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The Dino Chase
Romsey · ages 5+
A family rollercoaster is the headline ride here, backed by over 70 attractions, splash parks and Peppa Pig World.
Allergy awareBooking requiredFree parkingFood on site+4 more

The Dolman Theatre
Newport
A local stage for family musicals and theatre, with Newsies among the shows on the bill.
Indoor seatingToilets
from £14The Egg Theatre
Bath · ages 0-6
Puppet shows and Christmas classics for little ones, with a few seats close enough to touch the props.
Accessible toiletBooking requiredBreastfeeding friendlyCafé+3 more
from £30The Elmgrove Centre
Bristol · up to age 5
A soft play room with a slide, ball pit and pop-up tunnels, plus a hall you can hire for a proper birthday bash.
Birthday partiesIndoor playParty roomsToilets+1 more

The Famous Royal Navy Volunteer
Bristol
A Bristol pub doing classic British food and Sunday roasts, with vegan and gluten-free options on the menu.
Allergy awareFood on siteVegetarian options

The Fleece
Bristol
A proper old Bristol music venue with flagstone floors, where under 16s can go to gigs if an adult comes too.
Accessible toiletBlue badge parkingPublic transport nearbyToilets+1 more

The Full Moon Pub & Hostel
Bristol
An 18+ hostel and pub with live music and DJs three nights a week, not a venue for kids.
Card onlyFood on siteRestaurantToilets+1 more
FreeThe Gallimaufry
Bristol
A Bristol bar with live music, DJs, pottery classes and life drawing under one roof, and free to get in.
Indoor seatingRestaurant
from £3The Giant Wheel
Cardiff · ages 0+
A ride on an observation wheel lit up with over 20,000 colour-changing LED lights.
Card only
from £8.50The Helicopter Museum
Weston-super-Mare · ages 3-15
Over a hundred rotary wing aircraft to climb through, plus a chance to try a pilot's helmet on for size.
Baby changeBlue badge parkingCaféFree parking+7 more

The Island
Bristol
A circus and dance training space in Bristol where kids can try aerial hoop, aerial silks and structured dance classes.

The Little Theatre
Bath
A small independent cinema with regular baby, toddler and kids' film screenings plus relaxed showings for those who need a calmer visit.
CaféDog friendlyFood on siteSensory friendly+1 more
from £5The Louisiana
Bristol · ages 16+
A 16+ live music venue with gigs from a fiver, so this one's for the older teens, not the kids.
FreeThe Matthew of Bristol
Bristol · ages 0-16
A free-to-board 15th-century replica ship in the harbour, with paid trips out onto the water including fish and chips cruises.
Allergy awareBooking requiredCash onlyDog friendly+6 more
from £10The Mission Theatre
Bath
A small Bath theatre putting on family-friendly shows and children's author events, with a licensed bar for the interval.
Accessible toiletCaféParkingToilets+1 more

The Mothers' Ruin
Bristol
A bar with a gig calendar and a food menu, more a grown-up night out than a kids' venue.
FreeThe Mount Without
Bristol
A former church turned venue for dance performances, art exhibitions and hands-on classes like eco resin homeware making.
CaféParty roomsToiletsWheelchair accessible
FreeThe Old Duke
Bristol · up to age 20
A free-entry pub on King Street with live jazz, blues and soul every night, and kids are welcome up to 8pm.

The Old England
Bristol
A Bristol pub with a pool table, an outdoor area and cricket nets that proper cricketers still use.
Food on siteOutdoor play
from £8The Organic Garden
Bristol
A working organic garden with meadows, a sculpture trail and a children's garden running two-hour gardening and art sessions.
CaféDog friendlyGift shopWheelchair accessible
from £7The Park Centre - Kingswood
Bristol
A bouncy castle hall for hire, with a café and party rooms for birthday bookings in Kingswood.
Allergy awareBirthday partiesBlue badge parkingCafé+10 more

The Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts Bristol
Bristol · ages 4-18
Weekly singing, dancing, acting and film classes for kids aged 4 to 18, run as a term-time membership rather than a one-off ticket.
Booking required

The Play Room
Bath · ages 0-4
A calm, Montessori-style playroom for babies and under-fives, with wooden puzzles, natural textures and a 90-minute session to yourself.
Baby changeBirthday partiesBooking requiredBreastfeeding friendly+8 more
FreeThe Play Shed Soft Play Yate
Yate, Bristol · ages 0-11
Yate soft play with Jude's Jungle toddlers zone, big frames and a 5-star cafe.
Baby changeBirthday partiesCaféHigh chairs+5 more
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