Once Upon a Princess

The ultimate pop princess party Once Upon A Princess is heading out on the road this autumn and will be visiting the Redgrave Theatre, Bristol for some half term fun on Tuesday 26 October. This smash-hit glittering production features all your favourite fairytale princesses plus a soundtrack of top pop hits and movie musical classics that will have the whole audience singing and dancing.

The books in the Fairyland library have got muddled up and magic maker Fairy Muddled needs your help to put the pages back in the right books.

Once Upon A Princess, now in its fifth sparkling year, continues to entertain, inspire and captivate little princes and princesses with its toe-tapping, dance in the aisles set list which features songs from Cher, Meghan Trainor, Michael Buble, Whitney Houston, Jess Glynne, Olly Murs, Leona Lewis and S Club 7, plus West End and Broadway numbers from Hairspray, Annie, 9 to 5 and The Greatest Showman. There’s no need for a Fairy Godmother because you can get your tickets from the Redgrave Theatre Box Office now, by telephone on 0117 3157 602 or online at www.redgravetheatre.com Come one, come all, we’ll have a ball!

10 Things to Do For Less Than £10 in Bristol

Sticking to the budget during half term in Bristol has never been so much fun. Here are our top 10 things to do for under £10 in the city.

1. Haunted walking tours Get a feel for the city with a bit of humour thrown in, and some prime film trivia too. These walking tours of ‘haunted and hidden’ Bristol are so good even the locals rate them, so well worth the £5 fee. Prepare to meet the ‘famous’ dwarf highwayman.

2. Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park With tickets from £5.50 for children and £5 for adults, the Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park is great value. Meet Highland cattle, Shetland ponies, pigs, goats, donkeys and more. Don’t miss the Riverside Walk, the outside play areas, trains, tractor rides and indoor play barn!

3. Banksy Tour Banksy’s art might now be known the world over, but he started out in the streets of Bristol. Take a tour of his earliest work and get to know the city at the same time, thanks to the Banksy walking tour.

4. Blaise Castle House Vintage Toys

Little and big kids will appreciate the collection of vintage toys on display at Blaise Castle House. Wander through the house and learn about its history and the amazing collection, which holds over 200 years’ worth of toys including dolls’ houses and furniture, lead soldiers, and rare train sets.

5. Hengrove Play Park

Hengrove Play Park, half an hour from the centre of town, is home to the biggest free play park in Bristol. It expertly combines activities for different ages, with a jungle play experience, swings, and a special area for smaller kids, not to mention a skating park with plenty of daredevil action for skateboarders and BMX riders.

6. M Shed

On the historic Harbourside, and surrounded by lunch-friendly eating places, M Shed tells all about Bristolian history right up to the 21st century. Working exhibits include steamboats, trains and cranes that will appeal to the juniors.

7.Windmill Hill City Farm

Get friendly with farmyard animals at Windmill Hill City Farm in Bedminster. This voluntary community project includes a working farm, gardens, outdoor play area, environment trails and a café. Don’t miss the Farm Adventurers Stay and Play nature and crafts workshop on Monday mornings for under 5s (£5 per family).

8. Clifton Suspension Bridge

Designed by legendary Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the spectacular bridge hanging 75 meters over the Avon Gorge is an icon. Take a trip to the Visitor Centre or meander onto charming Clifton Village, with its quaint shops and cafes.

9. Treasure Island Trail

Little pirates will love the self-guided walking and cycling tours around Bristol’s historic harbour. They’re themed on Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island, in particular Long John Silver, the infamous landlord of the Spyglass Inn. Look out for the 54-gallon wine barrels that double as cycle stands, each one planted with a palm tree featuring information about the trail.

10. Bristol Museum & Art Gallery

Right by the university grounds, on Queen’s Road, the museum has 19 galleries covering different cultures, ancient civilisations, inventions and the natural world. Highlights for families include the dinosaurs, Renoir and a new under 7s play area.