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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Windmill Hill City Farm

Central Bristol

Windmill Hill City Farm is a voluntary community project seeking to meet the needs of local people through a range of social, environmental, and educational activities.

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Free
Marine Lake & The Causeway

Weston-super-Mare

Marine Lake, there is always sea water even when the tide is out.
Roxy Lanes

Central Bristol

Under 18s are welcome with an adult before 5pm, and off-peak games prices are available. Activities include 8 full size bowling lanes, batting cages, shuffleboard, duck pin bowling, karaoke, ice-free curling, arcade games and pool.
Cheddar Gorge & Caves - Rocksport Adventure Activities

Cheddar

Cheddar Gorge & Cave is family-friendly with baby changing and buggy parking available. Breast-feeding friendly throughout and highchairs available.
Underfall Yard

Central Bristol

Underfall Yard – the heart of Bristol’s harbour since 1809 and the machines that powered a port.
The Bristol Hippodrome

Central Bristol

The Bristol Hippodrome is one of the country's top, family-friendly provincial theatres, which proudly continues to stage major West End and Broadway productions.

Price
Guide Price From £13.00 Per Ticket
Fly Away Ballooning

Bristol & Bath

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Rise above England’s finest Georgian city with Fly Away Ballooning and explore this living museum from the unique vantage point of a sport that has defied time and technology like the city below…
Upfest Stories And Street Art Walk

Bedminster

Explore the streets of Bedminster and discover the stories behind the art of Upfest, Europe's largest street art and graffiti festival.

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Guide Price From £25.00 Activity
AirHop Bristol

Cribbs Causeway

Ultimate bouncing fun for kids and big kids! Over 140 interconnected trampolines that span right across the floor and up the walls on our Main Court - plus Obstacle Course, AR Trampolines, Wipeout, Dodgeball, Foam Pit, Slam Dunk and Battle Beams.…
Avon Valley Railway

Bitton

Avon Valley is your friendly, local, steam railway and they’re bringing back the sounds and smells of steam to the Avon Valley.
Haynes Motor Museum

Somerset

The multi award-winning Haynes Motor Museum is home to the UK’s largest collection of iconic cars and motorbikes from around the world.
Wolfridge Alpaca Barn

Alveston

The Wolfridge Alpaca Barn will host a café, shop and craft workshop space, as well as the opportunity for people to engage in alpaca experiences!
St. Nicholas Market and Air Raid Shelter Walking Tour

Central Bristol

Discover Bristol's biggest public air raid shelter, explore the historic Old City and experience the nation's No. 1 covered market. Join Bristol’s only subterranean tour for a journey from beneath the streets to above the rooftops. This unique tour…
Go Quest Adventures

Central Bristol

Adventure through the streets of Bristol on an interactive treasure hunt! Solve puzzles and complete challenges, earning points along the way. Learn fun facts and discover hidden gems. Will you conquer the Quest?
Cooking It!

Cotham

Cooking it! is a fun and relaxed cookery school in the heart of Bristol, a stone’s throw from both the Whiteladies road and the Gloucester Road, in the trendy Chandos Road.
Evening Cruise to Beese's with Bristol Packet Boat Trips

Central Bristol

Leave the city behind and cruise upstream for a late afternoon beverage of your choice at this popular destination on the picturesque banks of the Avon.
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum

S Gloucestershire & the S Cotswolds

Arboretum with over 15,000 rare and beautiful trees, all set in 600 glorious, easy-to-stroll Cotswold acres
Pier to Pier Cycle Route

North Somerset

The Weston-super-Mare to Clevedon Pier to Pier Way is a new 13-mile route designed to appeal to commuters, leisure users and tourists alike opening in Spring 2024.
Bristol Ghost Tours

Central Bristol

Bristol Ghost Tours - The only dedicated ghost tour available in Bristol today, fully guided by professional costumed guides. Fun, exciting, scary and full of tales of the many ghosts of Bristol.
The Red Lodge Museum

West End

A historic Elizabethan house, with a stunning walled garden and many original or otherwise completely restored features.

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