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Things to do in Bristol

Across Bristol there are 138 days out recorded in 1 town, with options spanning playgrounds, museums and amusement arcades. Bristol has the most to choose from.

The mix includes 84 free to visit, 61 indoor and 77 outdoors, so there is something whatever the weather. Pick an area below to see what is closest to you.

Better-known places in 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

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Good to know

How many things are there to do in Bristol?

This guide maps 138 places to visit across Bristol. 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 Bristol?

Recognisable names in 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 across 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.