Wake The Tiger is Bristol's immersive art attraction in St Philips Marsh, built as a self-guided walk through 40-plus themed spaces. Off-peak adult tickets start at £16.50, rising to £25 on weekends and school holidays, and it's open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 6pm. Budget at least 90 minutes, ideally two to three hours if you want to actually explore rather than rush through.
What Wake The Tiger actually is
Wake The Tiger calls itself the world's first "Amazement Park," and the description holds up better than most marketing lines. It's a self-guided, non-linear route through more than 40 built environments, starting in what looks like an abandoned industrial unit and unfolding into a fictional world called Meridia. Expect interactive props, hidden doors, animatronics and sets you can climb into rather than just look at. There's no set path, so you can loop back, take a break in the on-site cafe, and go again.
It's genuinely aimed at both kids and adults. Families visit during the day, and there are separate "After Hours" evening sessions for adults only (18+), with a bar and DJs, if you fancy it without children around.
Prices
Wake The Tiger runs a peak and off-peak pricing system, plus a booking discount for planning ahead. These are the standard prices from Wake The Tiger's own ticket page.
| Ticket | Off-peak | Peak | Early saver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult (16+) | £16.50 | £25 | £20 |
| Child (5-15) | £13.50 | £20 | £16 |
| Under 5 | Free (ticket still required) | Free | Free |
| Student / Blue Light | £14.85 (off-peak only) | Not available | Not available |
| Carer | Free with proof of eligibility | Free | Free |
Off-peak covers weekdays outside school holidays. Peak covers weekends and school holidays. The early saver rate applies to peak-period visits booked more than two days in advance and saves around 20% compared with paying at the door. Walk-up tickets on the day, where available, cost more than booking online in advance, so it's worth reserving a time slot before you travel over.
Under 5s and registered carers go free but still need a ticket booked for entry, including for carers you'll need to bring proof of eligibility such as a PIP letter, Blue Badge or Access card.
Opening hours
Wake The Tiger is normally open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 6pm, and closed Monday and Tuesday. Hours shift around school holidays, Christmas and the occasional "Calm Day" with reduced sensory input, so check the live opening times calendar on Wake The Tiger's website before you set off, particularly if you're planning a visit around a bank holiday.
How long it takes and whether it's worth it
Because the route is non-linear and there's a lot to find, visit length varies hugely. Some people are through in 45 minutes; others spend three hours or more hunting down hidden details. Most visitors report somewhere between 90 minutes and two and a half hours as a realistic average for a proper look around, so it pairs well with lunch or a coffee before or after rather than being a quick add-on to another activity.
Value comes down to how you approach it. Treated as a box to tick, it can feel pricey for what's essentially a themed walk-through. Treated as something to actually explore, with time to open drawers, try the interactive bits and go back through sections you rushed the first time, it's one of the more distinctive things to do in Bristol, especially on a wet day when outdoor plans are off. If you're weighing it up against Bristol's other big indoor attraction, see our guide to Bristol Zoo Project's tickets and whether it's worth it for a comparison.
Getting there
Wake The Tiger is at 127 Albert Road, St Philips Marsh, BS2 0YA, on the eastern edge of the city centre. It's roughly a 20-minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads station, and several bus routes bring you within a 10-minute walk, so it's manageable without a car. There's on-site pay-and-display parking, though it can fill up on weekends, so allow a little extra time or check our Bristol parking guide for nearby alternatives if it's full. For wider transport options around the city, see our getting around Bristol guide.
Food and shopping on site
The on-site cafe serves coffee, lunch and family-friendly food, open daily from 10am with last orders around 5:30pm, extending to seven days a week during school holidays. At the end of the route there's a gift shop, the Curiosity Shop, selling books, art and games tied to the Meridia theme. If you're planning a full day out with kids, our Bristol with kids guide covers other attractions to combine it with.
Quick reference
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Address | 127 Albert Road, St Philips Marsh, Bristol, BS2 0YA |
| Opening days | Wednesday to Sunday (closed Mon-Tue) |
| Standard hours | 10am to 6pm |
| Adult off-peak price | From £16.50 |
| Average visit length | 1.5 to 2.5 hours |
| From Temple Meads | About a 20-minute walk |