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FreeSt George Park
Bristol
Free lake with ducks and swans to feed, plus a dog-free playground so toddlers can wander without a lead getting underfoot.
Accessible toiletCaféToiletsWheelchair accessible

St George's Bristol
Bristol
Relaxed concerts and family events in a grand old hall, with a café bar for lunch before or after.
Accessible toiletCaféDog friendlyHearing loop+9 more
FreeSt Paul's Adventure Playground
Bristol · ages 8-16
Free supervised sessions for 8 to 16 year olds, with Friday teen evenings, Saturday afternoons and school holiday weekdays on offer.
Booking required
FreeSt Werburghs City Farm
Bristol
Urban city farm in St Werburghs with animals, play area and cafe.
ToiletsCaféBaby changeWheelchair accessible+2 more
FreeStockhill Wood
Wells
Free woodland trails with old lead mining remains to explore, open every day of the year.
ParkingPicnic areaToilets
from £5Strode Theatre
Street
A college theatre in Street showing family films, live stage shows and opera broadcasts, with box office tickets bought by phone, post or in person.
Accessible toiletBaby changeCaféHearing loop+2 more

Studio Pachira
Bristol
A drop-in studio for pottery, mosaics, candle making and marbling, with a fixed weekly timetable of workshops.
Birthday partiesFood on site

Sweetline Gloucester Road
Bristol
Gloucester Road Indian - North Bristol family curry stop.
ToiletsHigh chairsFood on siteVegetarian options

TeamSport Go Karting Bristol
Bristol · ages 4+
Indoor go karting on a multi-level track, with a Mini Racers option for kids from age 4 and laser combat for the over-sixes.
Birthday partiesBlue badge parkingBooking requiredCard only+6 more

Temple Cloud Circus
Bristol
Trapeze, silks and aerial hoop classes for complete beginners, with birthday parties built around an aerial show.
Accessible toiletBirthday partiesGroup bookingsWheelchair accessible
from £8.65Tenpin Bristol
Bristol · ages 0+
Bumper lanes for the little ones, laser tag and escape rooms for the older crowd, all under one roof at Avonmeads.
Birthday partiesParty roomsRestaurant
from £40Terra Studio
Bristol
Kids get hands in the clay, either building pieces by hand or having a go on the wheel, then paint what they make.
Birthday partiesGroup bookings
from £12.50The Activity Dome
Weston-super-Mare · ages 8+
A big indoor arena in Weston-super-Mare for smashing up a rage room, chasing laser quest and having a go at axe throwing.
Birthday partiesBooking requiredIndoor seatingFood on site+1 more

The Alma Tavern & Theatre
Bristol
A pub theatre above a proper Bristol boozer, with touring shows upstairs and free Sunday music sessions downstairs.
Dog friendlyToiletsWi-Fi
FreeThe Art Warehouse
Bristol
Free browsing of original art works and limited edition prints from local and well-known artists, open Wednesday to Sunday.

The Bendy Studio
Bristol
Kids' circus classes with aerial hoop, aerial silks and even pole dance, plus parties built around the same kit.
Parking
from £10The Bishop's Palace & Gardens
Wells · ages 5-17
A medieval palace with a moat, 14 acres of gardens, splash play and a dragon-themed play area to burn a whole afternoon on.
Accessible toiletBaby changeBike parkingCafé+9 more

The Blakehay Theatre
Weston-super-Mare
A proper old theatre in Weston with panto and family shows, plus relaxed performances if bright lights and loud bangs are a worry.
Accessible toiletBaby changeBreastfeeding friendlyCafé+3 more

The Blue Lagoon
Bristol
Live bands, bandeoke and jam nights in a venue that stays open into the small hours most nights of the week.
FreeThe Brass Pig
Bristol · adults only (18+)
An 18+ bar with pop and chart music nights, not somewhere to bring the kids at all.
Birthday partiesGroup bookingsIndoor seatingLockers+1 more

The Canteen
Bristol
Live music most nights plus a vegetarian Sunday roast, in a Bristol spot that turns into a ticketed late one on weekends.
Allergy awareIndoor seatingFood on siteVegetarian options
from £7.80The Climbing Academy - "The Church"
Bristol · ages 0+
Roped climbs up to 12m and two bouldering warm-up areas, with sessions that run as long as you like once you're in.
Bike parkingBirthday partiesCaféDog friendly+4 more
from £36The Conscious Breath
Bristol
Adults-only studio for breathwork, yoga and Fire and Ice sessions, sold as block passes or a monthly membership.
FreeThe Croft
Bristol
A late-night live music venue in Bristol with a back room built for gigs, running well past midnight most nights.
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