Barton Hill Summer Directory

There’s plenty going on in and around Barton hill to keep kids busy over the holidays! Please see the links below for information about what’s on and how you can book a place:

  • Bristol Youth Connect:
    • Come along to the play sessions in local parks to get stuck into football, basketball, arts, games, music and more! Sessions are open to children aged 5 to 17 (under 8s must be accompanied by an adult), who receive free school meals. They will be running at The Urban Park, Netham Park, St George Park, Chelsea Park and Rawnsley House throughout the summer. More information and booking via the links.
    • Bristol Youth Connect will also be running four trips over the summer to Barry Island, Deer Leap Viewpoint near Wells, Brean, and Burnham on Sea. For more information, contact Mohamed on 07576 738583 or Jamaal on 07305 064002, or email bristolyouthconnect@gmail.com
  • Evolve Music invite families and their little ones to join them for three free workshops exploring stories from other cultures, and bringing them to life with rhythm and percussion!
    The sessions will take place in the Family Centre, Settlement Site, 11am to 12pm on August 12th, 18th and 25th. Drop in or book your place by emailing Molly and find more information here. 
  • Felix Road Adventure Playground will be running open access afternoon play sessions  from Sundays to Thursdays over the holidays (please check specific dates), as well as other sessions including Stay and Play Mondays for little ones, Chill Tuesdays for quieter play, evening youth sessions for older kids, and girls-only sessions. Children who get free school meals can book ahead and get free food. More information on dates, time and booking places here.
  • Learning Partnership West
    • Join in the fun at the Urban Park in Barton Hill at the open access play sessions open to children aged 5 to 14 (under 8s must be accompanied by an adult). Come along for fun activities, loose parts play, sports – whatever you want to do! You only need to book a place if your child receives benefits related free school meals. If they don’t, you can just turn up! More information here.
  • St. Luke’s Church is hosting five sessions of Summer Fun over the holidays, open to children aged 7 to 10 living in Barton Hill local. There will be sporty games, crafty activities, curious stories and tasty food. Sessions are free, but places must be booked by clicking here.
  • Travelling Light Theatre
    • Join Travelling Light for four days of drama, craft, games, play and storytelling! Monday 3rd to Thursday 6th August, free to children aged 5 to 11 who receive benefit-related free school meals. More information and booking links here. 
  • Wellspring Settlement:
      • Our Family Centre team will be running some free sessions for local families over the summer. Click here for the timetable, and please note that families must register and book sessions before they can come along. Click here to register and book, or speak to a Family Worker.
      • Youth sessions in the Swannery will be running from 1pm to 5pm over the summer holidays. Click here to see the timetable.
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