Wetland pop-up in city centre like 'mini oasis'

Organisers of what they say is the first ever pop-up wetland to be built in a UK city centre has said it is "like a mini oasis".

A large section of Millennium Square in Bristol has been transformed into an immersive wetland experience ahead of the Festival of Nature this weekend.

The popup features reeds, wildlife sounds and sculptures of warblers, water voles and kingfishers.

"We want to widen people's awareness of wetlands and the beauty of them and their importance," said principal designer Jez Clarke.