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Major Events, Exhibitions,Theatre, Music & Panto
Major Events
25 – 28 march
Bristol Fashion Week
The Mall at Cribbs Causeway
Bristol Fashion Week returns to The Mall at Cribbs Causeway with its glamorous mix of catwalk fashion shows, style advice and beauty treats for the new season.
Until 18 April
Shape of Things Exhibition
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
The Shape of Things is a contemporary craft exhibition. Artists Alinah Azadeh and Rosa Nguyen show new work in response to Bristol's collections.
Until 2 May
Shakespeare Season
The Tobacco Factory
Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory Theatre returns for its 11th spring season with two of Shakespeare’s most magical plays. A Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Tempest.
Special: 14 March: Mothers Day
Horseworld
Mother’s day special
Free entry for all mums when accompanied by their children! Set in beautiful stone farm-buildings on the southern edge of Bristol, HorseWorld’s award-winning visitor centre is a Quality Assured Attraction that offers a great day out for everyone.
Brunel’s ss Great Britain
Mother’s day treat
Spoil your mum on Mother’s Day! Go to ssgreatbritain.org to download a FREE cake voucher!
Family Fun
Untill 25 April
Planetarium: Night Sky Show
At Bristol
Until 8 March: Winter Night Sky Show
9 March – 25 April: Spring Night Sky Show. Take a trip to the stars beneath an immersive domed screen in At-Bristol’s very own planetarium.
Animate It!
Explore-At-Bristol
Morph will join a host of other Aardman Animations favourites in Explore’s new permanent exhibition, Animate It!
Get Close to Nature
20 – 21 March
Pony Days
Horse World
A special day for children aged 7-12, where they can experience the joy of caring for a pony for the day (pre-booking essential).
20 March
First Day, First Floor
Tyntesfield
Visit Tyntesfield on it's opening day and see even more of the House than ever before! For 2010 a selection of the bedrooms and bathrooms are open for all to see for the very first time.
20 March – 30 April
"Searching for Spring" Children's Trail
Tyntesfield
Enjoy the kids' garden trail, exploring the nature and wildlife in the gardens during the first signs of Spring.
Exhibitions
7 March
Hands on… Colour Crazy
Bristol City Museum & Art Gallery
The museum is full of colourful objects – create some colourful masks and collages related to some of our dazzling displays. Suitable for children aged 2-11 years. No need to book, just drop in.
Until 5 April
Janek Simon Exhibition
Arnolfini
This will be the first solo exhibition in the UK of this emerging artist from Krakow.
Until 25 April
Imogen Stidworthy Exhibition
Arnolfini
Arnolfini is planning the first solo, museum-scale exhibition in the UK of work by Liverpool-based artist, Imogen Stidworth.
Theatre and Music
2 – 3 March:
Ronan Keating.
Colston Hall
Former Boyzone singer Ronan Keating takes to the road to sing his greatest hits and songs from his new album.
3 – 13 March
The Man who was Hamlet
The Tobacco Factory
Award-winning performer George Dillon presents his eighth solo show, with original music by Charlotte Glasson.
4 – 6 March:
Derren Brown
Bristol Hippodrome
Be prepared for a once-in-a-lifetime theatrical experience when the master of psychological illusion returns to the stage with Derren Brown: Enigma.
4 – 6 February
The Tempest
Bristol Old Vic
Firebird Theatre presents a unique and deeply personal re-telling of Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Without losing any of the magic of Shakespeare, the Company tells a very human tale about the complexities, joys and tragedies of real life.
7 March
Handful of Henna
The Tobacco Factory
Based on real stories of Muslim women, this is a joyous and moving story about lives lived across two cultures and one girl’s journey to understanding her mother.
10 March:
Pasion de Buena Vista.
Colston Hall
Filled with hot rhythms, delicate dances, and beautiful melodies Pasion de Buena Vista leads you on a tour through exciting Cuban nights so that you can experience the unspoiled rawness and joy of Cuban life.
13 – 14 March
Snow White on Ice
Bristol Hippodrome
The world-renowned Russian Ice Stars dazzle and amaze in this spectacular ice show packed with glamour, glitz and colour. Snow White on Ice features all the characters from the original fairytale in a fabulous theatrical ice show.
14 March
Getting On
The Tobacco Factory
Getting On tells the first-hand stories of discrimination, isolation and inhumane treatment experienced as a result of becoming ‘old’.
25 – 27 March:
English National Ballet Presents Cinderella
Bristol Hippodrome
English National Ballet's award-winning production of Cinderella tells everyone's favourite rags-to-riches story in a beautiful three-act ballet by Michael Corder.
Lectures & Talks
10 March
Historical Novels
Bristol City Museum & Art Gallery
Award-winning author Lindsey Davis will discuss her approach to writing historical novels in comparison to other forms of fiction.
25 March
Dr Stuart Prior
Edward Jenner Museum
Something Unexpected•at the Bottom of Jenner's Garden: recent archaeological investigations and finds.
Special Tours
26 March
Winter Warmer Trips
Bristol Ferry Boat Co / Harbourside
Historic harbour cruise with a delicious mug of homemade soup onboard.
Ongoing
The Bristol Packet Boat Trips
Wapping Wharf
Take a trip on one of the beautiful boats for a unique tour of Bristol and beyond.
Every weekend: Floating Harbour Tour
Every Sunday: Afternoon River Cruise to Beese's Tea Gardens.
Ongoing
Bristol Ferry Boat Co
Habourside / City Centre
The distinctive yellow and blue boats offer a range of services from within the city limits and out to the countryside beyond.
Fairs, Markets & Food
21 March
Spring Art Market
Paintworks Event Space
Original art works by a vibrant mix of Bristol’s finest artists at the Spring Art Market.
Every Wednesday
Bristol Farmers Market
Corn Street
Local producers from a 40-mile radius sell a massive range of food from cheese, fish, honey, cakes and vegetables to meat, game and poultry at this award-winning market.
First Sunday of every month
Slow Food Market
Corn Street
The UK’s first regular Slow Food market has become a monthly treat for lovers of real food. Slow Food embraces the theory of good food production.
