Exhibition: The Kingfisher
9th — 21st May 2026
Join us at:
The Create Centre, Smeaton Rd, Bristol, BS1 6XN
Dates:
Runs from Saturday 9 May til Thursday 21 May
Opening Event:
Friday 8 May 5 – 7pm
Opening Times:
Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
Saturdays 12am – 5pm
Hospital Rooms have commissioned 13 major artworks for the new NHS Kingfisher inpatient service in Bristol for adults with serious mental health challenges who are autistic and/or have a learning disability. Extraordinary artists have worked with patients, NHS staff and people with lived experience of mental health services to create these inventive interventions. Each artwork is made in response to the sensory experience of the people who receive care within this ward, and enables their environment to bring them imagination, creativity and hope for the future.
We’re presenting some of the artworks at Create Centre, Bristol, and telling the stories behind them. You can explore artist’s preparatory work and plans, artworks from our collaborative workshops and gain unique insight into how public artworks are developed, particularly in the sphere of mental health.
Artists include: Peter Adjaye, Rubbena Aurangzeb-Tariq, Hannah Brown, Victoria Cantons, Dhaqan Collective, Angela Harding, Christopher Hartmann, Mohammed Imran Khan, Chris Rose & Louise Morgan, Phil Root & Bristol Autism Spectrum Service, Veronica Ryan, Boo Saville
In partnership with Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust. Supported by Arts Council England and the Hiscox Foundation. Our cultural Partners are Arnolfini, ActionSpace, Art in Motion and Spike Island. Research Partner is University of the West of England Bristol.
Visiting the Venue
Create Centre is a 30 minute walk from the city centre and a 45 minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads train station.
Paid parking is also available on site.
Dates: Friday 8th May – Friday 22nd May
BASS tour: 3 – 4pm
Opening Event: Friday 8th May 5pm – 7pm
Create Centre is fully wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilets and a café are available on site. Visit the Access Guide for more information.
The exhibition contains no flashing or moving imagery.
For those who would prefer a quieter visit, we recommend attending during weekday mornings where possible.
If you have any specific access requirements or questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch at create.reception@bristol.gov.uk
