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Find brilliant activities for kids near you. From sports and arts to science clubs and adventure days, there's something for every child.
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Find classes for kids including music, dance, swimming, gymnastics, art, language and coding classes across the UK.
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Find local clubs for children including sports clubs, drama groups, coding clubs, Scouts, Guides and more.
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Find holiday camps and half-term programmes for children. Multi-activity, sports, arts and outdoor adventure camps across the UK.
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Find qualified tutors for primary and secondary school children. Maths, English, science, 11+, GCSE and A-level tutoring across the UK.
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Find children's party venues, entertainers, and party packages. Soft play, trampolining, craft parties, disco and adventure parties across the UK.
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Find the best days out for families and children. Theme parks, zoos, museums, farms, castles, beaches and nature trails across the UK.
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Find free activities, events and days out for children across the UK. Parks, museums, trails, festivals and more that won't cost a penny.
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A first researched set of real museums, parks, attractions and family venues, with official links so parents can check opening times and booking details.
Days out
We The Curious
Harbourside · Hands-on science and rainy days · Paid entry, book/check sessions
Interactive science centre in the harbour area. Good for curious primary-age children and mixed-weather days; check reopening hours, timed tickets and special activities before travelling.
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Brunel's SS Great Britain
Great Western Dockyard · History, ships and family trails · Paid entry, book/check tickets
A substantial heritage day out where children can explore the ship, dockyard and Brunel story. Useful for older primary children, with trails and plenty to see indoors and out.
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Bristol Museum and Art Gallery
Clifton / city centre · Free indoor exploring · Free entry, book/check events
A reliable free option with dinosaurs, art, natural history and family-friendly exhibitions. Check the family events calendar during weekends and school holidays.
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Aerospace Bristol
Filton · Planes, engineering and Concorde · Paid entry, book/check tickets
Large aviation museum with Concorde as the headline attraction. Best for children who like transport, engineering or big machines; check family activities and hangar opening details.
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Bristol Zoo Project
South Gloucestershire / Bristol outskirts · Animal lovers and bigger outdoor days · Paid entry, book/check tickets
Outdoor wildlife attraction with animals, play areas and conservation learning. Best planned as a longer trip; check opening times, tickets and weather before going.
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Free idea
M Shed
Harbourside · Free indoor city stories, cranes and harbour add-ons · Free entry, check event/exhibition charges
Free museum about Bristol's people and places, useful for a shorter wet-weather visit or a Harbourside day. Check opening times, family activities and whether any special exhibitions need booking.
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Planning family activities in Bristol
Use these pages as a starting point for comparing activities, camps, parties and days out. We focus on practical parent questions: age suitability, location, timings, cost, booking requirements and what to check before you go.
- For school holidays, start with camps and full-day activities.
- For weekly routines, compare clubs, classes and local activities by travel time as well as interest.
- For weekends, keep a mix of free ideas, outdoor spaces and book-ahead days out.