Bristol Sport & Adventure

Bristol is a very sporty city, and you’ll usually see people cycling, running or boating around the harbour area or a game of football taking place on the Downs. If you like your sports to be urban active and adrenalin fuelled or if you prefer a more sedate round of golf in beautiful countryside, then a short break to Bristol can offer a range of activities to keep you busy.

Even with the hills, we’re a great place to cycle. As a cycling city there are special lanes around the city, bike tracks, bikes to hire or tours to take, plus you can cycle on one of the many special trails taking you to Bath and beyond.

With stunning natural features, it’s also a great place to climb. For those without the expertise to take on the Avon Gorge, then there are indoor climbing centres to give you a taste of the sport. Some of Bristol’s attractions also give you a chance to climb – be a lemur at Wild Place or Bristol Zoo or climb the rigging like a Victorian sailor at Brunel’s ss Great Britain.

While golf in the centre of Bristol is of the indoor variety, the surrounding countryside and coastal areas mean that a huge number of golf courses are open to visitors and if you are interested in a dedicated golf break, then Bristol Golf Breaks can help make all the arrangements for you.

And if you prefer spectating to participating then Bristol’s professional teams offer a range of sports for you to watch – cricket, football, rugby, basketball – or you can catch the road races that take place over the course of the year. The city also hosts international fixtures, last year hosting fixtures in the Rugby League World Cup and this year welcoming the women’s Ashes series.

Bristol was also the host city of the Union Cup, the biennial European, non-professional, gay rugby union tournament which saw its biggest and best tournament take place in 2013.

Perhaps one of Bristol’s most unique sports is actually one of its most sedate – Ballooning is the ultimate Bristol experience (we’re home to one of the world’s largest balloon fiestas) and trips or vouchers can be booked in advance with baskets taking up to 16 people.

Walking & Walking Routes in Bristol

Looking for information on walking and walks in Bristol? Click here to find out about routes, guided walks and resources for walkers.
Cycling & Cycle Routes in Bristol

Bristol has something for every cyclist. There are beautiful riverside country trails for the weekend and an extensive network of city centre cycle lanes for commuters.
Adventure Activities in Bristol

Bristol is an outdoor, active and adventurous city and because of that we have a huge range of adventure activities to keep your adrenalin pumping and your heart beating.
Hot Air Ballooning in Bristol

Fly up, up and away in your beautiful hot air balloon in Bristol and indulge in one of Bristol’s most famous sporting activities.
Football in Bristol

Go along to watch a game of football on your stay in Bristol.
Basketball in Bristol

If you are an avid basketball fan, why not combine watching a match with your trip to Bristol or maybe you live in the area and are looking for a team to join.
Rugby in Bristol

If you're a rugby fan then you'll easily find a rugby match in Bristol or the surrounding cities to watch a high-standard game of rugby.
Golf & Golf Courses in Bristol

The intrepid putter can experience the best of golf and the city.
Cricket in Bristol

Gloucestershire Cricket are one of the 18 professional cricket clubs in the UK and regularly play fixtures and one-day matches there.

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SGS Wise Campus

North Bristol

Forward thinking coach Andreas Kapoulas has overseen a remarkable rise, from the EBL Division 3 (fourth tier), to the top-flight - the British Basketball League (BBL), in less than ten years.
Bailey Balloons

Bristol & Bath

Take a bird's eye view of the Heritage City.
SUP Bristol - Stand Up Paddleboarding

Harbourside

Try stand up paddleboarding with SUP Bristol and see Bristol Floating Harbour from a truly unique angle. Explore the vibrant and historic Harbourside with SUP Bristol's expert and enthusiastic instructors to show you the ropes.
Gloucestershire County Cricket Club

M4/M5 Corridor

Professional Cricket Club located in Bristol
Bristol Balloons

Central Bristol

See Bristol from a completely different perspective with a hot air balloon ride
Leap of Faith

North Bristol

A range of exciting and adventurous activities... conquer the climbing wall, shake your friends off the Gladiator Wall, climb Jacob's Ladder, race up our climbing ropes, scale our 10 metre (30ft) high pole to make a "Leap of Faith".......
inPlay Golf

Harbourside

Based in the city centre of Bristol, inPlay Golf is Bristol’s first indoor golf simulation facility where you can LEARN, PRACTICE & PLAY, whatever the weather!
The Wave

North Bristol

The Wave is an inland-surfing destination where everyone can surf and bodyboard on consistent safe waves every day of the year.
Adventure Bristol

North Bristol

Adventure Bristol is perfect for stags, hens and corporate groups with fantastic activities including giant swing, situation survival, axe throwing, bubble football and more!
Pedal Progression

Clifton

Pedal Progression are a mountain bike hire and skills coaching company who offer groups the chance to let off steam or just enjoy a gentle pedal around the beautiful Ashton Court estate.
ClimbBristol

ClimbBristol is a local community-styled project that seeks to improve conditions for climbing in the Avon Gorge
Bowood PGA Golf Course & Golf Academy

Wiltshire

Set in stunning ‘Capability’ Brown parkland, Bowood is renowned as one of the finest golf courses in Wiltshire and is the PGA Official Golf Course for the South West.
Team Pursuits

Lacock

A family run outdoor pursuits company near Lacock. They have a purpose built conference & activity centre offering both motorised and country sports as well as structured team building events and lots more.
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.…
Adventurous Activity Company

Central Bristol

Activity provider offering a range of outdoor activities, like mountain biking, climbing, abseiling, canoeing and orienteering
Ashton Court Golf Course

Long Ashton

Within the heart of Ashton Court Estate lie two 18-hole par 3 golf courses
Bristol Tandem Hire

Central Bristol

They offer high spec tandems to hire, for you to explore the city, the region or even further. Discover the fun of riding a tandem for yourselves. Twice as nice.
Locked In A Room

Harbourside

Locked In A Room is a live escape-room experience. Participants are locked in a room with a series of tests, puzzles and clues that combined allow the unlocking of the rooms mystery and hopefully a successful escape.
Absolutely Karting Bristol

East Bristol

Experience the thrill of over 800m of exhilarating bends, straights, chicanes and ramps racing towards you at up to 45mph across a huge double level track at Absolutely Karting Bristol.
FootGolf at Ashton Court Estate

Long Ashton

FootGolf is now available at Ashton Court Estate. FootGolf is a fun activity for family and friends to play.

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