Department of Discovery
Step into an immersive education hub offering events and workshops to inspire learning and action on climate, nature and equality.
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Do you have an idea to improve Kingsdown or Broadmead such as more planting, art activations, community buildings, better public spaces, or upgrades to local play areas? These
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Do you have an idea to improve Kingsdown or Broadmead such as more planting, art activations, community buildings, better public spaces, or upgrades to local play areas? These are the kinds of projects that can be supported through the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), a fund generated from new developments to help improve local neighbourhoods.
Join us for an open community meeting at Sparks Bristol to share your ideas.
Local Councillors, Bristol City Council Arts and Culture Team and members of the Business Improvement District will be on hand to advise on some of the initiatives planned, and what funding is available.
Please come to Sparks Artist Entrance opposite Savers. Tuesday 17th February 5-7pm
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February 17, 2026 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
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This installation represents the ADHD brain’s constant hunt for dopamine, rooted from the metaphor “an ADHD brain feels like a TV with endless channels, but someone else controls
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This installation represents the ADHD brain’s constant hunt for dopamine, rooted from the metaphor “an ADHD brain feels like a TV with endless channels, but someone else controls the remote.” The video content lets viewers experience what an ADHD brain really feels like, as told by fellow ADHDer’s from around the world.
February 18th – March 1st, in the ground floor Department of Discovery.
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February 18, 2026 10:00 AM – March 1, 2026 5:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
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Our Crafty Fridays are back. Taking place on the third Friday of each month during school holidays. Starting on the 20th February with a
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Our Crafty Fridays are back. Taking place on the third Friday of each month during school holidays.
Starting on the 20th February with a workshop celebrating wonderful women for International Women’s Day.
These craft workshops are led by members of our artist community and are open to anyone with an urge to get creative. Simply drop by our ground floor Department Of Discovery anytime between 12 and 4pm.
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February 20, 2026 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
Who's behind this department?
Department sponsor
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“We’re the ambitious, sustainable and inclusive UK law firm that ensures our clients, people and wider communities flourish. We ensure our business has a positive legacy and contributes to building a better future by supporting our clients to transition to a sustainable future, build a fairer workplace and deliver real social impact. Read more about how we work with, and for, our communities here.
We’re proud to be supporting Sparks Bristol’s Department of Discovery, which speaks to our values of championing positive action on climate change, biodiversity, nature stewardship and equality.”
About our department
What you can do
Bring your kids in to explore our educational exhibitions, host your next event here or book your school or team in for a workshop.
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Department of Discovery
An immersive education hub offering events and workshops to inspire learning and action on climate, nature and equality.