Things to do for families in Bristol

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Bristol is a great destination for a family trip and we pride ourselves on being a family-friendly city, offering entertainment for kids of all ages.

We've picked Bristol's family-friendly things to do and sorted them into the handy list below. We also have plenty of family events in Bristol to enjoy as well as excellent family hotels and places to stay to make your break to Bristol extra special. So get making some memories and visit Bristol with your family.

Bristol for families

There is a whole city to explore with world-class attractions and exciting activities. Become a Bristol adventurer and search for Banksy on the walls, or sharks under the water at Bristol Aquarium. You could explore the World's first great ocean liner Brunel's SS Great Britain, travel through space in the Planetarium at We The Curious (currently closed for repairs) or pilot Concorde at Aerospace Bristol.

In Bristol families could come face to face with a cheeky lemur at Bristol Zoo Project or even a dinosaur at Bristol Museum and Art Gallery.

Boat trips are a brilliant way to explore the city, with Bristol Ferry providing a service around the harbour and to Temple Meads, or Bristol Packet Boat Trips running extra trips during the school holidays.

A perfect family base

Bristol has all the exciting bustle and culture you'd want from a city break but with countryside, seaside and green spaces all around and right on our doorstep, meaning it's a great base for families to explore not only the city itself but really let off some steam in nearby Somerset, South Gloucestershire and The Cotswolds.

You could spend some time in the English countryside and visit some amazing family attractions near Bristol including The Grand Pier in Weston-super Mare, Wookey Hole, Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park, Longleat Safari Park, Cheddar Gorge, Chew Valley Animal Park and Noah's Ark Zoo Farm.

For some outdoorsy activities, book the kids in for a surf session at The Wave, or see how many bird species you can spot from your wild canoe safari at WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre.

Or for some indoor fun to enjoy whatever the weather, experience the world's first Amazement Park at Wake the Tiger, bounce around at AirHop Bristol or practice your bowling skills at Roxy Lanes.

If the kids need some sea air, then head to Weston-super-Mare or Clevedon in coastal Somerset for beaches, piers and seaside fun.

Family friendly restaurants in Bristol

After you've been exploring and adventuring all day with your family, you'll need somewhere to refuel. So check out our section on family-friendly places to eat in Bristol here.

Still got questions?

Travelling with your family is wonderful, but the logistics can sometimes be hard and we want to make it as easy for you as we can. So if you have any more specific questions about pushchair access, changing facilities, children's menus, family rooms or anything else then please contact us.

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Wookey Hole Caves

Somerset

Wookey Hole Caves is one of the UK’s largest show caves systems deep below the Mendip Hills. It’s home of the Witch of Wookey Hole and offers a magical and historical day out for explorers of all ages.
Wake The Tiger

South Bristol

The world's first Amazement Park, Wake The Tiger, is an out-of-this-world, self-guided, walk-through labyrinth of exploration. Step through the portal into the alternate world of Meridia where you explore The Dream Factory before transcending to the…
Aerospace Bristol

Filton

Baby changing facilities available, breastfeeding friendly throughout (private space available on request). Pushchair and wheelchair friendly café with high chairs available as well as children’s meals.

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Guide Price From £18.00 Per Ticket
We The Curious

Harbourside

Find out about the latest on the roads and get travel directions from TravelWest
Bristol City Council is operating a Clean Air Zone in the city centre area. To find out more and to…
Brunel's SS Great Britain

Harbourside

Step aboard the world’s first great ocean liner, dating back to 1843. Tour the ship, climb the rigging, head deep into the Dry Dock and meet Victorian passengers and explore two additional museums in the historic dockyard
Bristol Zoo Project

North Bristol

Discover a world of animal adventures – right on your doorstep! Bristol Zoo Project is the perfect family day out, with 50 acres to explore. Say ‘hello’ to bears, giraffes, zebras, gelada ‘baboons’, cheetahs, meerkats and ring-tailed lemurs, among…
Bristol Aquarium

Central Bristol

Spectacular aquarium in the Harbourside area that provides an amazing underwater adventure from the British coast to exotic tropical seas
Spike Island

Harbourside

Bristol's international centre for contemporary art offers a programme of creative events for babies to 11 year olds.
Baby changing facilities are available in the ground floor toilets.

Price
Free
Adventure Bristol- Tree Tops High Ropes

North Bristol

Adventure Bristol is perfect for stags, hens and corporate groups with fantastic activities including situation survival, axe throwing, bubble football and more!
The Wave

North Bristol

The Wave is an inland-surfing destination where everyone can surf and bodyboard on consistent safe waves every day of the year.
Tobacco Factory Theatres

Southville

A popular theatre and café bar in Southville, with a programme of touring and in-house productions, childrens' and music events
Ashton Court Estate

Long Ashton

Historic 850-acre parkland with mansion, two pitch-and-putt golf courses, deer park, miniature railway, orienteering and nature trails
Tyntesfield

North Somerset

National Trust Victorian Gothic house, gardens, woodland, 3 play areas, 2 cafes, and shop...Phew! And all on Bristol's doorstep. Open every day.
WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre

Gloucestershire

At WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre you can have a taste of the wild, without having to get your feet muddy - unless you want to!
The Grand Pier at Weston-super-Mare

Weston-super-Mare

The Grand Pier is open every day, except Christmas Day, so come hail, rain or shine, you’ll always get a warm welcome. Whatever the weather is doing outside, it’s still fun, fun, fun on the inside.
Longleat

Wiltshire

Longleat, nestled within 900 acres of ‘Capability’ Brown landscaped grounds, is home to the UK’s original Safari Park.
Watershed

Harbourside

Enjoy a lively programme of independent film, digital media and events at this fantastic media centre in the heart of the Harbourside
The Bird of Prey Project

Newton St. Loe

Multiple award winning bird of prey centre with unforgettable flying displays and personal experiences.
Arnolfini

Harbourside

Arnolfini is a centre for contemporary arts based on Bristol’s Harbourside. The organisation is dedicated to producing and presenting visual arts, performance, film, music and events.
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery

West End

Museum and art gallery with some outstanding collections of art, archaeology, Egyptology and natural history in a magnificent building

Price
Free

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