Words and Water: Poems on the Avon
Join us at the Board Walk for an evening of poetry responding to Bristol waterways and the River Avon, through themes of environmentalism, conservation, migration, grief, joy and more. As part of the Lyra Bristol Poetry Festival you can enjoy performances from local poets and musicians – Sophie Dumont, Asmaa Jama, Suzannah V. Evans, Saili Katebe and The Avonas.
Date: Thursday 23rd April 2026
Venue: Board Walk, Brunel’s SS Great Britain
Time: 19:00 – 20:00
Tickets: £6 (£8 solidarity, £5 concessions)
✅ All Lyra Fest venues are wheelchair accessible. Access Information Pack available at www.lyrafest.com.
Go Aloft: Day Pass
Enjoy all-day access to Brunel’s SS Great Britain plus our thrilling Rig Climb experience, Go Aloft, in one great-value bundle.
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Ocean Photographer of the Year
Photography Credit: Romain Barats | Take a deep dive into an exhibition of the world’s best ocean photography -showcasing the breathtaking beauty, diversity and vulnerability of our marine ecosystems.
1 April – 28 June 2026
