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Explore-At-Bristol
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Rail: Bristol Temple Meads station. From there it is a 20 minute walk, a 10 minute bus ride (8/508 or 9/509) or a 5 minute taxi ride to the city centre. Bus: Any to the city centre or direct to Anchor Road. Park & Ride: Secure parking at Brislington (A4) or Long Ashton (A370) then a bus ride to the city centre. Parking: The underground car park on Canons Way, off Anchor Road is open 24 hours a day.

Bristol Tourist Information Centre Harbourside
Wildwalk At Bristol
Anchor Road
Harbourside
Bristol
Tel: General Enquiries 0906 711 2191 (50p min)
Fax: 0117 9157340
Email: Contact via email

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Magical Things to Do

Explore-At-Bristol, Bristol

Accommodation nearby

Charlton Farm Cottage
A family friendly farm environment – beautiful setting, highly flexible accommodation

Broadway House Holiday Touring Caravan and Camping Park
Set at the foot of the Mendip hills - our landscape.

Fairfield Barns Holiday Cottages
Luxury, family friendly cottages with first class leisure facilities.


New for 2007 - a special interactive exhibition for the under 8s.

  • Explore…an amazing world of hands-on discovery
  • The Planetarium - with seasonal star shows
  • "Jet set, go" - a special exhibition for the under 8s

Explore-At-Bristol is one of the UK's most exciting hands-on science centres! Discover interactive exhibits and special exhibitions, take in a Planetarium show or join our Live Science team for fun experiments and activities. Jet set, go is an interactive exhibition specifically for children under eight and their carers, exploring the airport, planes and travel through playful and imaginative games and activities.

A range of characters from far-away countries who will help plan & prepare for an imaginary journey around the world. Exploring exciting countries such as Canada, France, Brazil & Japan, stamping their passports along the way. It goes through the different stages of a holiday journey from packing their bags before they set off, to actually landing the plane. There are plenty of opportunities for dressing up & role-playing as airport staff, from air-traffic control to pilot & cabin crew.


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“Explore kept my young family ages 6 and 3 years entertained for hours and was very informative.” Mrs Fell, Plymouth.

Awards
Best Disabled Facility – Group Leisure awards 2004
Family Attraction of the Year – The Good Britain Guide 2001
Large Attraction of the Year – Excellence Awards South West 2001
Car Park Star Award from the AA 2005
VAQAS
Standard Prices
Adult £9.00
Child £6.50
Concession £6.50
Family £26.00
Opening dates/times

Open all year round, every day except 24-26 December. Open weekdays between term time: 10am - 5pm.
Weekdays and local school holidays: 10am - 6pm

Contact Details
Explore-At-Bristol
Anchor Road
Harbourside
Bristol
BS1 5DB
Tel: 0845 345 1235
Fax: 0117 915 7200
Email: information@at-bristol.org.uk