{"id":40857,"date":"2024-11-15T14:44:19","date_gmt":"2024-11-15T14:44:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwejournalism.net\/bowernews\/?p=40857"},"modified":"2024-12-06T12:19:03","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T12:19:03","slug":"a-grand-day-out-as-wallace-gromit-christmas-experience-opens-in-bristol-city-centre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uwejournalism.net\/bowernews\/2024\/11\/15\/a-grand-day-out-as-wallace-gromit-christmas-experience-opens-in-bristol-city-centre\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;A grand day out&#8217; as Wallace &amp; Gromit Christmas experience opens in Bristol city centre"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/uwejournalism.net\/bowernews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Wallace-and-Gromit-experience-resize.jpg\" alt=\"The Wallace and Gromit interactive experience\" class=\"wp-image-40903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwejournalism.net\/bowernews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Wallace-and-Gromit-experience-resize.jpg 700w, https:\/\/uwejournalism.net\/bowernews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Wallace-and-Gromit-experience-resize-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwejournalism.net\/bowernews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Wallace-and-Gromit-experience-resize-640x366.jpg 640w, https:\/\/uwejournalism.net\/bowernews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Wallace-and-Gromit-experience-resize-681x389.jpg 681w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Wallace and Gromit interactive experience in Cabot Circus (picture: Toby Stephens)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A new Wallace and Gromit-themed experience will be opening in Bristol\u2019s Cabot Circus on Saturday, aiming to celebrate the spirit of Christmas with Bristol\u2019s well-loved animated duo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Based in the Friary Building in Broadmead, \u2018A Cracking Christmas Experience\u2019 encourages children and families to immerse themselves in the world of Wallace and Gromit, getting involved in an interactive workshop and themed cafe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Designed by Bristol-based events company Bakehouse Factory in partnership with Aardman Animations, the experience will run throughout the festive period until Christmas Eve.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center> <blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">It&#39;s time to help Wallace and Gromit save Christmas!\ud83c\udf84Tickets for A Cracking Christmas Experience are on sale! Join us from 16th Nov &#8211; 24th Dec in Quaker&#39;s Friars Friary Building and dive into an interactive festive mission with Bristol\u2019s beloved duo.\ud83e\uddc0\ud83c\udf85<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/AEJcVxpptA\">https:\/\/t.co\/AEJcVxpptA<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/DHhsqAimT1\">pic.twitter.com\/DHhsqAimT1<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Cabot Circus (@CabotCircus) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CabotCircus\/status\/1842230059718869267?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 4, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/center>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kate Statham, Managing Director of Bakehouse Factory, shared that the production has taken over a year to develop.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe were first approached by Cabot Circus, who already have a great relationship with Aardman. The two companies are real Bristol institutions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cabot Circus\u2019 Director of Marketing and Placemaking, Sarah Tinsley, says that the hope is \u201cto connect the community at the most magical time of the year,\u201d and to \u201cchampion local artists.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/uwejournalism.net\/bowernews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/crop-mural-toby.jpg\" alt=\"The Wallace and Gromit mural by David Bain celebrates Bristol's popular duo\" class=\"wp-image-40960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwejournalism.net\/bowernews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/crop-mural-toby.jpg 700w, https:\/\/uwejournalism.net\/bowernews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/crop-mural-toby-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwejournalism.net\/bowernews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/crop-mural-toby-640x366.jpg 640w, https:\/\/uwejournalism.net\/bowernews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/crop-mural-toby-681x389.jpg 681w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Wallace and Gromit mural by David Bain celebrates Bristol&#8217;s popular duo (picture: Toby Stephens)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This installation also pre-empts the return of the pair to cinema screens this Christmas, in new Aardman feature <em>Vengeance Most Fowl.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aardman Executive Commercial and Brand Director, Emma Hardie, says that it\u2019s \u201csuch a joy to see our iconic home-grown characters spreading that Christmas spirit locally, especially as we lead up to the release of their new cinematic adventure!\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/uwejournalism.net\/bowernews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/giving-tree-2-crop.jpg\" alt=\"Cabot Circus' Giving Tree celebrates charity this Christmas\" class=\"wp-image-40964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwejournalism.net\/bowernews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/giving-tree-2-crop.jpg 700w, https:\/\/uwejournalism.net\/bowernews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/giving-tree-2-crop-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwejournalism.net\/bowernews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/giving-tree-2-crop-640x366.jpg 640w, https:\/\/uwejournalism.net\/bowernews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/giving-tree-2-crop-681x389.jpg 681w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cabot Circus&#8217; Giving Tree celebrates charity this Christmas (picture: Toby Stephens)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alongside the immersive experience, Cabot Circus are bringing back their popular \u2018Giving Tree\u2019. This scheme encourages locals to buy gifts and give donations in support of two charities: NEXT Link and The Grand Appeal. All funds will go towards Bristol Children\u2019s Hospital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year, the scheme is also tied to Wallace and Gromit, using an exact replica of Wallace\u2019s Christmas tree from the films. \u201cEvery year thousands of gifts are donated by the people of Bristol,\u201d said Bakehouse Factory Head of Client Services Charlie Dorman, \u201cand this year they want it to be bigger and better than ever.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1080\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1920 \/ 1080;\" width=\"1920\" controls src=\"https:\/\/uwejournalism.net\/bowernews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/NEW-Wallace-and-Gromit.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The team at Bakehouse Factory share why &#8216;A Cracking Christmas Experience&#8217; is a &#8220;must-see&#8221;.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new Wallace and Gromit-themed experience will be opening in Bristol\u2019s Cabot Circus on Saturday, aiming to celebrate the spirit of Christmas with Bristol\u2019s well-loved animated duo. 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