Fishing for Change
A lovely, and completely FREE, hands on day out to Bristol Harbour starting and ending at your local train station.
Experience Bristol from a whole different perspective and make a meaningful difference by helping to clean up our waterways.
What to expect
Please watch our film or read the plan below.
Meet your guide at your local train station — they’ll be with you throughout the entire trip.
You’ll also meet a representative from Platform Rail, who will share useful information about travelling by train.
Once you arrive at Bristol Temple Meads, you’ll take a short walk (approximately 5 minutes) to the ferry stop.
Travel by ferry into Bristol city centre and enjoy the views along the way.
The group will then split into two smaller groups (maximum 18 people per trip):
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One group will board SeaCycler — Bristol’s recycled plastic fishing boat — and head out onto the water to help collect litter from the harbour.
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The second group will explore the harbourside on foot with their guide, collecting litter before it can be blown or washed into the water.
Afterwards, the groups will swap activities so everyone gets to experience both parts of the day.
Stop to eat your packed lunch (depending on the timing of your trip)
At the end of the clean-up, you’ll sort and weigh the collected litter for recycling so the findings can be recorded and reported.
You’ll then travel back to the train station by ferry before beginning your return journey home — hopefully feeling proud of the difference you’ve made and the adventure you’ve had.
What do I need to bring?
- Appropriate clothing (there isn't a cover on SeaCycler so please prepare for the weather that day)
- A drink
- A small bag ONLY - storage is limited and belongings may get wet
- A packed lunch (options nearby are limited)
*ALL litter picking kit and equipment will be provided
What else do I need to know?
- Maximum of 8 people per booking
- Suitable ages 4+ (max of 2 under 5's per trip due to lifejacket sizes)
- Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
- Toilet and hand wash facilities are available at lunchtime
Upcoming dates: departure train stations: spaces remaining
Friday 24th July - Portway P&R - Trip completed
Monday 27th July - Lawrence Hill station - Trip completed
Tuesday 28th July - Portway P&R or BTM - Trip completed
Friday 31st July - Yate - Trip completed
Wednesday 5th August - Shirehampton - Trip completed
Thursday 6th August - Stapleton Road - Trip completed
Friday 7th August - Bristol Parkway - Trip completed
Monday 10th August - Yate - Trip completed
Wednesday 12th August - Ashley Down - Trip completed
Friday 14th August - Bristol Parkway - Trip completed
Monday 24th August - Bristol Parkway - Trip completed
Tuesday 25th August - Lawrence Hill - Trip completed
Friday 28th August - Filton Abbey Wood - Trip completed
Tuesday 1st September - Stapleton Road - FULL, operating a waitlist
Who should I contact if I can't make it?
Please contact Jo on 07799096649 as soon as possible if you are no longer able to join us: we have a waiting list and would love to offer the spaces to another family.
