FAMILY DIARY

DISCOVER THE BEST THINGS TO SEE & DO WITH THE FAMILY THIS MONTH

Shaun the Sheep Hide & Sheep Trail n Throughout May, Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm

Noah’s Ark has teamed up with Aardman to stage a baa-rilliant new event for 2023. Get set for a farm-tastic experience this summer as an Augmented Reality trail starring Shaun the Sheep arrives at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm. noahsarkzoofarm.co.uk

Wake The Tiger Amazement Park n Open now, Albert Road BS2 0YA

From the artistic team behind the groundbreaking festival, Boomtown Fair, journey to the world of Meridia. Having spent over a decade creating one of the most large scale immersive festival experiences in the world, the team wanted to expand and diversify their creative potential by establishing a year round arts and events venue where audiences can experience the work in a non-festival environment. wakethetiger.com

Scribble and Sketch n Once a month, various locations

Join the RWA’s Scribble and Sketch artists at locations across the city on Saturdays once a month for free family workshops. These sessions are designed for children and grownups to take part in together –everyone is welcome. Admission is free. No pre-booking required. Suitable for all ages, children must be supervised. rwa.org.uk

Great Bristol Family Run n 14 May, Anchor Road

Looking for a fun family day out? The Great Bristol Family Run returns on 14 May and The Grand Appeal wants you to be a part of it. The Bristol Children’s Hospital Charity is calling on families from Bristol and beyond to get involved. The idea is simple: run, walk, or jog a special one-mile route and show your little ones that it’s fun to run. Children aged three and above can take part and the best part is everyone wins a medal. Wallace and Gromit will even be there to cheer you on. Entry Price: £12; grandappeal.org.uk

Disney's The Lion King n 18 May –1 July, Bristol Hippodrome

Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and to the evocative rhythms of Africa, Disney’s multi award-winning musical is showing at Bristol Hippodrome from 18 May –1 July and promises to be a theatrical experience that you will remember forever. atgtickets.com

Springfest n 27 May –4 June, Wild Place Project Head over to Wild Place for its must-see event with street art, crafts and lawn games, organised with Upfest. For more information, visit: wildplace.org.uk

Seasonal Scent-sations n 30 May –1 June, Westonbirt Arboretum

Experience the hidden spring scents of leaves, bark, flowers and much more through discovery and play! You'll test your knowledge in the quiz and make a scentsational craft to take home. To take part, pop over to Silk Wood Barn at Westonbirt Arboetum. For families with children three years and over; forestryengland.uk n