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Ma-ad Science Mayhem
Shaun the Sheep at Bristol Dockyards
26 September – 1 November 2026

Ma-ad Science Mayhem

A Shaun the Sheep movie challenge at Bristol Dockyards

Shaun the Sheep is back with a new movie - Sky Original film, Shaun The Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom, in cinemas September 18 - and this time he's gone full mad scientist! To celebrate, you can visit Shaun’s science lab - he needs the help of you and your flock to complete a string of baa-rilliantly bonkers challenges to help Shaun power up the SS Great Britain. Including:

  • Blow Me Down: Race sailboats to harness wind power
  • Slow Burn: Shovel coal in the engine room
  • Lab Goat: Grab a lab coat and pose with Ma-ad Scientist Shaun
  • Pizza the Action: Weigh up food fuel in the Galley

Get it right and you'll earn your title as an official Ma-ad Scientist. Rain or shine, indoors or out, there's challenges to be found across the site - and it's all included in your ticket. 

Ma-ad Science Mayhem runs at Bristol Dockyards from 26 September to 1 November. 

Also included in your ticket

Science & Slime Session
Friday 30 October, 11am to 3pm

Get stuck into some wonderfully messy fun with our Education Team as you create your very own slime from scratch. Mix, stretch and squish your slime, then take aim and help defeat the Beast of Mossy Bottom with a well-placed splat! First come, first served - no need to book. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Looking for something crafty?

We're running Aardman Workshops on Wednesday 28 October where you can make your own Shaun the Sheep model. Using the same materials that bring Wallace, Gromit and Shaun to life on screen, you'll be guided by an expert model maker from Aardman.

Tickets

Included in your General Admission or Afternoon Saver Ticket.

Enjoy access to the complete SS Great Britain Experience, where you can step aboard the world-changing ship, explore our new museum, discover Brunel's legacy in the Being Brunel Museum, visit the Brunel Institute and take part in Archive in Five, and wander through the historic dockyard.

Plan your visit today!

Children enjoying Ma-ad Science Mayhem
Children enjoying Ma-ad Science Mayhem at Bristol Dockyards
Children enjoying Ma-ad Science Mayhem at Bristol Dockyards
Children enjoying Ma-ad Science Mayhem at Bristol Dockyards

GIFT SHOP Limited Edition Stock

Aardman 50 Year Anniversary

We're wishing cracking celebrations to our friends at Aardman as they mark the big 5-0!

Bristol Dockyards is proud to be one of just three locations where you can get your hands on the limited edition Feathers water bottle - plus a whole host of other Aardman goodies in our gift shop and online.

Our gift shop is free to visit and always worth a look - pop in and see for yourself. Find us inside the visitor centre (Tue-Sun, 10am-5pm)

 

Bristol Dockyards Gift Shop: 50 Year Anniversary Aardman Stock