Things to do for families in Bristol

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Wookey Hole Caves and Attractions

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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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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.
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.
CityDays Urban Adventures- Puzzle-Filled Walking Tours

Central Bristol

Escape room meets city tour. Explore Bristol’s historic highlights and hidden quirks in
this puzzle-filled adventure through its centre!
Bowood House and Gardens

Calne

Bowood House & Gardens is the home to the Lansdowne family. Bowood offers a fantastic day out in Wiltshire for all the family. Famous for one of the UK’s most extensive Adventure Playgrounds, children are guaranteed the time of their lives.
The Lido

Clifton

Bristol’s most unique spa destination, featuring a pool, hot tub, steam room, sauna, spa, restaurant bar and terrace
Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park

Keynsham

BIG on adventure! Jam packed days and extraordinary events. Open school holidays.
Wells Cathedral

Bristol & Bath

Gothic cathedral in the heart of medieval Wells. Magnificent 13th century West Front; impressive scissor arches; 14th century Vicars' Close. Free daily tours (not Sundays). Family trails, holiday workshops. Entry donations welcomed.

Price
Guide Price From Free Per person per day to £20.00 Per Ticket
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?
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.…
Pedal Progression

Ashton

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

Price
Free
Newark Park

Gloucestershire

A secluded country estate upon the Cotswold escarpment, with garden strolls and woodland walks.
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
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.
Berkeley Castle

Berkeley

Berkeley Castle is a beautiful and historic Castle, begun in 1117 and still remains the home of the Berkeley family. It is a great day-out for all the family, hosting special events on bank holidays and during school holidays
Clifton Observatory's Giants Cave

Clifton

Ghyston’s Cave, sometimes known as the Giants Cave or Foxhole is a natural cave in the limestone face of St Vincent’s Rocks in the Avon Gorge.
Bristol Old Vic Theatre

Old City

Britain's oldest working theatre showcases some of the most cutting-edge theatre in the country.
Camera Obscura and Museum

Clifton

William West's Camera Obscura is now 1 of only 3 working Camera Obscuras in the UK. This marvellous piece of Victorian engineering has sat on ton of Clifton Observatory’s tower since 1828.
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!

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