Sport and adventure

Besides all the laid-back activities in Bristol, the city also has plenty of sport and adventure related activities for groups seeking adventure. Take part in fun team-building activities, carry out a caving expedition, explore Bristol from above during a balloon ride, go ice-skating, canoeing on the Habourside or abseiling the Avon Gorge.

 Bristol Balloons

On any day when the wind is right, it is likely that you will see one of Bristol Balloons distinctive multi-coloured balloons floating somewhere over Bristol. They were the first company to be awarded a British Civil Aviation Authority Certificate for passenger flying. They aim to give passengers the best possible balloon ride experience. Bristol Balloons can carry up to 15 passengers in one balloon up to 60 guests in their fleet of balloons.

Bailey Balloons

Bailey Balloons are located in Bristol and offer hot air balloon flights across the region, with a fleet of different sizes of balloons that all fly regularly. They are able to tailor make each experience and accommodate any number of guests. Bailey Balloons can carry groups from two to 100 people or more. Group services include discounted rates (discussable), hop-on hop-off balloon rides, helping the crew inflate the balloon and prepare it for take-off, capturing the sky-high experience on camera by taking an in-flight photograph and if the weather is not favourable for ballooning that particular day, they provide each member of the group with their own Champagne Balloon Flight Voucher, which is valid for a year to fly from any of their specially selected launch sites. 

Castle Combe Circuit

Just four miles from Chippenham and 12 miles from is the Castle Combe Circuit. One of the longest established car racing circuits in the UK, Castle Combe has hosted rounds of most of the national championships. Castle Combe Circuit organizes track days and all different kinds of experiences, such as the Ferrari Experience or racing against each other with a group of friends!

Drive-Tech

In the grounds of Castle Combe Circuit, Drive-Tech offers experiences for all ages to push your driving skills to new limits. Hop into their high speed karts in a race against others, test yourself on the slippery skid pan or head off-road with their challenging 4x4 course. Drive-Tech can arrange exclusive events for groups. 

Rocksport at Cheddar Caves & Gorge

Rocksport at Cheddar Caves & Gorge is an adventure sport company which makes it possible for you to climb Britain’s biggest gorge and explore the Cheddar Caves. This world-famous beauty spot is a National Nature Reserve and reveals many fascinating stories of our prehistoric ancestors. It is a great day out for groups, with discounts offeredon all tickets for parties of 20 paying people, free familiarisation pass, free organiser ticket per group booking and free coach driver ticket.

The Adventurous Activity Company

The Adventurous Activity Company offers an extensive range of outdoor activities from their base in Bristol. Choose one or more activities from their exciting range of options, such as Urban Challenges, Climbing, Abseiling, Canoeing, Kayaking, Orienteering, Mountain Biking, Team Building and Geo-Caching all within minutes of the city centre. The Adventurous Activity Company has different kinds of group offers for different kinds of groups.

Bristol Ice Rink

Located in the Bristol City Centre there is the Bristol Ice Rink. Enjoy ice skating or watch friends or family from the Rinkside Café. Over 18s can also enjoy a drink at the Bridge Bar. Contact the venue for more details on group bookings.

The Lanes

A night out at The Lanes is anything but ordinary. This bowling club has themed nights with a difference ranging from a 1950’s inspired rockabilly to electro with DJs spinning the best mix of indie, funk, 60s, rhythm and blues, vintage rock and roll anthems and even on occasion a bit of pop punk. Groups can book bowling lanes, the karaoke room or reserve seating for a group meal. They provide discounted rates for children reservations on bowling and dining.