Care & Repair Festival
Join us for a joyful, family-friendly festival of making, mending and creativity at Sparks, John Wesley's New Room & across Broadmead!
Date
7-19 April 2026
The Care & Repair Festival is a family-friendly programme of free activities taking place across Broadmead between the 7-19 April. Bringing together creativity, wellbeing and community, the festival invites people of all ages to get involved in making, mending and learning new skills. With events at Sparks, John Wesley’s New Room and in public spaces, the programme includes a mix of drop-in and ticketed activities designed to bring people together and encourage people to look after themselves and care for the city.
Find a full list of events below.
Explore what's on
Interactive exhibition, 'How can we show Broadmead some love?'
7-11 & 13-18 April, 10am-4pm at John Wesley New Room, Chapel
John Wesley and Mindfulness exhibition
7-11 & 13-18 April, 10am-4pm at John Wesley New Room, Museum
All age Treasure Trail
7-19 April, 11am-2pm Meet at John Wesley's New Room or at Sparks on Sundays
Singing for Wellbeing: Singing for Fun
Wednesday 8 April, 12.15-1pm at John Wesley New Room, Chapel
Your wishes for Broadmead: add your views to this giant dandelion clock
8-12, 15-19 April, 11-6pm (11-5pm Sun) at Sparks
History of Broadmead exhibition
8-12, 15-19 April 11-6pm (11-5pm Sun) at Sparks, Bristol
Jewellery Repair with Sorrel Garden: bring your own items and learn how to repair them!
Wednesday 8 April, 1-3pm at Sparks
Craft sessions for families: Draw & Explore
Thursday 9 April, 9.30-11am at John Wesley New Room, Courtyard
Craft sessions for families: Draw & Explore
Thursday 9 April, 1-2.30pm at John Wesley New Room, Courtyard
Craft sessions for all ages: Sewing and creative fabric art
Friday 10 April, 12-4pm at Sparks
Storytelling: Earth Care Tales (Marcus Fagon)
Sunday 12 April & Wednesday 15 April, 2-2.30pm Outside Sparks
Craft sessions for families: Draw & Explore (relaxed Session)
Tuesday 14 April, 09.30-11am at John Wesley New Room, Courtyard
Craft sessions for families: Draw & Explore
Tuesday 14 April, 1-2.30pm at John Wesley New Room, Courtyard
Singing for Wellbeing: Collective Sounds
Wednesday 15 April, 12.15-1pm at John Wesley New Room, Chapel
Care & Repair Festival is part of Love Bristol, Love Broadmead, a Bristol BID-led programme focused on improving and re-energising the city’s shopping district. Working in partnership with local organisations, businesses and the wider community, we deliver events, volunteering and other activations to create a cleaner, more welcoming and vibrant Broadmead. The Care & Repair Festival is one of many initiatives designed to bring people together and encourage pride in the area.
Latest News
Care & Repair Festival brings free, hands-on creativity, sustainability and community to Broadmead this spring
The two-week festival will see free activities and workshops taking place at Sparks Bristol and John Wesley’s New Room