Watts In A Home: Electric Dreams – Afternoon

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Starts
2:00 pm Sat 31 May 2025
Ends
3:00 pm Sat 31 May 2025
Description

Follow in the footsteps of the Electrical Association for Women (EAW).

EAW was formed in 1924 and a Bristol branch was established in 1929.

The tour explores electricity in infrastructure, entertainment and education, walking up to the EAW branch meeting location at the top of Park Street. Highlights include a bascule bridge and a well-connected clock.

The walk starts and ends at M Shed, to coincide with the Watts In A Home – Electric Dreams activity day, developed by Women’s Engineering Society with funding from the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Ingenious grant scheme.

Starting Point
Contact Name
M Shed box office
Booking Phone
0117 352 6600
Link to Walk
Distance
5 km
Duration
1:00:00
Cost
Free – Donations gratefully received
Event facilities

Accessible by public transport, Accessible toilets, Booking essential, Dogs on leads welcome, Family friendly, Frequent rest stops, Refreshments available to purchase, Visually impaired friendly

Booking Required
Yes
Walk Grade
Moderate – more challenging slopes and the ground maybe varied, may include steps and stiles. Walking at a moderate pace

Walk organiser

Published
Tue 4 March 2025
Last Updated
Sat 8 March 2025