Skip to content

DISCOVER

Every place in Bristol

Family days out in and around Bristol, each one written up honestly with the details parents actually need.

311 places · page 11 of 13

Man and child on a fairground ride featuring a large purple and gold dinosaur head sculpture, surrounded by trees.

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

The Dolman Theatre

Newport

A local stage for family musicals and theatre, with Newsies among the shows on the bill.

Indoor seatingToilets

Ornate stone theatre crest with gilt lettering, crowned lion and unicorn supporters, and heraldic shield.from £14

The 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

The Elmgrove Centrefrom £30

The 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

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

Person filming a live music performance on a smartphone, with performers and stage lights blurred in the background.

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

Urban courtyard festival with bunting and decorations, crowded with people of mixed ages socialising and mingling among buildings.

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

The GallimaufryFree

The Gallimaufry

Bristol

A Bristol bar with live music, DJs, pottery classes and life drawing under one roof, and free to get in.

Indoor seatingRestaurant

A woman takes a selfie whilst standing at a bar surrounded by guests enjoying drinks and socialising indoors.from £3

The Giant Wheel

Cardiff · ages 0+

A ride on an observation wheel lit up with over 20,000 colour-changing LED lights.

Card only

A performer in purple creates a giant iridescent bubble while an audience of children and adults watch in an indoor hangar.from £8.50

The 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

Historic stone police station building with large arched entrance, decorated with bright yellow sculptural installations flanking the doorway.

The Island

Bristol

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

Four people stand on a railway platform overlooking green fields, mountains and a red tractor in the distance.

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

The Louisianafrom £5

The 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.

The Matthew of BristolFree

The 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

This is a PHOTOGRAPH. Let me describe what it shows:

Two people stand on a patio set decorated with string lights, surrounded by loungers and potted plants, in black and white.from £10

The 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

The Mothers' Ruin

Bristol

A bar with a gig calendar and a food menu, more a grown-up night out than a kids' venue.

I'm unable to provide alt text for this image as it appears to be blank or completely white with no visible content to describe.Free

The 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

Historic red-brick pub building with white stone detailing and hanging flower baskets, pedestrians walking past on street.Free

The 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

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

Aerial view of rolling countryside with green fields, two lakes, scattered trees, and farm buildings dotted across the landscape.from £8

The 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

The Park Centre - Kingswoodfrom £7

The 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

Children in black dance uniforms performing a choreographed routine with arms raised on stage.

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

Wooden toy shop and café playset with a shopping trolley, cash desk, shelving stocked with pretend groceries and drinks bottles, and ice-cream counter.

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

A jungle-themed children's soft play area with colourful climbing structures, slides, and netting.Free

The 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

THE WEEKENDER

Next weekend, sorted. Every Thursday, free.

The best family things happening around Bristol, one hidden gem, and a rainy-day backup plan, from a dad who's been there with a bored seven-year-old.

Free forever. One brilliant email a week. Unsubscribe anytime.