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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Family Attractions

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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Clifton Suspension Bridge

Clifton

The world famous bridge and the iconic symbol of Bristol, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel in 1831 and completed in 1864 after his death
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.
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.
Marine Lake & The Causeway

Weston-super-Mare

Marine Lake, there is always sea water even when the tide is out.
Discover the Treasure Island Trail

Central Bristol

The Treasure Island Trail is a fun, family-friendly trail and app that guides you round Bristol’s historic Floating Harbour to discover Bristol’s literary connections, maritime history and tales of piracy!
Lacock Abbey Village and Fox Talbot Museum

Wiltshire

A quirky country house and grounds, built on the foundations of a medieval nunnery, that celebrates the scientific genius of the inventor of the photographic negative.

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Guide Price From £7.50 to £37.50 Per Ticket
St. Nicholas Market and Air Raid Shelter Walking Tour

Central Bristol

Discover Bristol's biggest public air raid shelter, explore the historic Old City and experience the nation's No. 1 covered market. Join Bristol’s only subterranean tour for a journey from beneath the streets to above the rooftops. This unique tour…
Go Quest Adventures

Central Bristol

Adventure through the streets of Bristol on an interactive treasure hunt! Solve puzzles and complete challenges, earning points along the way. Learn fun facts and discover hidden gems. Will you conquer the Quest?
Roxy Lanes

Central Bristol

Under 18s are welcome with an adult before 5pm, and off-peak games prices are available. Activities include 8 full size bowling lanes, batting cages, shuffleboard, duck pin bowling, karaoke, ice-free curling, arcade games and pool.
Clifton Suspension Bridge Visitor Centre

Clifton

Two buggy lockers are available at the entrance to the venue. A family toilet is available. It is equipped with baby change facilities and a step to reach the sink and toilet. There is a children’s bannister on the main staircase. A lift is also…

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Free
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!
Cheddar Gorge & Caves - Escape Rooms

Cheddar

Cheddar Gorge & Cave is family-friendly with baby changing and buggy parking available. Breast-feeding friendly throughout and highchairs available.
Rabbie's Tours Bristol

Central Bristol

Whether you like the arts and museums, or walking in the stunning countryside, Rabbies tours from Bristol have something for you.
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.…
Cheddar Gorge & Caves

Cheddar

Cheddar Gorge & Cave is family-friendly with baby changing and buggy parking available. Breast-feeding friendly throughout and highchairs available.
The Royal Mint Experience

Bristol & Bath

The only place in the world where you can watch the United Kingdom's coins being made. Go behind the scenes to follow the journey of a coin in our Guided Factory Experience.
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.
Graft

Central Bristol

Learn about Bristol’s rich graffiti heritage and have a go yourself on their unique graffiti workshops.
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.
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.

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