Bristol Aquarium
Open throughout the year
Central Bristol, BS1 5LL
The spectacular Bristol Aquarium in Bristol's historic Harbourside area takes you and your family and friends on a spectacular undersea safari.
From the hidden world of UK waters, the Bristol Aquarium transports visitors to the spectacular underwater gardens of the Mediterranean and the stunning beauty of tropical waters, which are home to everything from sea horses and puffer fish to living corals and tropical sharks.
Open 10:00am until 5:00pm weekdays and 10:00am until 6:00pm weekends.
Bristol Ice Rink
Open daily throughout the year times may vary
Central Bristol
Bristol Ice Rink is located in the heart of the city centre next to the O2 Academy Bristol and offers ice skating in a safe and enjoyable atmosphere suitable for all the family.
Group skating discounts (for 10 or more people) are available, but must be pre-booked, and family tickets are also available. Mobility impaired ice sledges are available, too, but please contact Bristol Ice Rink for further details.
Times vary throughout the week - please contact Bristol Ice Rink directly for accurate times
Brandon Hill
Open daily throughout the year
Central Bristol
Brandon Hill is the oldest park in Bristol, where you can enjoy great views over the city and Harbourside area. Located just off Park Street in the West End, Brandon Hill features a children's play area, beautiful paths and a nature conservation area.
The Cabot Tower monument is located in the centre of the park. It's free to climb up the steep, twisting steps of the tower, which is open daily, where you’ll be rewarded spectacular panoramic views across the whole city of Bristol.
Little Stars Planitarium Show
Friday 27th January 2012 - Saturday 25th February 2012
Planetarium, Bristol
Get star struck in our brand new Planetarium show Little Stars, especially for under fives.
Join a member of the At-Bristol team as they lead you through a story that will take you away from this world and introduce younger adventurers to the wonders of the night sky.
Location: Planetarium
Ages: Children aged 1-4 and their families
Price: 50p per seat. No charge for members.
For more details and to book tickets go online to: www.at-bristol.org.uk
Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory - King Lear
Thursday 9th February 2012 - Saturday 24th March 2012
The Tobacco Factory, Raleigh Rd, Bristol, BS3 1TF
One of the pinnacles of world drama, and Shakespeare’s greatest masterpiece, King Lear is the most complete account we have of what it is – and what it is not – to be human. At a time when autocratic regimes around the world are under unprecedented threat it has also acquired a new contemporary relevance.
This play was SATTF ’s very first production twelve years ago and the company is thrilled to be bringing this new production to a much wider audience in 2012.
Monday: 7.30pm £16.00
Tuesday: 7.30pm £16.00
Wednesday: 7.30pm £18.00
Thursday: 8.00pm £18.00
Friday: 8.00pm £20.00
Saturday Matinee: 2.30pm £16.00*
Saturday Evening: 7.30pm £20.00
*No Saturday matinee on 11th Feb
For more information and to book tickets go online to; http://sattf.org.uk/
5 a day February at Bristol Zoo
Saturday 11th February 2012 to Sunday 19th February 2012
Bristol Zoo
This February half term, kids get entry to Bristol Zoo for just £5 when they bring any of the following pieces of fruit and veg with them:
• Apple
• Carrot
• Pear
• Broccoli
• Lettuce
For more details go online to; http://www.bristolzoo.org.uk/5-a-day-february
Blood Brothers
Monday 20th February 2012 - Saturday 3rd March 2012
Hippodrome, Central Bristol.
BLOOD BROTHERS tells the captivating and moving story of twin boys separated at birth, only to be re-united by a twist of fate and a mother's haunting secret. The memorable score includes A Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It's Not True.
Adult: £38.50 per ticket.
www.bristolhippodrome.org.uk/