Portishead Inflatable Theme Park / Flower Show Field
BEST FOR
Ages 2-14
ENTRY
from £10
WHERE
Bristol
What it’s like
A field full of giant inflatable slides and bouncy castles on an all day wristband, no booking needed.
This is a big open field turned over to giant inflatables for the day. The one they push hardest is AJP's Giant Slide, which comes with a sack to sit on, and there's a run of bouncy castles alongside it. Ten quid gets your child an all day wristband with unlimited use, and the adults watching get in free, which is the right way round for once.
Shoes come off for every ride, no exceptions, so factor in a bit of a scrum at the bottom of each slide while everyone re-laces. The site actually recommends long sleeves and long trousers to avoid friction burns, which tells you something about the speed of that big slide. Worth packing accordingly even on a warm day.
There's no booking, you just turn up and pay on arrival, which makes it an easy one to decide on the morning. That said, it's weather dependent. Strong winds close it altogether, and the call gets made about an hour before opening, so a phone check before you set off saves a wasted trip if the forecast's dodgy. Food on site runs to hot food, drinks and a trailer doing tea, coffee and candy floss, and parking's free though it depends on space on the day.
With ages 2 to 14 catered for, it's really a day out for the whole spread of primary school kids and younger secondary ones, though a two-year-old will need a steady hand on some of the bigger slides.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 5 to 12; toddlers can go but the big slides suit steadier kids
- Parking
- Free on site, subject to space available
- Food
- Hot food and drinks available on site
- Worth knowing
- All day unlimited use of inflatables included in wristband price
- Bring long sleeves and trousers even in summer, the site's own advice against friction burns on the slides
- Shoes off for every single ride, so pack spare socks if it's muddy underfoot
- The wristband doesn't cover bungees, zorbs, wipeout or cars, those are extras
- Occasionally opens 4pm to 8pm on Fridays instead of the usual daytime hours
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
£10 per child for an all day wristband, accompanying adults get in free.
Do we need to book ahead?
No, you just turn up and pay on arrival.
What should the kids wear?
Long sleeves and long trousers are recommended to stop friction burns on the slides, and shoes come off for every ride.
What happens if it's windy or wet?
It can close if strong winds are forecast, and the decision is usually made about an hour before opening.
Is there food on site?
Hot food and drinks, plus a trailer doing tea, coffee and candy floss. Card or cash both work.
Is it suitable for a two-year-old?
The age range covers 2 to 14, but some of the bigger slides like AJP's Giant Slide will suit older, steadier kids best.
Is parking free?
Free on site, though it's subject to space available on busy days.
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