Every place in Bristol

The Pottery Shed

Bristol

Hand build or try the potter's wheel in a Bristol studio, with morning or evening sessions on offer.

The Robin Hood

Bristol

A Bristol pub with stand-up comedy three nights a week and a Wednesday quiz, plus Vietnamese street food.

Party roomsRestaurant

The Roman Baths

Bath · ages 6-18

Steamy Roman ruins with a free Michael Rosen audioguide, best for kids six and up who can handle steps and a slow walk round.

Accessible toiletBaby changeBlue badge parkingBooking required+5 more

The Senedd

Cardiff · ages 5-7

Free entry to watch Welsh democracy in action, with a trail and play area built for 5 to 7 year olds.

Accessible toiletBaby changeBike parkingBlue badge parking+14 more

The Thunderbolt

Bristol

A late-night live music pub with gigs from 7pm, better suited to older teens out with parents than a family day trip.

Bike parkingFood on siteOutdoor playParking

The Village Pottery

Bristol

Pick a piece of pottery, paint it your own way, then head back another day to collect the finished, glazed result.

The Wardrobe Theatre

Bristol · ages 3-8

Storytelling shows for young kids, from clowning cyclists to dinosaurs made of ice cream, in a proper theatre near Temple Meads.

Accessible toiletBooking requiredCaféRestaurant+2 more

The White Harte Bristol

Bristol

A pub with sports on the big screens and a proper darts area, plus food all day for the table who'd rather eat.

Allergy awareIndoor seatingFood on siteVegetarian options

Theatre Royal, Bath

Bath

Panto and Christmas shows on a proper stage, with relaxed performances and touch tours for kids who need a gentler version.

Accessible toiletDog friendlyHearing loopFood on site+1 more

Thekla

Bristol · ages 14-18

A boat moored on the Bristol harbourside doing gigs from Pulp to Stormzy, plus late club nights, strictly for the 14 to 18 crowd.

Food on siteToilets

Thornbury Castle Hotel

Thornbury

A Tudor castle where you can throw hatchets in the grounds, dress up for the gardens, or book a horse drawn carriage ride.

Indoor seatingFood on siteRestaurant

Tiny Town Play Cafe

Bristol · ages 1-7

A pint-sized play village with soft play and role-play houses for babies up to about seven, with a café serving proper coffee alongside.

Accessible toiletAllergy awareBaby changeBirthday parties+10 more

To The Moon

Bristol

A late-teens-and-up bar with free DJ nights, comedy and live music, though prices and running times aren't given upfront.

Toilets

Tobacco Factory Cafe Bar

Bristol

A café bar with a proper vegetarian menu, a Sunday market on the doorstep, and free family activity sheets to keep kids busy at the table.

Accessible toiletBaby changeCaféHigh chairs+2 more

Tobacco Factory Theatres

Bristol

A proper theatre programming circus and street performance shows, with a bar that opens well before curtain up.

Bike parkingCafé

Treetop Golf Bristol Cabot Circus

Bristol

Two indoor 18-hole jungle courses at Cabot Circus - pizza, cocktails and rainy-day putt.

Indoor seatingFood on siteBirthday partiesParty rooms+7 more

Trinity Community Arts

Bristol

A Bristol live music venue with age-restricted gigs, so this one's for the teens rather than the younger kids.

Accessible toiletBlue badge parkingWheelchair accessible

Underfall Cafe

Bristol

A working harbour cafe where kids can watch restored 1907 pumping engines and boats on the slipway while you eat.

Indoor seatingFood on site

Underfall Yard

Bristol

Free look round a working dock engineering yard, with hydraulic pumps and a drum you can climb into.

CaféToilets

University of Bristol Botanic Garden

Bristol

Wander through zones from Mediterranean to tropical plants, with free entry for under-18s and a Wednesday guided tour thrown in.

Accessible toiletBike parkingBlue badge parkingFood on site+4 more

Velocity Paintball Bristol

Bristol · ages 7+

Woodland paintball battles with proper bases and objectives, seven games across a three hour session for over-sevens.

Birthday partiesBooking requiredGroup bookingsIndoor seating+6 more

Victoria Falls Adventure Golf

Bath

An 18-hole outdoor adventure golf course through trees and streams, taking about an hour to finish.

Victoria Park

Cardiff · up to age 12

A free park playground and splash play area in Cardiff, good for a couple of hours with kids up to about 12.

Baby changeFood on siteOutdoor playToilets

Wake The Tiger

Bristol · ages 0-16

A sprawling, self-guided art maze of over 40 surreal spaces, robots and a slide, built for wandering rather than winning.

Bike parkingBirthday partiesBlue badge parkingBooking required+12 more