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.

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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.

Family events in Bristol

Bristol is one of the most family-friendly cities in the UK, browse our list of exciting family-friendly events to keep all ages entertained.
Aerospace Bristol

Journey through more than a century of fascinating aviation history – including aeroplanes, helicopters, rockets, engines and more – and step aboard the last Concorde ever to fly.
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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.

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Noah's Ark Zoo Farm

North Somerset

Just six miles from Bristol is Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm. Home to the big zoo animals including African Elephants, Rhinos, Lions, Giraffes, Spectacled Bears and a Nile Crocodile. Spend the day surrounded by over 100 different species and let the kids go…
Longleat

Wiltshire

Longleat, nestled within 900 acres of ‘Capability’ Brown landscaped grounds, is home to the UK’s original Safari Park.
Brean Theme Park

Somerset

Brean Theme Park - The UK's largest FREE admission park near Weston-Super-Mare. Over 40 attractions including roller coasters, log flumes, and new family-friendly rides. Unlimited fun awaits!
Watershed

Harbourside

Enjoy a lively programme of independent film, digital media and events at this fantastic media centre in the heart of the Harbourside
Walking Brunel’s Bristol

Harbourside

Join Isambard Kingdom Brunel himself on a walking tour of Bristol’s historic harbourside and its surroundings. Discover the stories behind some of his greatest works and learn how Brunel’s Bristol projects changed not only the city but the whole…
Spike Island

Harbourside

Bristol's international centre for contemporary art offers a programme of creative events for babies to 11 year olds.
Baby changing facilities are available in the ground floor toilets.

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Free
Bristol Rovers F.C.

Horfield

Bristol Rovers F.C. is a professional football club, competing in Sky Bet League One. Home games take place at The Memorial Stadium in Horfield.
WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre

Gloucestershire

At WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre you can have a taste of the wild, without having to get your feet muddy - unless you want to!
The Grand Pier at Weston-super-Mare

Weston-super-Mare

The Grand Pier is open every day, except Christmas Day, so come hail, rain or shine, you’ll always get a warm welcome. Whatever the weather is doing outside, it’s still fun, fun, fun on the inside.
Ashton Court Estate

Long Ashton

Historic 850-acre parkland with mansion, two pitch-and-putt golf courses, deer park, miniature railway, orienteering and nature trails
Arnolfini

Harbourside

Arnolfini is a centre for contemporary arts based on Bristol’s Harbourside. The organisation is dedicated to producing and presenting visual arts, performance, film, music and events.
Out There Indoors Play Café

Bedminster

Out There Indoors is a Scandinavian-inspired play cafe located within the vibrant Paintworks development in BS4, Bristol. Children aged between 0-5 years can explore three climbing walls, ball shoots, a variety of role-play resources, a dress-up…
The Helicopter Museum

Weston-super-Mare

The Helicopter Museum in Weston-super-Mare is the largest dedicated Rotorcraft Collection in the world, with over 80 helicopters on display!
Adventure Bristol- Tree Tops High Ropes

North Bristol

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

Ashton

Pedal Progression is a skills coaching and mountain bike hire company based in Ashton Court Estate, Bristol.
theclubandspa at Doubletree by Hilton, Cadbury House

North Somerset

The leisure facilities at DoubleTree by Hilton, Cadbury House, are second-to-none. They're so good that both the health club and spa have won numerous awards. Featuring a relaxation room, outdoor hot tub, eating area and a sundeck.
The Lido

Clifton

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

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