Things to do in Bristol
Activities and Family Activities in Bristol
Whether you’re visiting Bristol as a tourist or you are a local you will find that Bristol has a fantastic array of activities and family activities to offer.
If you are looking to try something out of the ordinary why not try a hot air balloon trip over Bristol and enjoy panoramic views of the wonderful West Country. Other unusual and exciting activities on offer include learning to drive a steam train, sampling off-road driving, give an action packed exhilarating few hours Karting or Quad Biking a try, rock-climbing, indoor climbing, and even Clay Shooting.
Bristol was named England's first "cycling city" and is home to transport charity Sustrans, so it's an appropriate way to get some local air in your lungs, even more so in the run-up to the city's stint as European Green Capital in 2015. As the city gears up to bolster its reputation as a bike-friendly metropolis, this is one of a number of two-wheeled events taking place in the city this year.
Here you'll find everything you could possibly want from exciting Activities in Bristol UK, Family Activities in Bristol for the grown- ups to an enjoyable fun filled day out for the family.

Boating & Cruises
Enjoy luxury river cruises in Bristol for any occasion and see the beauty of the city and its historical harbor and the picturesque scenery of the river Avon.

Go Karting
Whether you wish to do a full endurance event, or a quick race against a group of friends or colleagues. you will get here the best racing environment available.
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Golf Clubs
Why not enjoy a golf day at one of the many fantastic Golf courses that are available. The historic city of Bristol is home to some of the most naturally beautiful golf courses in the South West of England.
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Rock Climbing
Bristol has many places to choose from for with rock-climbing opportunities on a variety of cliffs, outcrops, and quarries within the wider Bristol area. Indoor walls are also useful for training and pushing performance.

Paintballing
In Bristol you will find uniquely themed battlefields and a variety of game maps carefully themed around of whole array of real military vehicles and terrain. Be prepared to infiltrate the

Quad Bike Tours
Experience the thrill of these all-terrain vehicles! We supply all the Kit, all experience levels welcome. These powerful, four stroke machines with automatic gearbox and clutch and thumb throttle control; give you the most exhilarating and exciting ride possible.

Sport, Health & Fitness Clubs
The health centers in Bristol have been carefully designed to help you reach your health and fitness goals. Whether you're a pro or completely new to exercise, you'll have access to the best sport equipment.

Language Schools
Study English in Bristol and experience life in medium-sized city that has it all. Bristol is a hub of creativity, has a colorful local history and benefits from a proximity to England’s

Zoo and Wildlife Parks
Plans for the permanent indoor ice rink, skydiving and ski centre, as well as a sports store, hotel and two car showrooms have been unveiled by the developers, after the one in Frogmore

Theme Parks
Bristol is a lively, family-friendly city with plenty of quirky places for a fun, free day out with kids. The city’s crammed with culture hot-spots and green spaces that make it the ideal place to visit.
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Bristol News, Guide, Places to Visit News, Things To Do News, Walk Tours News August 14, 2025
Free Tour of Bristol, History and Curiosities
The guided tour of Bristol will continue along the Avon River canal until we reach King Street. We will walk along this avenue of purely British style and its many…
Bristol News, Entertainment, Places to Visit News, Things To Do News, Wildlife News August 12, 2025
Bristol Zoo: Andy’s Adventure Explorer Trail
This summer, go on an amazing adventure at Bristol Zoo Project! From 19 July, enjoy the brand-new Andy’s Adventures: Explorer Trail. Through games and activities, you can learn the…
Bristol News, Things To Do News December 5, 2024
South Bristol’s new youth centre is technically in Knowle West. Can it deliver for kids from Hartcliffe too?
A huge Youth Zone, part of a national network, will be opening in 2026 by the Imperial Retail Park. But is it what this side of the city needs? And will young people feel welcome, no matter what postcode they live in?
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Bristol News, Things To Do News October 10, 2024
Critically and Globally acclaimed new show from Theare Re coming to Bristol
Theatre Re is one of the UK’s leading visual theatre companies. Their work combines original live music with striking visual performance to create non-verbal productions about universal human challenges and…





