Bristol Outdoor Play, Pursuits and Nature

Lockleaze Youth & Play Space - Bristol
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Lockleaze Youth & Play Space - Bristol
Built on old waste land, this makes a great day out for kids and teenagers to burn off some calories and have fun!
St Werburghs City Farm - Bristol
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St Werburghs City Farm - Bristol
Come and see what we're up to - meet the animals, or stroll through the community gardens. Treat yourself to refreshments from the award winning farm cafe overlooking our adventure playground. The livestock farm, playground and community garden at St Werburgh’s City Farm are open every day of the year to visitors, including bank ...
Brandon Hill Park - Bristol
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Brandon Hill Park - Bristol
Brandon Hill is one of Bristol’s most popular picnic spots with plenty to interest everyone, panoramic views of the city, and spectacular sunsets. Brandon Hill Park is open all day, all year round.
University of Bristol Botanic Gardens
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University of Bristol Botanic Gardens
Welcome to a beautiful garden filled with a huge diversity of plants, including many exotic species set in inspirational displays against the backdrop of a striking Victorian house. The University of Bristol Botanic Garden is the first new university botanic garden to be created in the United Kingdom for nearly forty years. The 1.77 hectare...
Felix Road Adventure Playground - Bristol
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Felix Road Adventure Playground - Bristol
The playground consists of a large open space incorporating wooden structures (ramps, rope swings, features to climb, slides ), a tarmac area, an outdoor stage, grassed areas with trees, a small nature area with a pond, a patio area and a sand pit.
The Climbing Academy Boulder Club
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The Climbing Academy Boulder Club
The Climbing Academy Bouldering is a form of rock climbing free from ropes and harnesses. It is done on low height walls above crash mats.  We have classes that cater for ages 0 to 16 and adult classes for 16+. For parents and children aged 0 to 4 we run the Tiny Academy, an informal and interactive class where we provide instruction,...
The Crafty Cow
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The Crafty Cow
The Crafty Cow is a family friendly pub based in Horfield Bristol with children play area, huge garden and kids classes going on daily from 10.30 am. We are a fantastic family friendly pub situated on Gloucester Road, Bristol. It’s a pub where the whole family is welcomed –  with a cosy bar area, large dining area, an indoor...
Southmead Adventure Playground - Bristol
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Southmead Adventure Playground - Bristol
We are a free open access adventure playground. Children and young people can come and go to a secure and safe, staffed quality play environment. It is a fun place to be, with lots of other children to hang out with and opportunities to play and have fun. We have exciting structures to climb, swing and slide on. We have trips/camps and...
The Eastfield Inn - Play Cafe
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The Eastfield Inn - Play Cafe
The Eastfield Inn is a family friendly pub based in Henleaze Bristol with children play area, huge garden, animals and kids classes going on daily from 10.30 am. With our huge family friendly garden (complete with a children's play area, some lovely fluffy rabbits and garden games for hire), comfy bar area, large restaurant, sunny...
Oldbury Court Estate
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Oldbury Court Estate
Oldbury Court Estate is grade II registered parkland with woods, riverside paths, is excellent for walking and playing including a separate toddler play park, accessible play equipment and things older children will love too. Oldbury Court has a play area centred on a water and sand play zone with a pirate play ship. You may need a towel and...
Wild Place Project
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Wild Place Project
Wild Place Project: Bringing conservation to life Wild Place Project is a fun, family attraction that provides outdoor adventure, play and learning. Inspiring families to enjoy nature with a number of outdoor adventures from discovering wildlife from the UK and around the world with our seasonal themed trails, explore the woods and climbing...
HorseWorld - Whitchurch - Bristol
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HorseWorld - Whitchurch - Bristol
Set in beautiful stone farm-buildings on the southern edge of Bristol, HorseWorld's Visitor Centre is a Quality Assured Attraction that offers a great day out for everyone. Meet the horses, touch and groom them also, learn about how to care for them watch them being trained.   There are equine of all sizes from thouroughbreds to...
Hengrove Park - Bristol
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Hengrove Park - Bristol
Hengrove Park is a 76 hectare former airfield in south Bristol, four miles from the city centre and eight miles from Bristol Airport. Today few remnants of the airport remain and the site is used mainly as an informal open space, recreation ground and sports facility by local communities. Hengrove Park is now part of a major regeneration ...
Ashton Court Estate
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Ashton Court Estate
Ashton Court Estate is a Country park and mansion with 850 acres of woodland and grassland. The estate is host to many activities including an annual Balloon Fiesta, two 18-hole par 3 golf courses and 13-hole disc golf course, horse riding and cycle trails (with bike hire from Pedal Progression), miniature railway with train rides for all the...
Old Down Country Park - Bristol
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Old Down Country Park - Bristol
Old Down Country Park is an ideal attraction to bring the whole family.  From woodland walks, animal encounters. birthday parties, the adventure playground, the giant bouncy pillow, a café selling delicious treats and the farm shop selling gifts for everyone – it really is a day out to remember and we are open all year...
Avon Valley Railway - Bristol
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Avon Valley Railway - Bristol
Opened in 1869 by the Midland Railway as a through-route between Birmingham and the South Coast the line was later linked to the iconic Somerset & Dorset Railway. Closed under the Beeching Axe of the 1960's the Avon Valley Railway was preserved by an enthusiastic group of volunteers. Today, 40 years on, three miles of track has been re-laid,...
Noahs Ark Zoo Farm - Bristol
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Noahs Ark Zoo Farm - Bristol
With 12 indoor and outdoor adventure play areas including tube slides and heated soft-play, Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm is fun for all the family. The 100 acre Bristol attraction also offers a truly hands on experience for children and their parents:  feed and stroke a variety of exciting animals including donkeys, camels, deer, goats and lambs...
Tyntesfield - Wraxall
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Tyntesfield - Wraxall
Spectacular Victorian Gothic Revival house with gardens and parkland A fine Victorian country house created by one of England’s richest commoners, William Gibbs, who built his fortune on fertiliser. Spiralling turrets and pinnacles adorn the roof, ornate stone carvings and church-like windows complete the Gothic look, giving...
Portishead Lake Grounds
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Portishead Lake Grounds
The man-made lake was dug by hand in 1910 and is home to a variety of bird life including swans and ducks. A small island in the middle of the lake provides nesting space and a number of small wooden huts provide shelter in bad weather.
Sir Bevil Grenville's Monument
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Sir Bevil Grenville's Monument
Sir Bevil Grenville's Monument was erected in the 18th century to commemorate the Royalist commander and his Cornish pikemen who fought at the Battle of Lansdown, 1643. Read more about the history of the monument. Before You Go Parking: There is a layby adjacent to the site. Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome. Facilities: You can find shops,...
Caldicot Castle and Country Park
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Caldicot Castle and Country Park
Visit Caldicot Castle in its beautiful setting of tranquil gardens and a wooded country park. Founded by the Normans, developed in royal hands as a stronghold in the Middle Ages and restored as a Victorian family home, the castle has a romantic and colourful history. Find out about its past with an audio tour, explore the medieval towers and take...
Royal Victoria Park - Bath
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Royal Victoria Park - Bath
Royal Victoria Park was laid out in 1829 becoming one of the earliest public parks in the country and possibly the first created through public subscription. The residents of Bath paid for the future protection and enhancement of this green space. Remarkable records show how the Park has remained relatively unchanged since its creation,...
Hop-on Hop-off Bus - Bath
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Hop-on Hop-off Bus - Bath
Get 48 hours to soak up the best of this famous and much-loved UK city     Get 48-hour unlimited access on 2 Hop-on Hop-off bus routes around this UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as discount vouchers for local goods, services, and admissions     The onboard multilingual audio guides will fill you in on the...
Mendip Frisbee Golf Course
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Mendip Frisbee Golf Course
Mendip Frisbee Golf Course Use your Frisbee to traverse our exciting new 10 hole, woodland, disc golf course in the fewest number of throws! Mendip's New 10 Hole Disc Golf Course, one of only 35 in the country, winds through beautiful woodland and over rolling Mendip hill tops with stunning views. Originating in the USA, Disc Golf is just...
Stoney Littleton Long Barrow
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Stoney Littleton Long Barrow
 Stoney Littleton Long Barrow is one of the country's finest accessible examples of a Neolithic chambered tomb. Dating from about 3500 BC, it is 30 metres long and has multiple burial chambers open to view. Read more about the history of the barrow. Before You Go Parking: There is a small free car park off Littleton Lane, approximately...
Prior Park Landscape Gardens - Bath
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Prior Park Landscape Gardens - Bath
One of only four Palladian bridges of this design in the world can be crossed at Prior Park, which was created in the 18th century by local entrepreneur Ralph Allen, with advice from 'Capability' Brown and the poet Alexander Pope. The garden is set in a sweeping valley where visitors can enjoy magnificent views of Bath. Restoration of...
Farleigh Hungerford Castle
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Farleigh Hungerford Castle
Farleigh Hungerford Castle is a partially ruined fortified mansion and gardens that was occupied for 300 years by the Hungerford family and today their intriguing, yet sometimes gruesome stories are told through graphic interpretation panels and a free audio tour. It's worth noting in advance and mentioning to the kids that the old spiral stairs...
Writhlington Sports and Leisure Centre
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Writhlington Sports and Leisure Centre
Writhlington Climbing Wall is an 8 meter high, 16 top rope indoor climbing wall. There are 42 climbing routes ranging from Grade 4 (beginner) to 7A+ (advanced). Writhlington Climbing Wall is a Lottery funded facility. It is the only indoor climbing centre in the area. Children from 6 to 18 can attend our climbing sessions on weekday evenings and...
Puxton Park - Weston Super Mare
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Puxton Park - Weston Super Mare
Set in the beautiful Somerset countryside the 50 acre family adventure park is one of the largest visitor attractions in the South West providing fun and variety with something to offer everyone. From a state of the art giant indoor play barn to the delightful Pets' Village, adults and children alike can experience the joys of getting up...
Cheddar Gorge
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Cheddar Gorge
A major tourist attraction for over 200 years, with plenty to do above and below ground. Outstanding Natural Beauty, where you'll find many rare species. The Cathedral-like Caves and Britain's biggest Gorge are million-year-old Ice Age river beds.  Your ancestors have lived here for 40,000 years,   and world-famous...
Forest Model Village - Aylburton
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Forest Model Village - Aylburton
What child wouldn’t enjoy the enchanting miniature world of the beautiful Forest of Dean Model Village, Gardens & Adventure Play, all set in a beautiful woodland glade. This beautiful Model Village shows off past and present local landmarks, buildings and tourist attractions of he area. With lots to see and do, the...
Offa's Dyke
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Offa's Dyke
A three mile section of the great earthwork boundary dyke built along the Anglo-Welsh border by Offa, King of Mercia, probably during the 780s. This especially impressive wooded stretch includes the Devil's Pulpit, with fine views of Tintern Abbey. Read more about the history of Offa's Dyke. Before You Go Parking: Free parking is available...
The Helicopter Museum - Weston-super-mare
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The Helicopter Museum - Weston-super-mare
The Worlds largest helicopter museum. Collection includes the Queens helicopters, the World speed record holder, the Vietnam veterans, a Russian gunship and many more. Helicopter air experience flight days held throughout the year where visitors can take to the skies for a 15 mile flight around the local coastline. Other events include seasonal...
Cattle Country Adventure Park - Berkeley
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Cattle Country Adventure Park - Berkeley
Cattle Country in Berkeley, Gloucestershire is the perfect day out, come rain or shine, for children and adults too. Best known for its indoor and outdoor play equipment, Cattle Country has a whole range of things to do and many animals to see. Children 3-17 - £8.95 Adults - £7.95 Under 3's - Free Concessions...
Woodland Adventurers - Corsham
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Woodland Adventurers - Corsham
Woodland Adventurers® is a leading provider of outdoor education and outdoor activities in the south-west of England.  Enabling children of all ages and adults to re-discover nature and the  outdoors through exciting activities that enable a sense of freedom and achievement whilst having the most amazing fun. At the heart of what we...
Wookey Hole Caves - Wells
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Wookey Hole Caves - Wells
Wookey Hole Caves  is a show cave and tourist attraction in the village of Wookey Hole on the southern edge of the Mendip Hills near Wells in Somerset. Wookey Hole cave was formed by the action of the River Axe on the limestone hills. Before emerging at Wookey Hole the water enters underground streams and passes through other caves such as...
The Bishops Palace
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The Bishops Palace
Admission: Second price is non Gift Aid Option Adult £7.99 £7.25 Concession (senior, unemployed, disabled, student) £6.90 £6.25 Children (Under 5 years) Free Children (5 to 18 years) £3.35 £3.05 Family (2 Adults, 2 Children) £19.25 £17.45    Opening Times:  Open...
NYMPSFIELD LONG BARROW
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NYMPSFIELD LONG BARROW
BEFORE YOU GO Parking: Parking is available adjacent to the site. Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome. PLAN A GREAT DAY OUT Coaley Peak is an excellent spot to enjoy a picnic, with plenty of tables and seating. Take a leisurely stroll around the Woodland Trust's beech wood, or walk a mile down the Cotswold Way to visit Uley Long Barrow,...
Uley Long Barrow (Hetty Pegler's Tump)
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Uley Long Barrow (Hetty Pegler's Tump)
Uley Long Barrow is a partially reconstructed Neolithic chambered mound. It is 37 metres long and overlooks the Severn Valley. It's known locally as Hetty Pegler's Tump, after Hester Pegler who owned the land in the 17th century. The barrow as seen today is largely the result of the excavation and reconstruction undertaken by Dr John Thurnham in...
Hope Nature Centre - Trowbridge
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Hope Nature Centre - Trowbridge
The Hope Nature Centre is a charity set up in 2000 to help young adults with learning difficulties in the West Wiltshire area. We provide a safe and encouraging place of work to many who may have difficulties integrating within the work place. In order to facilitate this our project has invested in creating a new business, the Squirrels...
Here you will find a comprehensive list of kids days out at outdoor pursuits centres and anything related to the great outdoors in and near Bristol, catering for you, your child, and your family. This could include hiking, climbing, camping, canoeing, pot holing, mountain biking and other out activities, or simply a stroll around the countryside or in a nearby park. We provide information on outdoor pursuits by county, city or by activity. Please use the home page map for county level outdoor pursuits browsing, if you cannot find what outdoor pursuits like by city level here.

Here you will find a comprehensive list of outdoor play areas and anything related to outside play by county. This could include rope bridges, climbing frames and pools in Bristol. We provide information on outdoor play areas in this county.