a traditional Celtic design. Using traditional woodworking tools and techniques, you’ll shape a hardwood seat, cleave or turn leg, steam-bend a back rest and construct styles made using rounders.

Tyntesfield, Wraxall

Sat 27 Apr 19 and Sun 28 Apr

Tyntesfield - Spring sketching tour

Learn something new and be inspired to draw the beautiful grounds at Tyntesfield on this spring sketching tour. Gemma from Green Fox workshops will first show you how to effectively capture nature through tonal shading and mark making techniques followed by a burst of colour using chalk pastels.

Tyntesfield, Wraxall

Sat 27 Apr 19

Algars Mill - Open Garden for NGS

2 acre woodland garden bisected by R Frome; spring bulbs, shrubs; very early spring feature (Feb-Mar) of wild Newent daffodils. 300-400yr-old mill house (not open) through which millrace still runs.

Algars Mill, Bristol

Sun 28 Apr 19

The Yeo Valley Organic Garden at Holt Farm - Open Garden for NGS

One of only a handful of ornamental gardens that is Soil Association accredited, 6½ acres of contemporary planting, quirky sculptures, bulbs in their thousands, purple palace, glorious meadow and posh vegetable patch. Great views, green ideas.

The Yeo Valley Organic Garden at Holt Farm, Blagdon

Sun 28 Apr 19

Algars Manor - Open Garden for NGS

2 acres of woodland garden beside River Frome, mill stream, native plants mixed with collections of 60 magnolias and 70 camellias, rhododendrons, azaleas, eucalyptus and other unusual trees and shrubs. Daffodils and other early spring flowers.

Algars Manor, Iron Acton

Sun 28 Apr 19

Tyntesfield - Trust 10

Enjoy a 10k run with the National Trust. Tyntesfield has a pay & display car park: 3 per vehicle. National Trust members who scan their cards at our parking machines or those with an in date car sticker park free. We’ve devised a 5k, 2 loop route around the tracks and trails of Tyntesfield.

Tyntesfield, Wraxall

Sun 28 Apr 19

An Evening with Gilad Atzmon

An evening with Gilad Atzmon Sunday 28 April 2019 Gilad Atzmon (Saxes/Clarinet), Jim Blomfield (Piano), Will Harris (Bass), Dave Smith (Drums) If you have not witnessed Gilad Atzmon in action before then you have yet to witness a force of nature!

Bristol Old Vic, Kings St, Bristol

Sun 28 Apr 19

Directors’ Cuts - We Want You To Watch

BY ALICE BIRCH & RASHDASH Directed by Claire O’Reilly Designed by Roisin Martindale Tue 30 Apr – Sat 4 May Pig and Sissy want to eradicate porn forever. This is not an easy thing to do, but they’re trying. They feel they have to. To be clear, they’re not prudes, or conservative, or Catholic.

The Wardrobe Theatre, The Old Market Assembly, 25 West Street, Old Market, Bristol

Tue 30 Apr 19 to Sat 4 May

Tyntesfield - House tickets: May 2019

In 2019 the house at Tyntesfield will be open in some way, every day (except Christmas day). Tickets can be pre-booked or picked up from the Ticket Office on the day.

Tyntesfield, Wraxall

Wed 1 May 19 to Fri 31 May

Fundraiser for Children’s Hospice SW feat. The Mangledwurzels

A Charity Fundraiser for Children’s Hospice South West (www.chsw.org.uk/what-we-do/our-care/our-hospices/charlton-farm) Venue (www.gordanorfc.co.uk) Full details t.b.c. (The Mangledwurzels will be performing from circa 9pm) (www.facebook.com/events/326343871312757/)

Gordano Rugby Football Club, Caswell Lane, Portbury, Bristol, Avon

Fri 3 May 19

Tyntesfield - Feel Good Friday: Tyntesfield run

Blow the cobwebs away with a morning run round the Tyntesfield estate, enjoying spectacular scenery along the way. Open to all abilities - no one will be left behind. Led by members of local running clubs. Price includes a cup of tea or filter coffee afterwards in the Cow Barn restaurant.

Tyntesfield, Wraxall

Fri 3 May, Fri 17 May, Fri 31 May

Tyntesfield - Victorian month at Tyntesfield

Tyntesfield’s annual Victorian month returns this May with a variety of Victorian events and activities every weekend and through May half term. From Victorian fairground entertainment and illusions to naval re-enactments, the Victorian era is coming to life at Tyntesfield this May.

Tyntesfield, Wraxall

Sat 4 May, Sun 5 May, Sat 11 May, Sun 12 May, Sat 18 May, Sun 19 May, Sat 25 May to Fri 31 May

Tyntesfield - Victorian month: The Naturals

TBC. TBC. Booking Not Needed. Accompanied children are very welcome. Dogs on leads welcome.

Tyntesfield, Wraxall

Sat 4 May 19 to Mon 6 May

Holly Stoppit’s Introduction to Clowning Weekend

2-day workshop gently immersing you into the state of clown, where everything is possible and nothing is quite as it seems.

St Werburghs Primary School, Bristol

Sat 4 May 19 and Sun 5 May

Live a Wild Life: Survive & Thrive – with Bridget Holding

- Come and build a relationship with your ‘inner wilds’, the vital, overlooked stepping stone to enabling the ‘outer wilds’ to survive and thrive. - For those who work in environmental organisations, and/or those who would like to access creativity and health.

Bristol Green House Ashley Down Road

Sat 4 May 19 and Sun 5 May

Tyntesfield - Champion tree walk

Tyntesfield’s tree registrar, Chris Watts, leads a guided walk across the estate to explore our champion trees. Tyntesfield is home to over 40 county champion trees - the tallest, widest, oldest of their species.

Tyntesfield, Wraxall

Sun 5 May 19

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