Harbourside / Things to do on Harbourside

Things to do on Harbourside

For the interactive adventure of a lifetime head for Explore-at-Bristol Experience the everyday and the extraordinary at this true 21st century science centre, with a planetarium, illusions, live science and play TV.

The Architecture Centre aims to encourage demand for excellent design and to raise awareness and enjoyment of the built environment through a programme of exhibitions, tours, visits and lectures.

Arnolfini is one of Europe's leading centres for contemporary arts, presenting new work in art, performance, dance, cinema and literature. It also boasts a renowned arts bookshop and a stylish cafe bar.

Bristol Ferry Boat Company offers round trips, hop-on/hop-off with stops at many of the harbourside attractions. Charters include river trips, pub cruises, trips under Clifton Suspension Bridge and commentary tours.

Brunel's ss Great Britain - UK Museum of the Year 2006 - has been restored in the original dock where she was built. Visitors can descend the glass sea into the dry dock and experience life onboard.

CREATE Centre showcases everything to do with sustainable living, with art displays, exhibitions and events, and the Ecohome, a sustainable living show house.

Spike Island is a national centre for the production and exhibition of visual arts, offering 70 artists studios, gallery space and a residency programme which welcomes international artists.

Britain's first dedicated media centre, Watershed opened in 1982 and now houses three cinemas, a Cafe/Bar and event spaces. The cinemas present world moving image culture to local audiences.

New Museum of Bristol
A new Museum of Bristol will be developed on the site of the former Industrial Museum on Princes Wharf, and is scheduled to open in 2010.