Around Bristol
Around Bristol there are several places to visit and on this page you will find some of the places we have visited and found great for the kids.
@ Bristol is situated just off the city center. Lots of hands on stuff for the kids to do but I found that they
started getting bored after 2 hours, (only my opinion) Check it out for yourself
and see what you think.
Bristol Zoo seems to be getting better and better each year with lots to see and do. The seal and Penguin coast is recommended along with Bug world.
As with all Zoo's they do not change much from year to year, so if you went last year not much would of really changed so it can be a bit boring for the older kids.
The
Zoo is great though for the younger kids with lots of things for them to see, I
recommend that you bring a Picnic to keep the cost down and make a day of it.
Parking is also another problem unless you get there early.
The Bristol Museum
is great for the younger kids or just to take a visit if you are in that area, people forget about the museum and it can be a pain parking around this part of Bristol but the kids will enjoy it once they get inside. lots to see inside, And do not forget its Free Open 7 days a week, 10am - 5pm.
Other places to visit around Bristol
An other free idea is to take a walk around the docks. Start by the SS Great Britain and take a stroll up towards the City Center, Great walk on a Sunday afternoon.
Take the Kids to a Local park they are also free
Local Parks
Other places around Bristol
The Ridings park
Chipping Sodbury is a small park by the Tennis Club
and Rugby Club, not to bad a place if you are out for a stroll along the Frome
river. It is mainly for the smaller kids.
Kings gate park
in Yate has a large duck pond great area on a summers day to feed the ducks, play area for the kids and plenty of open spaces to run around and take a dog for a
walk, Good for kids of all age ranges and good for a picnic.
Royal Victoria Park
in Bath is the largest park in Bath with a very large
children's play area with a good choice of equipment for all age
groups.
There is also a skate park, tennis courts, Pitch and Putt golf and a duck
pond. Up at the top end of the Park is a nice Botanical garden walk with
squirrels a plentiful. Dogs on a lead welcome but not in the children's play
park.
Oldbury
Court Estate
(Vassalls Park) Off of Fishponds Road in Bristol, this is an extensive park and
is ideal for walks and picnics, there is a children's play area and you can walk
down to the river Frome and follow the Frome valley walkway. A good place for
all age ranges and good for a picnic, lots of open spaces around here for dog
walking. A stroll along the river is fun
for the kids and the dogs.
Be Warned It can be
difficult to park around here.
Blaise Castle Estate
is just on the outskirts of Bristol but it is a very popular place to visit.
As well as the Castle there is a great place for the kids to let of steam, there is a large play area for older children as well as a smaller area for the younger ones.
Lots of open spaces for dog walking, picnics, ball games and kite flying.
There is also a small museum to visit or you can take a nice stroll around the vast area of woodland to explore where Squirrels and other wildlife can be
seen.
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