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
Bristol Beacon

Central Bristol

Bristol Beacon is Bristol’s largest concert hall, presenting concerts and entertainment by major names in rock, pop, jazz, folk, world and classical music, stand up comedy and light entertainment, as well as local choirs, orchestras and schools.
Fly Away Ballooning

Long Ashton

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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…
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.
Yuup Bristol

Central Bristol

Yuup is an online marketplace where you can book and gift local experiences in Bristol. Support the local community and discover exciting things to do in Bristol!
The Georgian House Museum

West End

One of the most complete 18th century town houses surviving in the UK, offering a glimpse of life hundreds of years ago.
Lacock Abbey Village and Fox Talbot Museum

Wiltshire

A quirky country house and grounds, built on the foundations of a medieval nunnery, that celebrates the scientific genius of the inventor of the photographic negative.

Price
Guide Price From £7.50 to £37.50 Per Ticket
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.
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!
Mulligans Bristol

Cribbs Causeway

It's time to par-tee at Mulligans! Eat, drink and play your way through two crazy golf courses, ping pong, shuffleboard, electro-darts, pool and much more! What are you waiting for?
The New Room Museum

Bristol Shopping Quarter

The Museum at the New Room tells the incredible story of the lives of John and Charles Wesley, the early beginnings of Methodism and its relevance today. Come and explore our 12 interactive rooms!
Pedal Progression

Ashton

Pedal Progression is a skills coaching and mountain bike hire company based in Ashton Court Estate, Bristol.
Bristol Old Vic Theatre

Old City

Britain's oldest working theatre showcases some of the most cutting-edge theatre in the country.
The Original Bristol Blue Glass - Studio/Shop

Arnos Vale

Take a factory tour, see glass blowing demos from the public viewing gallery, take part in a bauble blowing experiences or just browse the gallery shop

Price
Free
The Red Lodge Museum

West End

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

Central Bristol

Step into a secret world and discover 45 green acres where the history of Bristol is told in a leafy and tranquil setting.
Lunch Trip to Beese's with Bristol Packet Boat Trips

Central Bristol

Leave the city behind and enjoy a leisurely cruise up the river with a 90min stop for lunch at this popular destination on the banks of the picturesque Avon.
Cheddar Gorge & Caves - Escape Rooms

Cheddar

Cheddar Gorge & Cave is family-friendly with baby changing and buggy parking available. Breast-feeding friendly throughout and highchairs available.
The Beach Hut Cafe

Hengrove

The Beach Hut Cafe is the perfect place to let the kids loose while you enjoy a coffee or an ice cream, just like a real day at the seaside.
Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill

West End

A century-old 105ft tower, set in the gorgeous parkland of Brandon Hill near Park Street in the West End.

Price
Free

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