Summer at Sparks
Looking for fun things to do with the kids over the summer holidays? Whether you’re looking for something educational, entertaining or just plain silly, Sparks has got it all! See our highlights below or scroll down for even more activities.
As part of Unicornfest, we have five unicorn foals in Sparks! Can you find them all and figure out which naughty foal is responsible for which rainbow unicorn poo?

Join Global Goals Centre for fabulous free eco-craft workshops in August. Choose from scrunchie making, lino and paper printing or seed bomb making.

Visit the Department of Reuse and Resources to learn creative skills, mend broken items, explore the Precious Plastics Universe or discover something else!

Visit our Travel Agency to climb aboard our real-life bus. Take a photo in the driver’s seat, flash the lights and even change the destination on the front!

Explore the issues with electrical waste, whilst learning practical skills to help combat this problem with Sustainable Hive’s free family e-waste workshops.

Explore by department
Department of Reuse
Shop for upcycled items in our reuse shop or fix something in our repair cafe.
Department of Imagination
A creative hub providing a space for creativity, community and innovation to come together.
Community Champions
The Community Champions Corner is a welcoming space for all, celebrating Bristol’s diversity.
Department of Nature
Take some time out of the hustle and bustle of Broadmead to explore the Sparks garden and celebrate our natural world.
Department of Gifts
Explore our huge range of gifts with a difference, ethically made by local makers and indie businesses.
Department of Fashion
Discover a new type of fashion department with secondhand clothing, sustainable styling and a repair workshop.
Department of Food & Drink
Explore sustainable, local and ethical food & drink found right on our very doorstep or stop by for coffee and cake.
Department of Travel
A one-stop shop of information about sustainable travel initiatives to help you explore Bristol in greener ways.
Department of Discovery
An immersive education hub offering events and workshops to inspire learning and action on climate, nature and equality.
Department of Energy
Find out about energy-saving initatives and learn how to tackle fuel poverty, save money and reduce emissions.