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Biodiversity Detectives
1st March-31st August 2025
Venue: Westonbirt Arboretum
Website: www.forestryengland.uk/westonbirt/family-trail-spring
Discover what lives at Westonbirt through a trail challenge and activities. Collect your detectives activity sheet from the Welcome Building to complete as you go, and return to collect your reward at...
Yate Shopping Centre’s Beach
23rd May-31st August 2025
Venue: Yate Shopping Centre
Website: www.yateshoppingcentre.co.uk
There will be fun all summer at Yate Shopping Centre’s Beach, open all day, every day, until Saturday 30th August. It’s their 60th anniversary and to celebrate they have themed events throughout the...
Gromit Unleashed 3 Trail
30th June-31st August 2025
Venue: Bristol
Website: www.grandappeal.org.uk/gromit-unleashed/trails/gromit-unleashed-3
Welcome to the world of Gromit Unleashed! Together with Aardman Animations, we’ve created three unique, award-winning character sculpture trails in the UK and beyond, to raise funds for Bristol Children’s...
Alfie and Amelia Fact Finding Trail
6th July-25th August 2025
Venue: Aerospace Bristol
Website: www.aerospacebristol.org/whats-on
Take off on an aviation adventure with Alfie Fox and his sister Amelia. Download your Alfie and Amelia comic book story ahead of your visit, or pick up a free copy in admissions.
Eat, Play, Explore at IKEA
6th July-25th August 2025
Venue: IKEA Bristol
Address: Eastgate Road
Website: www.ikea.com/gb/en
Enjoy a great day out throughout the summer holidays at IKEA Bristol, where there’s plenty going on! From their Wonderful weekday dishes, where you can get 50% off all mains and children’s meals with...
King Pins
6th July-25th August 2025
Venue: Cabot Circus
Website: https://kingpins.co.uk
Experience the Crown Jewels of bowling at King Pins this summer! Enjoy state-of-the-art Ten Pin bowling lanes, as well as tech darts, ice-free curling, shuffleboard, a huge arcade, private karaoke party...
Little Stoke Junior Parkrun
6th July-25th August 2025
Venue: Little Stoke Park
Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/littlestoke-juniors
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2K event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds) every Sunday at 9am. Free to join but you must register before your first run. The aim is to have fun, so go along and join in...
The Climbing Academy
6th July-25th August 2025
Venue: The Arc Chippenham
Address: Westmead Lane
Website: www.theclimbingacademy.com/the-arc
Climb indoors with bouldering for all ages - no booking needed - plus auto-belays and roped climbing for ages 6+. Friendly instructors are always around to help. The fun continues outdoors with a free...
The Outdoors Project
6th July-25th August 2025
Venue: Horfield Common, The Ardagh and Sefton Park School
Website: www.theoutdoorsproject.co.uk
Their mission is to encourage children to spend time outdoors, away from screens. They have lots of exciting activity-themed days to choose from such as Wildcraft vs Minecraft Day, Bushcraft, Viking Day,...
The Stick Man Trail at Westonbirt
6th July-25th August 2025
Venue: Westonbirt Arboretum
Website: www.forestryengland.uk/westonbirt-the-national-arboretum
The interactive family trail follows Stick Man on his journey as he tries to get back to the family tree. Enjoy the wonderful world of Stick Man as you complete lots of fun stick-based activities, discover...
The Story Garden Summer Reading Challenge
6th July-25th August 2025
Venue: Nationwide
Website: https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk
Throughout the summer, children joining ‘Story Garden’ can discover new books, participate in free activities at their local library, and explore the link between reading and the great outdoors, where...
We The Curious
6th July-25th August 2025
Venue: One Millennium Square, Anchor Road
Website: www.wethecurious.org
With two floors brimming with interactive exhibits, the science centre on Bristol’s Harbourside is the perfect destination for families of all ages, school groups or grown-ups, and those with a curious...
Live Science Show — Brilliantly Bad Ideas
19th July-31st August 2025
Venue: Techniquest, Stuart St, Cardiff
Website: www.techniquest.org
Step into a world of wild inventions, daring experiments, and gloriously terrible ideas — inspired by Wallace and Gromit! From flying teabags to fiery calamities, Brilliantly Bad Ideas is packed with...
Planetarium Show — Star Tours
19th July-31st August 2025
Venue: Techniquest, Stuart St, Cardiff
Website: www.techniquest.org
Find out more about some familiar constellations, the planets, how stars are born and how they die. Techniquest digital planetarium can take you through space for a close-up look at some of nature’s...
Planetarium Show — We Are Aliens
19th July-31st August 2025
Venue: Techniquest, Stuart St, Cardiff
Website: www.techniquest.org
Are we alone in the universe? Could there be life on other planets? Embark on an epic space adventure as we search for signs of extraterrestrial life! This thrilling film delves into the question of whether...
Summer of Fun and Games at Wrest Park
19th July-31st August 2025
Venue: Wrest Park
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk
It’s all fun and games at Wrest Park this summer, with loads of activities for the whole family to get stuck into. From soft play and mini golf to archery and den building, there’s all sorts of fun...
Workshop — Gromit Claystation Workshop
19th July-31st August 2025
Venue: Techniquest, Stuart St, Cardiff
Website: www.techniquest.org
Join this hands-on Gromit model-making session. You’ll be able to get creative with clay and make your very own Gromit to take home with you. Includes a screening of Wallace and Gromit Cracking Contraptions...
Summer Holidays at Aerospace Bristol
23rd July-31st August 2025
Venue: Aerospace Bristol
Website: www.aerospacebristol.org/whats-on
Be one of the first to visit Hangar 16R: Home of the Rolls-Royce Aerospace Collection, celebrate the 150th anniversary of Bristol Tramways and Mark VJ Day - the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII - with...
Summer of play at Dyrham Park
23rd July-2nd September 2025
Venue: Dyrham Park
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Go to Dyrham this summer for art sessions, nature explorer trails and play activities running through the school summer holidays.Activities will be free of charge, normal admission charges apply.
Young Theatre Makers: Ages 8-10 – Summer School 2025
11th-15th August 2025
Venue: Tobacco Factory Theatres
Website: www.tobaccofactorytheatres.com
Working with highly experienced theatre practitioners’ young people will develop their drama skills through games, imaginative play, role play and storytelling. Suitable for ages 8-10. Bursary places...
Family drop-in workshop: Dinosaur Party
13th August 2025
Venue: The Holburne Museum
Website: www.holburne.org
A family of dinosaurs have arrived at the museum in Nicolas Party’s exhibition! Create your own dinosaur character through playful art making. This workshop is aimed at early years artists, aged 3+....
Family Wildlife Photography
13th August 2025
Venue: WWT Slimbridge
Website: www.wwt.org.uk
A practical and enjoyable day for budding young wildlife photographers (aged 8 or above) and their guardians to learn how to get great shots of wildlife. This event is suitable for all skill levels and...
Wind in the Willows - Illyria
13th August 2025
Venue: Glastonbury Abbey
Website: www.glastonburyabbey.com
Multiple award-winning Illyria celebrates Kenneth Grahame’s timeless tale of friendship, laughter, the longing for home and the lure of adventure. Enjoy it where the story is set: in the great British...
Old Down Estate Country Fair
17th August 2025
Venue: Old Down Estate
Website: www.olddownestate.co.uk
From live entertainment shows to market stalls and good food. It’ll be a great day for the whole family to enjoy (including the dog!) Includes animals to see, delicious food and a range of different...
Raver Tots
17th August 2025
Venue: Bristol Ampitheatre
Website: www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Bristol/Bristol-Ampitheatre/Raver-Tots-Outdoor-Festival-Bristol-2025
Raver Tots is coming to Bristol for the biggest and best family-friendly outdoor festival yet! All ages welcome (0+) for an exciting day of music, attractions, and entertainment including free funfair...
The Koala Who Could
19th-20th August 2025
Venue: The Playhouse
Website: www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk
An empowering and chuckle-out-loud story about embracing change — whether we like it or not.Join Kevin, King of the staying-still-kings, and his friends kangaroo and wombat in an Australian Outback adventure,...
The Joust
24th August 2025
Venue: Berkeley Castle
Website: www.berkeley-castle.com
The legendary Knights of Nottingham ride back into Berkeley Castle for a day of thrilling medieval action and family fun! The mischievous Sir Frederick will have the whole family in fits of laughter with...
Food and Drink Festival
25th August 2025
Venue: Old Down Estate
Website: www.olddownestate.co.uk
Get ready for a jam packed Bank Holiday Monday full of mouthwatering street and artisan food from top vendors, local wines, craft beers and refreshing cocktails, entertainment and music. Take your appetite...
Hoo-Ha! 2025
28th-29th August 2025
Venue: Bristol Beacon
Website: https://bristolbeacon.org/whats-on/hoo-ha-2025
Get ready Bristol! Hoo-Ha! festival, the city’s biggest, FREE family festival is back with a bang this August! Expect two jam-packed days as Bristol Beacon will be transformed into a whirlwind of fun...
Foodies Festival
29th-31st August 2025
Venue: Royal Victoria Park
Website: www.foodiesfestival.com
The Kids Cookery theatre gives children a chance to taste new flavours and learn basic cooking skills. Kids can try out cooking with specialist teachers who make learning fun! Free sessions will introduce...
Much Ado About Puffin
29th-31st August 2025
Venue: The Wardrobe Theatre
Website: www.thewardrobetheatre.com
A funny tale about a man all alone, a friendly puffin and a whole lot of fuss over nothing for ages 3-8 and their families. Using skilful puppetry, beautiful music and good old fashioned storytelling,...
Dragonfly Discovery
30th-31st August 2025
Venue: WWT Slimbridge
Website: www.wwt.org.uk
Discover more about the weird and wonderful world of dragonflies in an interactive Science Show in the Living Wetland Theatre. Full of fun facts and tips, you’ll be ready to fly around the wetlands and...
Falconry
31st August 2025
Venue: Berkeley Castle
Website: www.berkeley-castle.com
Watch in awe as majestic birds of prey take to the skies, showcasing their speed, grace, and power in thrilling displays that will captivate the whole family. The event is included in the standard admission...
Transformers and Dino Day
31st August 2025
Venue: The Helicopter Museum
Website: www.helimuseum.com/events.html
End the Summer School Holidays with a real treat. Meet Bumblebee, HotRod and their Dinosaur friends. View the Transformer Car and helmet display, climb into some helicopter cockpits, and have your photograph...