At-Bristol

Anchor Road
Bristol
Somerset
BS1 5DB

Tel: +44 (0)1179 155 000
+44 (0)1179 143 475 (minicom)
Fax: +44 (0)1179 157 200
Email: information@at-bristol.org.uk


At-Bristol is a unique destination bringing science, nature and art to life. It is home to three magical attractions; Explore At-Bristol, Wildwalk-At-Bristol and IMAX Theatre At-Bristol.

New for 2006/7: a series of exhibitions especially for the under 8s.

Explore-At-Bristol is a true 21st century science centre combining the best hands-on activities with the very latest multi-media techniques. Science is brought alive through stunning visuals and over 170 interactive experiences. Find out how your brain and body tick, tax your memory and immerse yourself in stunning sensory experience. Visitors can test their personal staying power and investigate numerous ingenious inventions. You can get into a spin on a human gyroscope, pluck a magical harp and experience the wonky side of life in the leaning lounge.

The Live Science Zone allows visitors to create, investigate and participate in live science, watch live and interactive shows, join in debates, try the hands-on exploration stations or catch up on the latest news and views. Entry to the Planetarium is free for all visitors purchasing a ticket to Explore.

Wildwalk-At-Bristol is the first of its kind in the world and offers a new balanced perspective on the natural world. Wildwalk-At-Bristol's botanical house takes you on a journey through plant evolution and the first transitions to land that occurred 500 million years ago. As you wind your way through its steamy interior you will learn of plants' intricate structures, their extraordinary adaptations and of the communities that are dependent on them.

The IMAX Theatre is the only IMAX screen in the South West. The screen is a massive 21 metres wide and 15 metres tall and it is this sheer size which makes the Imax experience so unique. Because the screen is so large, it fills your peripheral vision giving the impression that you are right in the middle of the action itself.

Wheelchair spaces in the IMAX Theatre and the PlanetariumHearing loops in the IMAX Theatre and the Planetarium.

General Information:

  • Café
  • Shop
  • Disabled parking
  • Level site and lifts to all floors
  • Disabled toilet facilities in all venues
  • Wheelchair spaces in the IMAX Theatre and Orange Imaginarium
  • Wheelchairs can be loaned please call in advance
  • Guide dogs welcome
  • Exhibits especially designed to cater for visually impaired visitors
  • Mini loops at the information and ticket desks
  • Hearing loops in the IMAX Theatre and Orange Imaginarium

     

    Opening Times
    (2007 times)
    Explore and Wildwalk:
    Open Daily except 24th - 26th December.

    Weekdays: during term time 10.00am - 5.00pm.

    Weekends and all school holiday periods: Saturdays, Sundays, Bank Holiday Mondays and daily during all local school holiday periods 10.00am - 6.00pm.

    IMAX Theatre At-Bristol:
    Open Daily except Christmas Day.

    Admission Charges
    (2007 prices)
    Explore: Adult £9.00; Child (3-15yrs) £6.50; Family £26.00; Concession £6.50.

    Wildwalk: Adult £8.00; Child (3-15) £6.00; Family £23.00; Concession £6.00.

    IMAX Theatre:(some films may cost more) Adult £7.00; Child (3-15yrs) £5.50; Family £21.00; Concession £5.50.

    The Planetarium: Free entry with Explore ticket.

    Directions
    By Foot: Two minutes from the city centre
    By Rail: GWR, Wales & West, Virgin into Bristol Temple Meads Station. From there it is a 20 minute walk, a 10 minute bus ride or a 5 minute taxi ride.
    By Bus: Any to the city centre or direct to Anchor Road.
    By Road: Via M5, exit Junction 18, follow A4 (Portway) to the The Centre. Via M4, exit Junction 19 and follow M32 direct to city centre. Follow the At-Bristol signs and use public car parks. Coaches may set down and pick up directly on site.
    By Park & Ride: Secure parking at Brislington (A4) or Long Ashton (A370) then a bus ride to the city centre.
    By Air: 8 miles from Bristol International Airport.
    At-Bristol Parking: The At-Bristol underground car park is open 24 hours a day. The entrance is on Canons Way, off Anchor Road.
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