RIDES: Explore the harbour aboard the world’s oldest steam tug, built in Bristol in 1861.

RIDES: Experience a working crane on the dockside with trips inside the electric cranes and the Fairbairn steam crane, M Shed’s biggest exhibits!

Find out about the Romans in Bristol in this Roman-themed workshop.
Taste Roman food, dress up in Roman clothes, play Roman games, make crafts and handle real artefacts in this hand-on workshop.

SPECIAL EVENT: Have a go at driving the steam engine, Portbury and one of the iconic electric cranes outside M Shed.

SPECIAL EVENT: Have a go at driving the steam engine, Portbury and one of the iconic electric cranes outside M Shed.

Take part in a merry medley of Medieval-themed activities. Children will learn about heraldry, make Apostle badges, try brass rubbing, handle real and replica objects, taste Medieval food and make a stained glass window decoration.

WORKSHOP: Explore some of Bristol’s most important archaeological sites and discover how Bristol grew from a late Saxon town to a major trading port.

In this structured learning workshop take part in a merry medley of Medieval-themed activities.

It’s AD 268 and you are preparing for a special Roman celebration. Discover what life was like for some men, women and children in the Bristol area during the Roman occupation of Britain.