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Father’s Day fun in At-Bristol
15 June 2003

Forget socks, hankies and ties this Father’s Day, why not give your dad a real treat and head to At-Bristol.

If he’s a fitness freak, give him an action-packed trip to Explore. See who can build the quickest bridge, take a turn at the human hamster wheel, race in the pulley cages and hold a virtual volleyball tournament with all the family. If detection is more his thing, let him try his hand at forensic investigation to solve the crime in Explore’s latest special exhibition, Whodunit?

You can give your dad some inspiration for the garden and get back to nature in Wildwalk’s botanical house. Take a journey through the steamy rainforest full of exotic flowers and plants, dodge the living birds and butterflies and come face to face with Wildwalk’s collection of mini-beasts. For a really memorable Fathers Day present, why not adopt your dad’s favourite creature or plant and help fund it’s upkeep for the year.

Don’t miss amazing 2D and 3D films in IMAX®, the West’s largest cinema screen. Get transported right into the heart of the action - feel the force of a rocket launch, explore a rainforest from a bugs eye view or meet Bart Simpson in jaw-dropping close up.

When you need a break, take your old man to Wildwalk’s family café and try out its delicious menu and affordable prices, there’s no better place on the Harbourside for some great lunchtime grub.

For more details about events, shows and workshops taking place on June 15, please view http://www.at-bristol.org.uk or call the booking line 0845 345 1235.For more information contact the At-Bristol press office:

Sonja Johnston:  0117 915 7152, 07967 334 152, sonja.johnston@at-bristol.org.uk
Annabel Iles: 0117 915 7137, 07967 334 137, annabel.iles@at-bristol.org.uk

Note to Editors:

  1. At-Bristol, a registered charity, has won 11 awards since opening in 2000 including the Good Britain Guide 2001’s ‘Family Attraction of the Year’ and ‘Large Attraction of the Year’ in the England in Excellence Awards South West. It consists of three attractions: Explore-At-Bristol - a hands-on science centre, IMAX® Theatre-At-Bristol - the largest cinema screen in the west of England and Wildwalk-At-Bristol - a journey from the origins of life to the ends of the Earth.
  2. It is a Landmark Millennium Attraction whose principal partners include the Millennium Commission (£44.3 million), the South West of England Regional Development Agency (£17.1 million) and Bristol City Council (£15.7 million).
  3. At-Bristol is backing  the Bristol 2008 European Capital of Culture Bid.