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Family Fun Days: Top Picks for Summer Holiday Day Trips
Jump into happy at AirHop Trampoline Park
Jump through the Summer Holidays, with AirSlides, AR trampolines, multi-sports Airena, interactive tag game and more. Save money with Summer Passes or join the OFSTED-registered Holiday Club for an active and engaged summer. AirHop Bristol opens daily throughout the summer holidays from 9am with Toddler Takeovers, followed by a new family session so all ages can bounce together. Then on weekends, Sunset Sessions turn the park in the bounciest club around with disco lights and the latest tunes.
Book your next #jumpintohappy now!
Disney’s Aladdin at Bristol Hippodrome
is needed now More than ever
From the producers that brought you The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast and Frozen, comes the spectacular Disney Broadway and West End musical Aladdin. Based on the 1992 animated film, this exuberant production is filled with magic, comedy, breathtaking sets and dazzling costumes. It also features new music, alongside all the smash hit songs by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Tim Rice. It’s already been seen by over 14 million people worldwide so don’t miss your chance to see it in Bristol.
At Bristol Hippodrome until August 11
Summer adventures at Wookey Hole
This summer, embark on an unforgettable adventure at Somerset’s Wookey Hole, just a short drive from Bristol. From July 25 – September 1, Wookey Hole offers a magical escape for the whole family. Explore the historic caves on a guided tour, discover the giant underground moon and meet the legendary witch. Your ticket includes all the attractions including the new Wild West-themed circus show, a movie in the 4D cinema, plus pirate-themed adventure golf, dinosaur valley, giant soft play and so much more. Ticketed events include a family silent disco (August 2) and magic and illusion shows every Wednesday.
For more details visit wookey.co.uk
Adventure Bristol’s Tree Trops high ropes course is the perfect place for a day out with kids. Set in the heart of the beautiful Ashton Court Estate, Tree Tops is TripAdvisor’s No 1 Outdoor Activity in Bristol and winner of a TripAdvisor 2024 Travellers Choice Award. Offering an exciting array of fun walkways, jumps, treezips and an exhilarating zipwire to finish, it’s a fun day out for all the family. There’s an action packed holiday club running on selected dates in August and it’s great fun for parties too.
Visit our website for more information!
A short drive from Bristol in the glorious Mendip hills, Harvest Home is a two-day, family friendly festival. Friday entertainment includes a 40-foot cinema screen showing The Greatest Showman, plus live music, fairground rides, camp fire, food stalls and bar. Saturday brings live music from six great bands, a magic show and use of Mendip Outdoor’s sporting facilities. Head down for the evening or grab a weekend ticket with camping included.
Mendip Base Camp, August 30 & 31
The BBC Proms is the world’s greatest classical music festival, and this summer it’s coming to Bristol. Concerts include a brand new work from Paraorchestra, the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra with star percussionist Evelyn Glennie and a fun-filled CBeebies Ocean Adventure with Andy Day. Celebrate the unique Proms spirit on your doorstep!
Bristol Beacon, August 24 – 26
Family reunions at Monkey World
Bring your little monkeys to meet their primate cousins at Monkey World – Ape Rescue Centre this summer. The Dorset sanctuary is home to over 230 rescued and endangered monkeys and apes. Combining fun with conservation, half-hourly keeper talks explain all about mankind’s closest living relatives. Meet the stars of TV’s Monkey Life, monkey around in the large playgrounds and enjoy activity trails, crafts and story time for kids. Meet the new arrivals, including Lloyd – a baby woolly monkey who was born in February.
Monkey World is open every day from 10am to 5pm. Book online to save up to 10% off gate prices.
New arrivals at St Werburghs City Farm
Connecting people, land, and animals for 40+ years, St Werburghs City Farm is the perfect family destination. See the farmer milk Crumble the nanny goat, and stay tuned for the arrival of a life-sized model cow, which you can try milking yourself. Meet the cute new chicks, say hi to pigs and sheep and spot guinea pigs hiding in the hay. Explore an exciting new pollinator trail where you will discover the vital role of pollinators in local biodiversity. Grab lunch from the City Farm Café (weekends) or bring a picnic to enjoy in the bee garden.
St Werburghs City Farm
A summer of play at Dyrham Park
Visitors walking on the main drive at Dyrham Park, South Gloucestershire
Make a beeline for Dyrham Park this summer for a host of summer events and activities for families. Summer of Play is running through the school holidays and includes the Dyrham decathlon with jumping, throwing and balancing challenges, nature explorer sessions every Tuesday and a chance to get creative with art days on Wednesdays. Up at Old Lodge in the parkland there’s a play area for youngsters to explore as well as an ice-cream kiosk and a café and plenty of picnic tables.
Open daily 10am – 5pm. Activities are free of charge, though normal admission charges apply.
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