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St Anne's Woods

Bristol
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ENTRY

Free

WHERE

Bristol

What it’s like

Free woodland walks with fairy doors to spot along the way, plus spots for climbing and fishing.

Woodland walks are the main event here, with a twist that'll keep smaller legs moving: fairy doors tucked along the paths for spotting as you go. It's the sort of low-key detail that turns a plod through the trees into a proper mission for a five-year-old, and costs nothing to have a go at.

Beyond the fairy doors, the site lists climbing, fishing and general playing as things to get up to, so there's more than just a there-and-back walk if your kids want to scramble about or you fancy bringing a rod. It suits families happy to make their own entertainment rather than expecting a set play area, since the woods themselves are the attraction rather than any built structure.

Entry is free, which makes it an easy one to add to a weekend without much planning. There's no booking involved.

Facilities

Outdoor play

Plan your visit

How much does it cost?

Nothing, entry to the woods is free.

Do we need to book?

No booking needed, just turn up.

What do kids actually do there?

Woodland walks, climbing, fishing and spotting fairy doors dotted around the paths.

Is there anything for younger kids to do besides walking?

The fairy door spotting gives smaller ones a reason to keep going, alongside the climbing and general playing in the woods.

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