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Family Attractions

The wide choice of attractions offer something for every member of the family. Family tickets can save you money - leaving you some spare cash for ice creams!

Animal Magic

Animal lovers are spoiled for choice with exotic breeds at Bristol Zoo Gardens and the new Monkey Jungle exhibit.

Make friends with rescued horses, ponies, donkeys and farm animals at HorseWorld- enjoy touching and grooming sessions and learn all about the animals.

Meet the rhinos of Wraxall, Gerald the baby giraffe plus the new alligators at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm.

Slimbridge Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust houses the world's largest collection of exotic ducks, geese and swans in an amazing nature reserve.

Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park
A great family day out and all-weather attraction with nature trails, a wide range of friendly animals to meet and pets corner with small animal handling times.

The Butterfly House at Berkeley Castle is a tropical haven for hundreds of stunning butterflies, including rare and imported species from Japan and Indonesia.


Puxton Park offers a fun day out with the chance to learn about food, farming and conservation. There are great play areas, trails and a wildlife lake.

Pure Genius

For inquisitive and budding geniuses, Explore-At-Bristol is the most exciting interactive science centre, providing hands on fun.

Gorge-ous caves

Discover the charming Somerset village of Cheddar, where you'll find the magnificent Caves and Gorge. Climb Jacob's ladder for stunning view, tour the caves or take an open top bus tour.

Nearby, Wookey Hole Caves and Papermill offer a guided tour of spectacular caves, learn about the Witch of Wookey and step back in time in the penny arcade and hall of mirrors.

Other Great Family Attractions

Avon Valley Railway is a great family day out. Take a trip on a steam train, or combine with a boat trip.

Berkeley Castle is England's oldest inhabited castle. It's full of treasures, with its own dungeon and stunning gardens.

The Edward Jenner Museum gives a fascinating insight into the home of the vaccination pioneer Edward Jenner who found the cure for smallpox.

You can buy a joint ticket to The Edward Jenner Museum and Berkeley Castle.

Bristol Blue Glass Factory - watch glass blowing demonstrations and pick up a great souvenir.

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