Clifton Life

Family Fun

7 – 8 August
Daleks Take Over
An army of Daleks will invade the Fleet Air Arm Museum. Children are encouraged to wear sci-fi themed fancy dress during the weekend, which will also include a short stage play, a fortune-telling Dalek and Doctor Who traders and celebrities including David Gooderson. www.fleetairarm.com

9 – 11 August
The Gruffalo
A magical musical adaptation of the best selling picture book. The Bristol Hippodrome;
0844 847 2325

11 August
Bat Walk in Horner Wood
The popular exploration of bat rich Horner Wood. 
01643 862452

18 – 22 August
Magazine Live!
The first event of its kind in the UK is coming to Cabot Circus. The programme of free events and activities will include jewellery and t-shirt design workshops and fashion photography masterclasses. This is your chance to produce your own fashion and style magazine, with the help of industry experts. For five- to 
16-year-olds. www.cabotcircus.com

19 August
Ladybird Spotters
Spend a morning on the Downs searching for ladybirds and playing fun games. Make a ladybird badge and house for the critters to survive in the winter. 0117 903 0609

21 & 22 August
Crimean Troopship
Watch soldiers re-enact a takeover of ss Great Britain or seek medical advice from the ship’s doctor and meet a leech called Isambard. www.ssgreatbritain.org

23 – 30 August
The Festival of the Tree
For the first time, kids go free at this annual event at Westonbirt Arboretum; www.forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt

Until 26 August
Get Inspired!
Music-making, singing and songwriting for four- to 11-year-olds. Selected dates. Colston Hall; 0117 922 3686

2 – 4 September
George’s Marvellous Medicine
Roald Dahl’s timeless classic with The Birmingham Stage Company. The Bristol Hippodrome; 0844 847 2325

Until 14 September
Summer Night Sky
Gaze in awe at the wonders of the summer night sky. At-Bristol: www.at-bristol.org.uk

Until 21 November
Altitude
Celebrating 100 years of flight 
in the South West. At-Bristol:
 www.at-bristol.org.uk