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Family days out in Bristol

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Every great family day out in Bristol: farms, museums, parks and hidden gems, with the details parents actually need before setting off.

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What's on, when you need it

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8 on right nowWED 7 OCT
Today

Everything open and on in Bristol today, with times and prices.

TOP PICKAudio Described Tours · free
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9 things onFRI 9 - SUN 11
This weekend
  • Fri6 things · Toddler Mornings
  • Sat5 things · Whistlestop Cream Tea - Steam
  • Sun5 things · Whistlestop Cream Tea - Steam
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TomorrowThu 8 · 4 things onRainy days147 under a roofFree50 cost nothing
SEASONALENDS 31 OCTHalloween: pumpkin patches, spooky trails & torchlight. 8 already live.
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Zoos & Wildlife Parks in BristolZoos & Wildlife Parks4Farms & Petting Farms in BristolFarms & Petting Farms21Theme Parks & Fairgrounds in BristolTheme Parks & Fairgrounds13Adventure Parks & High Ropes in BristolAdventure Parks & High Ropes6Museums in BristolMuseums11Science & Discovery Centres in BristolScience & Discovery Centres4Aquariums & Sea Life in BristolAquariums & Sea Life4Castles, Historic Houses & Heritage in BristolCastles, Historic Houses & Heritage13Model Villages & Miniature Railways in BristolModel Villages & Miniature Railways8Steam Railways & Boat Trips in BristolSteam Railways & Boat Trips17Caves, Mines & Underground in BristolCaves, Mines & Underground5Tours, Trails & Treasure Hunts in BristolTours, Trails & Treasure Hunts2Observatories & Planetariums in BristolObservatories & Planetariums1Soft Play in BristolSoft Play5Trampoline Parks in BristolTrampoline Parks1Climbing & Bouldering Centres in BristolClimbing & Bouldering Centres4Laser Tag & Nerf Arenas in BristolLaser Tag & Nerf Arenas5Bowling in BristolBowling6Escape Rooms in BristolEscape Rooms3Crazy Golf & Adventure Golf in BristolCrazy Golf & Adventure Golf9Ice Rinks in BristolIce Rinks2Arcades, VR & Gaming in BristolArcades, VR & Gaming8Board Game & Play Cafés in BristolBoard Game & Play Cafés16Pottery Painting & Craft Studios in BristolPottery Painting & Craft Studios17Sensory Rooms & Play Sessions in BristolSensory Rooms & Play Sessions10Parks & Playgrounds in BristolParks & Playgrounds4Country Parks & Nature Reserves in BristolCountry Parks & Nature Reserves3Woodland & Forest in BristolWoodland & Forest3Gardens & Arboretums in BristolGardens & Arboretums3Lakes, Reservoirs & Riversides in BristolLakes, Reservoirs & Riversides3Beaches & Coast in BristolBeaches & Coast3Splash Parks & Paddling Pools in BristolSplash Parks & Paddling Pools2Pick-Your-Own & Pumpkin Patches in BristolPick-Your-Own & Pumpkin Patches1Skate Parks & BMX Tracks in BristolSkate Parks & BMX Tracks3Outdoor Gyms & Trim Trails in BristolOutdoor Gyms & Trim Trails2
Baby & Toddler Groups2Dance in BristolDance4Music Lessons & Choirs in BristolMusic Lessons & Choirs2Art & Craft Classes in BristolArt & Craft Classes7Cooking & Baking Classes in BristolCooking & Baking Classes3Forest School & Outdoor Learning in BristolForest School & Outdoor Learning3Scouts, Guides, Cadets & Youth Clubs in BristolScouts, Guides, Cadets & Youth Clubs2Holiday Clubs & Camps in BristolHoliday Clubs & Camps3Adult Workshops & Evening Classes in BristolAdult Workshops & Evening Classes2Wellbeing & Mindfulness in BristolWellbeing & Mindfulness2Theatres & Shows in BristolTheatres & Shows11Pantomime & Family Theatre in BristolPantomime & Family Theatre16Cinemas in BristolCinemas5Live Music & Gigs in BristolLive Music & Gigs22Comedy in BristolComedy12Galleries & Exhibitions in BristolGalleries & Exhibitions5Libraries in BristolLibraries3Circus & Street Performance in BristolCircus & Street Performance21Talks, Lectures & Author Events in BristolTalks, Lectures & Author Events10Immersive & Touring Exhibitions in BristolImmersive & Touring Exhibitions4Indian & South Asian in BristolIndian & South Asian1Italian & Pizza in BristolItalian & Pizza1
British, Pubs & Carveries1
Christmas11
Halloween & Pumpkin Events8
Bonfire Night & Fireworks2
Festivals & Fairs2
Community Events & Fun Days1
Shows, Exhibitions & Conventions1Party Entertainers & Characters in BristolParty Entertainers & Characters2Mobile Activities & Hire in BristolMobile Activities & Hire1Party Experiences & Packages in BristolParty Experiences & Packages1

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KIND TO THE WALLET

50

Brilliant days out that cost nothing

Proper days out with free entry, bring a picnic and you're done.

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FEED & STROKE

20

Farms, lambs and llamas

Everything you can feed, stroke or watch being ridiculous.

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INDOOR LIFESAVERS

147

Rainy day rescue

For when the forecast betrays you, all under a roof.

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STEP BACK IN TIME

51

Museums & heritage

Castles, caves and machines kids are allowed to gawp at.

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THE EVENT CALENDAR

What's on this weekend

October
Noah's Ark Play Centre BrislingtonFri 09:30Toddler MorningsNoah's Ark Play Centre BrislingtonDetails →
National Roman Legion MuseumFri 9 OctAudio Described ToursNational Roman Legion MuseumDetails →
East Somerset RailwayFri-SunWhistlestop Cream Tea - SteamEast Somerset Railway · 3 daysDetails →
The Dolman TheatreFri 9 OctColours Of The RainbowThe Dolman TheatreDetails →
Old Down Country ParkFri-SunAnimal EncounterOld Down Country Park · from 11:00 each dayDetails →
The Dino ChaseFri-SunHalloween at Valgard: Realm of the VikingsThe Dino Chase · from 15:00 each dayDetails →
SouthBank ClubSat & SunPrecious EnergySouthBank Club · from 18:00 each dayDetails →
KomediaSat 18:30Komedia Comedy ClubKomediaDetails →

Plus 1 more event this weekend across Bristol.

MORE THAN A LIST

One place, a hundred ways to explore

Browse the map, follow the crowd, or save a shortlist for the school holidays: whatever works for your family.

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Parents' favourites

  1. 01Heritage steam train with red and cream carriages travelling through rural countryside with green fields and bare trees.East Somerset Railway
  2. 02Boy climbing an indoor rock wall with coloured handholds.The Climbing Academy - "The Church"
  3. 03Brean Leisure ParkBrean Leisure Park
  4. 04Child painting with watercolours at a wooden table during an art activity session.Kiln Workshop
  5. 05A delighted visitor holds a large bird puppet with an exaggerated beak while surrounded by other guests at an indoor event.Puppet Place
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COLLECTION

Rainy day rescue

147 indoor lifesavers for when the forecast lets you down.

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KIND TO THE WALLET

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completely free days out within 30 minutes of Bristol

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HIDDEN GEMS

The ones you've never heard of

Places that aren't on the usual lists, written up honestly.

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Young person rock climbing on a high indoor climbing wall with coloured holds.

No. 01Bristol · from £8.50

Redpoint Bristol

Bouldering rooms, roped lead climbing and a Crazy Climb obstacle room with spinning holds and spider webs, all under one roof.

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SouthBank Club

No. 02Bristol · from £3

SouthBank Club

A Bristol venue mixing film screenings, live music, dance classes and open-mic nights, with tickets from around £3.50.

Waterside dining and leisure venue with visitors seated at outdoor tables along a canal, brick buildings behind.

No. 03Bristol · from £6

Watershed

An independent cinema on the harbourside with baby-friendly screenings and a family strand where kids join the jury on a film.

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