Animal fans? Kick things off meeting gorillas, red pandas, meerkats, tree kangaroos and more at Bristol Zoo Gardens. Stay in town to explore the wonders of the deep at Bristol Aquarium. Or head over to Hope Nature Centre to make friends with farmyard favourites such as goats, sheep, pigs and donkeys.
Explore the ultimate play area, including a 6000+ sq.ft. indoor play barn with skywalks, tunnels, towers and a 3.9-metre death-tastic slide at Farrington’s Farm, also home to pigs, chickens, ducks and cows. Or choose crockery, vases, moneyboxes or clocks at Crockadoodledo, then get arty.
Wander the art galleries at The Holburne Museum. Tuck into a cream tea aboard the East Somerset Railway. Better still, book a footplate experience or driver taster session. Or discover over 20 great attractions at Wookey Hole Caves, including caves and tunnels, animatronic dinosaurs and pirate adventure golf.
Explore Britain’s biggest gorge, from the stunning stalactite caverns to the dramatic cliffs rising over 450 feet at Cheddar Gorge, which now includes Wildlife Week, a Festival of Archaeology and an underground Halloween celebration. Or simply have fun in Green Park, with its aerial walkway, tennis, mini golf, climbing frames and zip lines.
Blast clay at The Valley Shooting Ground in Castle Combe or closer to home at Coombs Clay Shooting. Head to Corsham to play 18 holes at the Kingsdown Golf Club, renowned for its stunning scenery, beautiful fairways and superb greens. Or purr around the city on e-bikes from Green Park Bike Station.
Hack through miles of bridleways through the gorgeous English countryside with Hillview Stables. Have a go at archery, shooting and axe-throwing at Battle Archery. Or spatter your pals with paint at Hamburger Hill, complete with bamboo village, helicopter, jet plane and military convoy.
Head up to the rooftops to sizzle and chill in the Thermae Bath Spa. See how Bath’s residents relaxed thousands of years ago at the Roman Baths, with their interactive exhibits and CGI reconstructions. Climb the 212 steps of the Abbey Tower. Take the Bath Skyline Walk. Or relive the Georgian era at No.1 Royal Crescent.
Visit fabulous slices of history at Lacock Abbey, Prior Park Landscape Garden and The Courts Garden. Light a candle in beautiful Bath Abbey. Dive into 850 years of history at Wells Cathedral. Or just stay right at home and book a manicure, pedicure or massage in the comfort of Charlotte Street Townhouse with Glo Pamper.
