South Gloucestershire Attractions

With its stunning countryside, chocolate box villages, historical heritage and proximity to Bristol, South Gloucestershire and the South Cotswolds are home to a diverse range of attractions.

Shop ‘til you drop at The Mall Cribbs Causeway, spend a day wandering farmer’s markets in picturesque market towns like Chipping Sodbury, Thornbury and Marshfield or hop on your bike for some fantastic countryside trails.

Close to The Mall Cribbs Causeway is Aerospace Bristol which tells the amazing story of Bristol’s world-class aerospace industry. You and your family have the chance to step aboard a British icon, Concorde Alpha Foxtrot. Designed, built and tested in Bristol, she was the final Concorde to be built and the last to fly.

Travel back centuries in time at Berkeley Castle with its fantastic events calendar – including Shakespeare performances and tons of family-friendly activities. Plan a stay filled with regal-style luxury, sumptuous dining and walks in magnificent Tudor gardens at Thornbury Castle.

If you’re looking for family-friendly days out, there are oodles of attractions whatever the weather and whatever the age of your little ones – for animals and birdlife try Bristol Zoo Project, WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Cattle Country Adventure Park, or for something slightly different, Badminton Horse Trials. Airhop offers bouncing fun for adults and children alike, Avon Valley Railway is a must for heritage train rides and the Forestry Commission’s Westonbirt Arboretum is a beautiful location perfect for nature lovers.

Seeing is believing so don't delay, go and explore this spectacular area for yourselves! For more information, have a look at the full list of things to do in the area and nearby Bristol.