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 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.
West Country Games

West Country Games has become Bristol's most popular group activity day, especially suited to stag, hen, birthday and team building.
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Cycling in Bristol

Bristol caters for every cyclist. There are beautiful riverside country trails for weekend excursions 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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Adventurous Activity Company

Central Bristol

Activity provider offering a range of outdoor activities, like mountain biking, climbing, abseiling, canoeing and orienteering
Pedal Progression

Ashton

Pedal Progression is a skills coaching and mountain bike hire company based in Ashton Court Estate, Bristol.
Go Ape - Forest of Dean

Forest of Dean

Live life more adventurously – that’s their challenge to you. Start by booking your next Go Ape outing. Head into the forest for the Tree-Top Adventure or one of the new Forest Segway safaris. They promise you it’ll be a day out you’ll never forget
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.
Cheddar Gorge & Caves - Rocksport Adventure Activities

Cheddar

Imagine climbing the gorge rockface in the shadow of the 450ft cliffs, caving deep underground or taking part in the exhilarating Blackcat freefall in Gough’s Cave. Suitable for all abilities.
Par 59

Harbourside

Mini golf, darts, cocktails and amazing street food
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…
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.…
West Country Games

West Country Games has become Bristol's most popular group activity day, especially suited to stag, hen, birthday and team building.
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.
Ashton Court Golf Course

Long Ashton

Within the heart of Ashton Court Estate lie two 18-hole par 3 golf courses
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.
Whistle Punks

Central Bristol

Whistle Punks is the home of urban axe throwing in the UK and beyond. Come and try your hand at hurling an axe with your friends. All groups sizes welcome.

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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.
Gympanzees Charity Dragon Boat Race at Baltic Wharf

Harbourside

Unleash your inner dragon at the Gympanzees Charity Dragon Boat Race!
Bristol Tandem Hire

Central Bristol

Couples, friends, families, groups … Bristol Tandem Hire has great tandem bikes for you to rent. Easy booking, bespoke service. A fun way to explore the best of Bristol/Bath/ Somerset.
Ashton Gate Stadium

Ashton

Find out what's on Ashton Gate Stadium.

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