Festival of Nature 2026 Events
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Wild Weekend: Sunday
June 14 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Head to Millennium Square in Bristol City Centre on the final weekend of the festival for two spectacular and jam-packed days of free family-friendly nature activities, exhibitor stalls, wildlife film screenings, workshops, performances, live music and parades.
Across the weekend, the square will be full of stalls from local charities, organisations and universities with activities, crafts and demonstrations for you to explore. Everything is free, but some events are ticketed and we recommend booking ahead for those to avoid disappointment.
The Sunday lineup of events is:
On The Stage
Mermaid Storytelling with Hannah Pearl, 11–11:45am
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Bird Nerd & The Red List – dance, theatre performance, 12:15–12:45pm
Aviator Brass Quintet, 1–1:45pm
Andy’s Dino Raps, 2–2:30pm
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Meet and Greet with Andy Day, 2:45–3:30pm
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Aviator Brass Quintet, 2:45–3:30pm
Woodland Dance Party, 3:45–4:15pm
In The ‘How-To’ Talks Tent:
How to Print with Sunlight, 10:15–11am
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How to Print with Sunlight, 11:15am–12pm
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How to Identify Common Butterflies, 12:15–1pm
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How to use Camera Traps to Observe Urban Wildlife, 1:15–1:45pm
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Who’s got the Greenest Job in Bristol?, 2:15–3pm
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How to have an Impact as a Young Leader, 3–3:45pm
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How to Become a Moth Detective, 4–4:45pm
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On The Megascreen:
UWE MA Wildlife filmmaking: Sunday Showcase, 10–11am
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No Trees, No Seas, 11:45am–1pm
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Secrets of Bees, Episode 1: The Hive, 1:30–2:35pm
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Moon: Nature’s Secret Force, Episode 1: Dining By Moonlight, 3–4:15pm
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The Tidekeepers, 4:35–5pm
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Accessibility information
The event is based around Millennium and Anchor Square. Surfaces are a mix of hard standing and cobbles. There are no steps and kerbs on site. All exhibit areas in both squares will be wheelchair and buggy accessible.
Seating is available across the site.
There are accessible toilets at the event.
Guide dogs and hearing dogs are very welcome.
The closest car park is Millennium Square car park, which has lifts and spaces for blue badge holders.
There are no hearing loops onsite.
Travel information
Cycling – There are cycle parking facilities located around Millennium and Anchor Square. To plan your cycle route visit https://cycleplanner.betterbybike.info/cycle-routes/regional/bristol
Public Transport – The nearest bus stop is Anchor Road, which is located 0.1 mile walk from Millennium Square.
The nearest train station is Bristol Temple Meads, which is located 1 mile from the square.
Driving – The nearest car park is Millennium Square Car Park – www.millenniumsquarecarpark.co.uk
This car park also includes disabled parking next to the main vehicular/pedestrian entrance and lifts.
Please note that this event takes place within Bristol’s Clean Air Zone. If you are driving to the event we advise you to check the Bristol Council website before travelling, or where possible take active travel or public transport.
About the Festival
This event is part of the Festival of Nature, running from 6-14 June. Discover more about the Festival and other amazing events at www.festivalofnature.org.uk or follow us on social media @FestOfNature #FestivalofNature