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.
What's on
December, 2023
Explore by department
Department of Discovery
An education hub hosting schools workshops, events, talks and more, centred around the Sustainable Development Goals.
Department of Reuse & Resources
Shop for upcycled items in our reuse shop or fix something in our repair cafe.
Department of Gifts
Shop for gifts with a difference from local makers and indie businesses.
Re-Fuse E-Waste
Learn all about the issues and solutions around e-waste with free primary school workshops in the Re-Fuse department.
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 Food & Drink
Explore sustainable, local and ethical food & drink found right on our very doorstep or stop by for coffee and cake.
Travel Agency
A one-stop shop of information about sustainable travel initiatives to help you explore Bristol in greener ways.
Department of Fashion
Sparks brings you a new type of fashion department focusing on preloved and reworked clothing.
Department of Imagination
A creative hub providing a space for creativity, community and innovation to come together.
Department of Energy
Find out about energy-saving initatives and learn how to tackle fuel poverty, save money and reduce emissions.
Community Champions Corner
The Community Champions Corner is a welcoming space for all, celebrating Bristol’s diversity.