Gaia: Our Home Planet at Bristol Cathedral

Type:Exhibition

Bristol Cathedral, College Green, Bristol, BS1 5TJ

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Gaia by Luke Jerram

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Explore Gaia: Our Home Planet

Step into a world of wonder as Gaia, a breath-taking 7-metre Earth artwork by renowned artist Luke Jerram, takes centre stage. This stunning installation, featuring detailed NASA imagery and illuminated from within, offers a unique opportunity to see our planet from an extraordinary perspective. Accompanied by an immersive soundscape composed by BAFTA award-winning composer Dan Jones.

There is no charge to visit the Cathedral and view Gaia during visiting hours.

 

Concerts

Sit back and contemplate our Blue Planet whilst being immersed in wonderful music inspired by planet Earth.

Music for a Blue Planet Thursday 24 October, 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Tickets: £18 - £39

Haydn’s The Creation Saturday 2 November, 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Tickets:£22 - £46

James Dorman’s Sonic Art Collective Thursday 7 November, 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Tickets: £12 - £17

 

Up Lates

Soak in the beauty of Gaia after dark and enjoy live music curated by St George’s Bristol.

Jazz Friday 18 October, 6.00pm – 9.30pm

Global Roots Friday 25 October, 6.00pm – 9.30pm

Folk Friday 1 November, 6.00pm – 9.30pm

Electronica Friday 8 November, 6.00pm – 9.30pm

Tickets: Adult £6

Child £4

 

Family

Crafty Cathedral Gaia Special

Monday 28 October, 10.00am – 12.00pm, 1.30pm – 3.30pm

Tuesday 29 October, 10.00am – 12.00pm, 1.30pm – 3.30pm

Thursday 31 October               10.00am – 12.00pm                 1.30pm – 3.30pm

Tickets:             There is no charge or booking required.

 

Create Your Own Hanging Garden

with We The Curious

Saturday 19 October, 10.00am – 12.00pm, 1.30pm – 3.30pm

Tickets: , There is no charge or booking required.

 

Experience

Stargazing at Bristol Cathedral

Discover which constellations are overhead, and investigate the science behind the stars.

Friday 18 October, 7.15pm, 8.00pm, 8.45pm

Friday 25 October, 7.15pm, 8.00pm, 8.45pm

Friday 1 November, 6.15pm, 7.00pm , 7.45pm, 8.30pm

Friday 8 November, 6.15pm, 7.00pm, 7.45pm, 8.30pm

Tickets:
Adult £15

Child £12.50               

 

Fashion on Earth

Join Sustainable Fashion Week for a night exploring fashion that is created in harmony with nature.

Wednesday 6 November, 6.30pm – 9.00pm

Tickets:Adult    £10, Child    £6         

 

Climate Conversations

Climate Café

A friendly, welcoming space, where people who are concerned about the climate crisis can meet and share their thoughts and feelings about climate and related issues.

Friday 25 October, 7.30pm – 8.30pm

Friday 8 November, 7.30pm – 8.30pm

Tickets:There is no charge but booking is required.

 

Lunchtime Talks with the University of Bristol

Explore critical questions with our weekly lunchtime talks. Each week, esteemed professors, doctorates, researchers, and specialists will present on a diverse range of topics.

Affordability and Sustainability Wednesday 16 October, 1.15pm – 2.00pm

Climate Impacts Wednesday 23 October, 1.15pm – 2.00pm

The Beauty of Nature Wednesday 30 October, 1.15pm – 2.00pm

Contextualising the Global Wednesday 6 November, 1.15pm – 2.00pm

Tickets: There is no charge but booking is advised.

 

Map & Directions

Road Directions

Find out about the latest on the roads and get travel directions from TravelWest
Bristol City Council is operating a Clean Air Zone in the city centre area. To find out more and to check if you will need to pay, go to bristol.gov.uk/streets-travel/bristol-caz

Public Transport Directions

For comprehensive information about getting here by public transport, please visit TravelWest
or go to our Public Transport page

Opening Times

Season (15 Oct 2024 - 9 Nov 2024)

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