Wake The Tiger

What it is

The team calls it the world's first Amazement Park. The journey begins in what looks like an abandoned paint factory, then opens through a portal into Meridia, a sprawling dreamscape of rooms, tunnels and installations. There is no fixed route: you choose where to go, touch things, climb through gaps and find hidden corners, so two visits rarely feel the same.

Who it suits

It is designed for children and adults alike. Seasonal events add new storylines through the year, such as Halloween and Easter takeovers. Monthly Calm Sessions run with reduced lighting, sound and capacity for sensory-sensitive visitors and their families, while After Hours nights are adults-only. Birthday parties, school trips and venue hire are also offered.

Food, drink and getting there

The on-site Double Puc Café serves coffee, lunches and cookies, with gin from the Guild bar for over-18s. The venue is in the St Philip's area east of Temple Meads, within a mile of the station, and has charged on-site parking. Bristol's Clean Air Zone covers parts of the centre, so check your driving route. Wiper and True's Old Market taproom is a short hop away for a drink afterwards.

Highlights

• More than 40 interactive spaces
• Built largely from salvaged materials
• Self-guided, non-linear route
• Monthly Calm Sessions for sensory-sensitive visitors
• On-site Double Puc Café

Good to know

• Book timed tickets in advance on the official website.
• Last entry is two hours before closing.
• On-site parking is available but charged.
• After Hours sessions are strictly 18+.

Frequently asked questions