Crafty Cathedral

Creative Fun for Families at Bristol Cathedral

This Summer, Crafty Cathedral returns with free, hands-on craft activities for children and families at Bristol Cathedral. Held in the Cathedral Nave, these sessions invite children aged 3 – 11 (and all ages!) to explore creativity, faith, and storytelling through seasonal crafts.

Each week offers a new theme to spark creativity, imagination, and gentle reflection, using hands-on craft, storytelling, and sensory play. Activities may include drawing, building, sorting, or making – all designed to help children explore big ideas in an approachable, playful way. Whether it’s thinking about special places, people who inspire us, or the stories hidden in stone and glass, these sessions are a great opportunity to relax, create, and connect.

What to Expect

• Craft Activities: Enjoy a variety of fun, seasonal craft projects designed to spark creativity and imagination.

• Storytelling & Themes: Each session offers a new, thoughtful theme – from special places and meaningful journeys to heroes and hidden features

• All Ages Welcome: While the event is tailored to children aged 3–11, families of all ages are invited to join.

Event Schedule

Thursday, 24 July | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Pilgrimages & Journeys

Thursday, 31 July | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Features of Bristol Cathedral

Thursday, 7 August | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Saints & Heroes

Thursday, 14 August | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Pilgrimages & Journeys

Thursday, 21 August | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Features of Bristol Cathedral

Thursday, 28 August | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Saints & Heroes

A Day Out for Families at Bristol Cathedral

Bristol Cathedral is a fantastic destination for families, offering a mix of fun, learning, and exploration for children of all ages. Kids can follow themed trails that bring the Cathedral to life—inviting them to explore its spaces through creative activities, music, and creation-based themes.

Visit our newly refurbished café, run in collaboration with Pinkmans and located at the end of the cloister beside the garden. Enjoy light lunches, single-origin coffee, cakes, and Pinkmans’ famous sourdoughnuts, with plenty of options for children.

The Garden is ideal for little adventurers, with winding paths, colourful flowers, and plenty of bugs and birds to spot. The courtyard next to the café is a lovely place to relax while the children enjoy the outdoors.

A visit to Bristol Cathedral offers an engaging and varied day out in the heart of the city.

Plan Your Visit

Accessibility at Bristol Cathedral

Bristol Cathedral is committed to welcoming all visitors. Level access to the Café, Chapter House, garden, and parts of the Cloister is available via the Cloister Entrance.

There is no level access from the Nave, so visitors unable to navigate steps can use the outside of the building to access these areas.

Our friendly welcomers or vergers will be available to assist and direct you.

For specific needs or questions, contact: visitorexperience@bristol-cathedral.co.uk

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