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Things to do in South West

South West covers 2 towns with 146 things to do mapped in total, with options spanning playgrounds, museums and swimming pools. The widest choice is around Bristol and Honiton.

The mix includes 89 free to visit, 63 indoor and 84 outdoors, so there is something whatever the weather. Pick an area below to see what is closest to you.

Among the attractions worth knowing about are Bristol Zoo Project, Chew Valley Animal Park, Noah's Ark Zoo Farm, Axe Valley Wildlife Park and City Mazes — follow any of them through for the address and what else is close by.

What’s on offer in South West

  1. 01
    Playgrounds
    Outdoor play areas and swings — including Kidz Play and Pickle Street.
    75 places
  2. 02
    Museums
    Galleries and exhibitions — including Sea Mills 100 Museum and Palestine Museum & Cultural Centre.
    25 places
  3. 03
    Swimming Pools
    Lane swimming and family sessions — including The Wave and Aspects Swimming Pool.
    10 places
  4. 04
    Amusement Arcades
    Classic and modern arcade machines — including ImmotionVR and Playback Arcade.
    10 places
  5. 05
    Art Galleries
    Changing art exhibitions — including Martin Parr Foundation and IC Visual Lab.
    7 places
  6. 06
    Animals & Wildlife
    Animal encounters — including Bristol Zoo Project and Chew Valley Animal Park.
    4 places

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Good to know

How many things are there to do in South West?

This guide maps 146 places to visit across South West, spread across 2 towns. Browse the areas on this page to narrow them down by the kind of day out you want.

What are the best-known attractions in South West?

Recognisable names in South West include Bristol Zoo Project, Chew Valley Animal Park, Noah's Ark Zoo Farm and Axe Valley Wildlife Park. Each has its own page with location, attributes and nearby alternatives.

Where can I find free things to do in South West?

89 of the places listed for South West 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 South West on a rainy day?

63 indoor options are recorded across South West — 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 South West 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.