Choosing which activities your kids should try can be overwhelming. Here are a few options to hopefully point you in the right direction
There are many activities to pick from in Bristol. In this article, we will provide a comparison of healthy and fun activities to help you make a clear decision on what is best for you and your children.
Here is a summary of what this article will contain:
✅ An analysis of Kids activities
✅ Top 5 list of said activities
✅ An individual breakdown of the pros and cons of each activity
✅ Collection of key data points, including location, price range, and more.
Example highlights of top offerings:
Choosing activities for your child that suit your or your child’s own individual needs and requirements can be difficult – we get it, everyone has their own goals and objectives and differing lifestyles.
DBS Checked Staff: It is extremely important that staff members are DBS checked and are also health and safety trained.
Google Reviews: A great way to check the quality and legitimacy of a business would be to see what people who have used their service say about it on Google. Usually, top establishments will have 5-star reviews in abundance.
On-site parking: Nobody wants to park miles away and have to walk with energetic kids. Having on-site parking can be a great help.
1. We The Curious Musuem
⭐️ Rated: 4.4/5
💷 Pricing: £18.50 entry fee for adults, and £13.50 entry fee for kids.
📍 Address:1 Millennium Square, One Millennium Square, Anchor Rd, BS1 5DB
📞 Contact: 0117 915 1000
💻 Website: https://www.wethecurious.org/
👍 Pros
✅ Lots of different exhibits for kids
✅ Great fun way to help kids learn
✅ Something for kids of all ages to enjoy
👎 Cons
❌ Parking can be difficult
❌ Lots of school trips can make it super busy
❌ Expensive to enter
2. S.S Great Britian
⭐️ Rated: 4.8/5 (9000+ reviews)
💷 Starting from: £22 entry fee for adults, £13.50 entry fee for kids.
📍 Address: Great Western Dockyard, Gas Ferry Rd, Bristol BS1 6TY
📞 Contact: 0117 926 0680
💻 Website: https://www.ssgreatbritain.org/
SS Great Britain is a museum ship and former passenger steamship that was advanced for her time. She was the largest passenger ship in the world from 1845 to 1853. She was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, for the Great Western Steamship Company’s transatlantic service between Bristol and New York City.
👍 Pros
✅ Great visit if you are interested in History
✅ There are mannequins, artificial smells and audio to keep you entertained.
✅ Close to other amenities
👎 Cons
❌ Parking is very expensive
❌ Can get busy and a little crowded
3. Bristol Aquarium
⭐️ Rated: 4.2/5 (5000+ reviews)
💷 Starting from: £21 entry fee for 13+ years, £14 entry fee for 3-12 years old.
📍 Address:Anchor Rd, Bristol BS1 5TT
📞 Contact: 0117 929 8929
💻 Website: https://www.bristolaquarium.co.uk/
Embark on a fascinating journey; dive in and discover the wonders of the deep in Bristol’s colourful aquarium, right in the heart of the city. Open daily, explore more than 40 naturally-themed displays and spot the thousands of amazing aquatic creatures, including rays, seahorses, puffer fish, piranhas, and so many more.
Bristol Aquarium transports you and your family and friends on a spectacular undersea safari. Wander through the Underwater Tunnel to watch fascinating marine life swim over your head.
Home to a mix of tropical fish from around the world, as well as many that are native to the UK’s waters, all in naturally-themed habitats designed to inspire a deeper understanding and appreciation of the natural world.
Bristol Aquarium is the only aquarium in the UK to feature a giant botanical house, teeming with hundreds of exotic plant and tree species from around the world!
👍 Pros
✅ Only UK aquarium to feature a botanical house
✅ Seating area
✅ You can leave and come back at any time during the day
👎 Cons
❌ Quite small
❌ Does not take long to get through the whole aquarium
4. Bristol Zoo Project
⭐️ Rated: 4.5/5 (5000+ reviews)
💷 Starting from: £16 for adults, £12 for kids
📍 Address: Zoo Project, Blackhorse Hill, Bristol BS10 7TP
📞 Contact: 0117 428 5300
💻 Website: https://www.bristolzoo.org.uk/
Bristol Zoo Project, formerly known as Wild Place Project, is a wildlife conservation park in North Bristol, United Kingdom. It is run by Bristol Zoological Society and was the sister site of Bristol Zoo Gardens until closure of that site in 2022
👍 Pros
✅ Great mixture of animals
✅ Lots of play areas
✅ Free on-site parking
👎 Cons
❌ Parking can get full very quickly
❌ Development not complete
5. Roger Gracie Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defence
⭐️ Rated: 5/5 (200+ reviews)
💷 Starting from: £50 per month for kids, £70 per month for adults
📍 Address: Locations all over Bristol (BS4, BS5, BS10)
📞 Contact: 07796 790866
💻 Website: www.rogergraciebristol.com
Roger Gracie Jiu Jitsu & Self-defence is an award-winning martial arts school leading the way for martial arts and self-defence in the city of Bristol. With 3+ clubs in the city and many more coming soon, there is a club close to everyone.
We offer weekend classes, we also have classes every day after school. If you are looking for after-school club options, learning self-defence can be a great way to go!
Learning techniques and progressing through belt ranks helps kids develop self-belief and resilience and unlike striking-based martial arts, Jiu-Jitsu focuses on control, positioning, and technique rather than punching or kicking, making it a safe way to learn self-defence.
Kids learn to respect their instructors, training partners, and opponents, reinforcing good manners and sportsmanship. Progressing in Jiu-Jitsu takes time, whilst teaching kids resilience and the importance of effort and dedication.
👍 Pros
✅ DBS Checked and First Aid trained staff
✅ European and national level champion coaches
✅ #1 Ranked club in the city of Bristol
✅ Kids classes segmented by age (3-6 years, 7-10 years, 11-15 years)
👎 Cons
❌ No cafe on site(s)
