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The Bristol Crocodile joined Clifton Children’s LitFest for a special day of storytelling, colouring, badge making and Bristol-inspired family fun. Discover the story behind the brand, how it has grown from one mysterious River Avon crocodile into a collection of children's books and activities, and why connecting families with Bristol remains at the heart of every adventure.

Discover the story behind The Bristol Crocodile, our Bristol children's books and family adventures, in Underfall Yard's Meet the Traders series.

What really happened when a crocodile was reportedly spotted in Bristol's River Avon? Discover the story behind the mysterious 2014 sightings, how the Bristol Crocodile became a modern urban legend, and how the tale inspired Bristol-based author and illustrator Kat Yeadon to create The Bristol Crocodile children's books.