Adventure & Sport

If you are looking to book a sporting break in Bristol, read on to discover all of the different types of activities you can do whilst you are here.

Adrenalin-junkies will be spoilt for choice in Bristol, with all sorts of activities to try such as speed car racing at Castle Combe Circuit or rock climbing in the Avon Gorge. For those who prefer to keep things more relaxed, why not enjoy a boat cruise along Bristol’s ancient harbour, float above the city in a hot air balloon or go to a football match?

Activities and Adventure

• The Adventurous Activity Company – Offering flexible full and half day packages including activities such as mountain biking, climbing, abseiling and canoeing.
  
  
• Rocksport at Cheddar Caves – If you're up for a physical challenge and seeking the thrill of adventure, then RockSport is for you. Take part in high-adrenaline activities such as caving and abseiling at Cheddar’s famous limestone gorge.
  
  
• Drive-Tech Ltd – Get behind the wheel and have a go in a range of different cars, vehicles and karts at Castle Combe Circuit.
  
  
• Playaway Weekends – Let the professionals arrange your group visit or hen and stag weekend in Bristol.

• Undercover Rock - From taster sessions to courses for top level climbers, Undercover Rock provide indoor and outdoor climbing courses based in The Church of St Werburghs.

• The Outer Edge - Choose from rock climbing, abseiling, kayaking, canoeing, hill walking, wild camping, gorge walking, archery, mountain biking, gorge walking and much more.
  
  
• Bristol Ice Rink – Get your skates on and have a go on the ice at Bristol’s centrally-located ice skating rink.
  
• Bristol Ferry Boat Company – Take a relaxing trip along Bristol’s floating harbour or arrange for your own private ferry to take you and your mates on a city pub crawl.
  
  
• Bailey Balloons and Bristol Balloons – Enjoy a champagne balloon flight over Bristol with someone special or buy vouchers for a great birthday or Christmas present.

Sport and Leisure

• Bristol City Football Club - Based at Ashton Gate Stadium just south of Bristol's city centre, Bristol City has a huge following in Bristol and hosts regular games against rival sides. The ground also plays stage to many headline concerts, events and International U21 games.

• Bristol Rugby Club - Bristol Rugby Club is one of only three Premiership clubs in the West Country. Home games are played at the Memorial Stadium in Horfield, Bristol and upcoming fixtures include matches against London Wasps, Harlequins and Newcastle Falcons.

• Golf - Click on the link for dedicated information on golf clubs and golf break packages available in Bristol

Bristol is also home to Bristol Rovers Football Club, who share their home ground with Bristol Rugby Club. With capacity for just under 12,000 fans, The Memorial Stadium is home to many of Bristol's great sporting fixtures.  Gloucestershire County Cricket Club is situated in the north of the City, with their ground at Nevil Road hosting both league and international cricket matches.

Click here for a detailed list of all leisure centres and sports clubs in Bristol.