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Things to do in Bristol

There are 138 things to do recorded in and around Bristol, with options spanning playgrounds, museums and amusement arcades. Part of Bristol in South West, it makes an easy base for a day out, with everything below grouped by the kind of outing you are after.

Of these, 84 are free to visit, 61 are indoor options for a wet day, 77 are outdoors, 106 are geared towards younger children and 3 welcome dogs. The category pages and filters below help narrow things to the right sort of outing.

Better-known places near Bristol include Bristol Zoo Project, Chew Valley Animal Park, Noah's Ark Zoo Farm, City Mazes and Bristol Aquarium, each with its own page showing location and nearby alternatives.

What’s on offer in Bristol

  1. 01
    Playgrounds
    Outdoor play areas and swings — including Kidz Play and Pickle Street.
    70 places
  2. 02
    Museums
    Galleries and exhibitions — including Sea Mills 100 Museum and Palestine Museum & Cultural Centre.
    25 places
  3. 03
    Amusement Arcades
    Classic and modern arcade machines — including ImmotionVR and Playback Arcade.
    10 places
  4. 04
    Swimming Pools
    Lane swimming and family sessions — including The Wave and Aspects Swimming Pool.
    9 places
  5. 05
    Art Galleries
    Changing art exhibitions — including Martin Parr Foundation and IC Visual Lab.
    7 places
  6. 06
    Bowling Alleys
    Ten-pin lanes and arcade games — including tenpin and The Lanes.
    4 places

Browse categories

Days Out with Kids106Indoor Things to Do61

Places in Bristol

Portishead Open Air Poolnoah's ark play centre

Good to know

How many things are there to do in Bristol?

This guide maps 138 places to visit in and around Bristol. Browse the categories on this page to narrow them down by the kind of day out you want.

What are the best-known attractions in Bristol?

Recognisable names near Bristol include Bristol Zoo Project, Chew Valley Animal Park, Noah's Ark Zoo Farm and City Mazes. Each has its own page with location, attributes and nearby alternatives.

Where can I find free things to do in Bristol?

84 of the places listed for Bristol are free to enter, among them parks, beaches and nature spots. The "Free things to do" view gathers them together.

What is there to do in Bristol on a rainy day?

61 indoor options are recorded near Bristol — soft play, museums, bowling and the like — so a wet day need not stop a visit. The "Indoor" view lists them.

Is the information on Bristol kept up to date?

Listings are drawn from open mapping data and refreshed as places are added or change. Opening hours and prices are best confirmed with each venue before visiting.