What’s On in Bristol & Bath This May & May Half Term 2026 – Family Guide
Your guide to what’s on for families this May across Bristol, Bath & surrounding areas. May half term is Sat 23 May – Sun 31 May for Bristol, Bath, Gloucestershire and North Somerset.
Jump to:
- Festivals & Events
- Animal & Adventure Parks
- Gardens & Outdoors
- Water Play
- Museums, Caves & Trains
- Boat Trips
- Creative & Nature
- Theatre
- Fairs, Markets & Fun Days
- Other Events
- Parties
- Pick Your Own
- Pre-school
- Free and Cheap Days Outs
Festivals & Events
Bristol Walk Fest
1 – 31 May | Bristol Walk Fest is on throughout May with various walks and events. My family friendly picks would be: Bristol Chocolate Tour, Bristol Bookshop Crawl (Short version), Bats of Stoke Park, Badocks Wood Bat Walk, BS3 Buggies and Babies, Stoke Park Sculpture Walk, Family Storywalks. Browse events & book tickets
North Somerset Agricultural Show
4 May | The best of livestock and horses
showcased with rural events, crafts and food! Book tickets
Upfest
15 – 31 May | Street art festival with lots going on. Watch live street art and get involved with kids workshops. Browse the programme for more details Find out more
Bath Fringe
22 May – 7 June | Kids events including drama and craft workshops and puppetry Find out more
Colourscape at Bath Recreation Ground
23 – 31 May | A giant walk-in sculpture of colour and light with moments of live music, movement and performance. Book tickets
Royal Bath & West Show
28-30 May – Action packed rural themed family day out in Shepton Mallet. Lots of activities, entertainment and demonstrations. Book tickets
Animal & Adventure Parks
Shaun the Sheep Wildlife Mission & African Forest at Bristol Zoo Project
Now open | Brand new African Forest Area is now open to visit with gorillas, crocodiles and more! See our reel
From 23 May | Join Shaun the Sheep to save wildlife at Bristol Zoo Project! New trail with challenges along the way. Book tickets
Funderworld Theme Park
2 April – 4 May | Durdham Downs, Clifton. Find out more
Inflatable Theme Park at Gatscombe Farm Shop
9, 10, 16, 17, 23 – 31 May & 16 & 7 June | £10 for an all day wristband which includes most rides (a few excluded). Strictly for ages 2-14 only. No over 14s on equipment. Free admission for accompanying adults. Weather dependent – check on their Facebook page for updates. Buy tickets on the door. Great value day out!
Tiny Titans & Close Encounters Live at Longleat
Ongoing | New Tiny Titans close-up encounter with magnificent bugs and creatures. Newly refurbished handling hall! Handling subject to animal welfare and availability.
23 – 31 May | Close Encounters – Live show with fantastic flying displays from birds of prey. New wallaby walk through and lots more! Book tickets
Paw Patrol & Dinosaur Valley: LIVE! at Avon Valley
2 – 3 May | Paw Patrol – meet Skye and Chase at intervals throughout the day!
23 – 31 May | Dinosaur Valley: LIVE! Roaming animatronic dinosaurs, dinosaur ride, meet a velociraptor, fossil excavation, and more! Book tickets
Noahs Ark Zoo Farm
May | Have you met Aqua the tiger and seen the new lion enclosures? Book tickets Discounted tickets for those on Universal Credit in May Find out more
Farmer for a Day at Greenmeadow Community Farm
Multiple dates | Wonderful hands-on farm experience! Lots of animal interaction. See our reel! You can also get day tickets without this experience. Find out more & book
Gozzle at Slimbridge
20 March – 31 May. Join Gozzle’s wetland adventure on an interactive trail. Become an animal helper in Gozzle’s Vet Check (open during school holidays and weekends 21 March – 31 May) Find out more See our visit
If you work (or have previously worked) in the public sector or civil service check out Boundless Membership (aff link) as it gives you free entry for yourself and up to five children, and 50% off another adult at WWT sites!
May Half Term at Cattle Country
23 – 31 May | The splash pool opens for half term! Explore the farm, tractor trailer tour, modern play barns: soft play and sand play, jumping pillows, outdoor play and more. Book tickets
Mermaids & Monsters at Bristol Aquarium
23 – 31 May | Meet a mermaid! Book here
Princess and Superhero Week at Old Down Country Park
23 – 31 May | Princess and superhero week. More details to be available soon Find out more
It May Be Wild at Over Farm Countryside Adventure
23 – 31 May | Family farm park fun with falconry shows, reptile meet-and-greets, dinos and unicorns. Near Gloucester. See our reel from a previous visit. Book tickets
May Half Term at Cotswold Farm Park
23 – 31 May | Lamb feeding, bee celebrations, tractor rides, shearing and more at Cotswold Farm Park. Book tickets
Mini Farmers at Roves Farm
23 – 31 May | Help the team with a variety of tasks including feeding the animals, washing the tractor, bottle feeding the lambs and lots more! Book tickets
Gardens & Outdoors
Knights’ Tournament & LEGO at Berkeley Castle
3 & 4 May | Knights’ Tournament – See four fully armoured knights and their loyal squires battle for glory and honour!
10 May I LEGO Brick History Exhibition
Jungle Book Willow Trail at Coates English Willow
Now until 10 Oct | Jungle Book Willow Trail near Taunton! Drop-in £4.75 per trail for any participants (free for accompanying adults). Usually open Mon – Sat See our post! Find out more
Westonbirt Arboreum
- Ongoing until Nov | Room on the Broom Trail Interactive family trail with activity stations along the route. Buy a trail pack for £4 Find out more
- 9 May | Community Woodland Public Volunteering Day at Westonbirt Arboretum. Children 7+. Sign up
- 16 May | Tree Pollinators. Family event age 6+ Find out more
- 26 – 28 May | The Hidden Power of Trees. Family event age 3+. Find out more
Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trail at Dyrham Park
23 May – 2 Sep | Team up as a family to search the parkland for each Mega Evolution Pokémon, discover their powers and complete your own challenges. Free with usual admission. More info
Once upon a walk at Newark Park
23-31 May | Explore the hero trail and choose which hero you will become this half term. Free with usual admission. More info
Spring scavenger hunt & May play days at Stourhead
1 – 31 May | Spring scavenger hunt. Free with admission.
23 – 31 May | Families can enjoy games and crafts in the Stableyard, among other activities. More info
May Half Term at Lacock
23 – 31 May | Creative nature activities and spotter sheet More info
Arnos Vale Cemetery
Beautiful Victorian Cemetery well worth a visit. It has some great free or inexpensive family activities. Free parking, nice cafe and free scavenger hunt. Drop in activities:
3 May I May Fair
25 – 28 May I Big Bug Hunt
26 May I Brilliant butterflies craft workshop
May Half Term at American Museum and Gardens
23 – 31 May I Creative activities Mon – Fri.
25 May I Pay What You Can Day
Tyntesfield
Ongoing | Beautiful National Trust estate with play areas. More info
Bowood House & Gardens, Wiltshire
Bowood House and Gardens has an amazing adventure play area! Located around an hour east of Bristol, near Chippenham. See photos from our last visit. Book tickets
Tulips & Activities at Sudeley Castle
12 April & 16 May | Tulips in Bloom
23 – 31 May | May Half Term Nature Week
25 – 29 May | Falconry Experience Days
Buzzly Bee’s Busy Trail at Painswick Rococo Gardens
23 – 31 May | Immersive family nature trail. Facepainting 24 May & Bee Day 30 May Book tickets
Chew Moos Ice Cream
Open for the season | A fab Free ice cream parlour in the Chew Valley! It has a play area in a field, ride ons and some animals. Free to visit (just pay for ice cream/drinks!). Check their Facebook for opening times as this can vary.
Water Play
The Wave
Play in the Bay water play for all ages (bodyboards allowed) and Little Rippers Surf Lessons from age 4. You can visit for free as a spectator and enjoy a great play area, cafe, table tennis, boules, skate ramp! It is a great spot for scooting. Book a session
West Country Water Park
West Country Water Park has a large swimming lake with an Aqua Park (giant inflatable obstacle course – participants from 1.2m in height and need to be able to swim 25m unaided), SUP (from age 2), kayaking, wind surfing, swimming and more! It has a nice cafe overlooking the lake perfect for spectating. More info and booking
Water Play Adventure Park WSM
Splash pad with fountains and sprays £3 pp, open seasonally. It has open for the season, but check for any updates on Facebook as there are technical difficulties at the time of writing. Also has a play area with new equipment and cafe kiosk.
Mall Cribbs Water Garden
Free water garden – opening date TBC! There are bubble machines, splash streams and ice cream.
St Andrews Park Paddling Pool
Open seasonally, opening date TBC! St Andrews Park has a great play area, toilets and a coffee van.
Welly Boot Land at Slimbridge
Welly Boot Land is an amazing water play area! See also Gozzle event on this month.
If you work (or have previously worked) in the public sector or civil service check out Boundless Membership (aff link) as it gives you free entry for yourself and up to five children, and 50% off another adult at WWT sites!
Millenium Square
Water fountains in Millenium Square are great for free water play near the Harbourside. This one may be best with wellies for safety/cleanliness.
Portishead Open Air Pool
Heated open air pool with family sessions available to book. More info at portisheadopenairpool.org.uk
SUP Harbourside Adventure
Join SUP Bristol for a stand up paddleboarding adventure and the chance to see Bristol’s floating harbour from a new perspective Book tickets
Brean Splash Waterpark
Indoor and outdoor waterpark in Brean with lots of slides, a lazy river, water play and lots to entertain children. Pair with a visit to the beach! More info at breansplash.com
Parish Wharf Leisure Pool
The family fun leisure pool in Portishead has small slides, jets, etc. Best for young kids. It is indoors but it is right by the marina so lovely to pair with a walk around the marina. Book here
Warleigh Weir
Beautiful swimming spot east of Bath. It is on privately owned land which is currently opened to the public, but please use responsibly or it may be closed in future! There are no facilities and please familiarise yourself with safe swimming guidance. There is no parking so they ask that visitors use public transport, bikes or walk. More info on warleighweir.co.uk
Sydney Gardens
Sydney Gardens is a park/play area in Bath with a small water play area in the sand area. The water play is open seasonally – opening TBC. Next to The Holburne Museum which is also worth a visit and often has events/exhibitions.
John Coles Park, Chippenham
Splash pad in John Coles Park, Chippenham. It caters for children under 12 and is open from May – September (10am – 6pm). Free to use. Cafe kiosk and toilets.
Portishead Lake Grounds
Boating lake with pedalos at weekends and during the holidays. Play area and lakeside cafe.
Mission Inflatable at University of Bristol Swimming Pool
Large inflatable obstacle course at the University of Bristol swimming pool in Clifton. Places must be pre-booked via the University of Bristol Active app or website. Open during school holidays.
Streams to paddle in
- Willsbridge Mill – lovely short river walks and paddling, a wildlife garden, fairy garden and cafe!
- Snuff Mills/Oldbury Court – Quickest route to enter at Vassalls Park end and head down to the river where you can paddle – often lots of dogs paddling too. Great play area in the park, cafe kiosk and toilets. River walk along Snuff Mills which is usually pram/buggy friendly except when muddy. Please note they are upgrading the play area at present so check for updates here and here
- Kingsgate Park, Yate – stream to paddle in, an excellent play area and next to the beautiful Vintage Birdcage Cakery for cakes/brunch/lunch!
- Sandpits Park in Bath – stream to paddle
Beaches
- Weston-super-Mare has a great beach, The Grand Pier, ice cream, fish and chips and even donkey rides! It is easy to visit on the train and a great one for families.
- Brean Down – Huge expanse of a beach. National Trust cafe and parking. You are able to drive down and park on Brean beach itself at TA8 2RR. I have always wanted to have a car boot picnic here!
Other attractions with some water play
- Longleat – splash pad in the adventure castle
- Avon Valley Adventure Park – water and sand play area with some pumps and fountains.
- Cattle Country – small water play area near the entrance
Museums, Caves & Trains
May Family Fun at the SS Great Britain
Until 31 May I The Great Egg Hunt – trail finding penguin eggs!
23 – 26 May I May Family Fun – Four days of family fun with movie screenings, face painting, surf simulator and an activity trail. Kids go free (1 per paid adult)!
Until 28 June I Ocean Photographer of the Year
May Half Term at Aerospace Bristol
23 – 31 May I Explore the Bristol Freighter, hands on activities, Concorde simulator and more! Book tickets
May Half Term at We The Curious
April – June | Half price tickets on any school day after 2pm
23 – 31 May | Twisty Turn Ball Run & Shadow Factory activities for May half term Find out more
The Illuminated Cave at Cheddar Gorge Caves
28 March – 31 May | Illuminated trail through the caves featuring Wallace & Gromit and friends! You might recognise some of these from Longleat’s Festival of Light! Usual admission applies. Find out more
MShed Steam Train
2, 3, 4, 16, 17, 23, 24 & 25 May I MShed Steam Train Ride. Buy tickets on the day at the ticket office by the MShed platform. Single £3.50, Return £5. More information here
Spring Family Fun at The Red Lodge Museum
2 & 31 May I Family fun with storytelling, face painting, dressing up and explore the museum. Book tickets
Spring Family Fun at The Georgian House Museum
3 & 29 May I Georgian mouse trail, historical storytime, dressing up, make paper flowers and explore the museum. Book tickets
Mini-museum hunt & Storybox at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
5, 12, 19 & 26 May I Drop in stories every Tuesday in May. Find out more
Until Sep | Mini-museum hunt! 50 years of Aardman. Tiny treasures from the beloved animation studio have been hidden around the museum for visitors to discover.
Heli-Kids Day at The Helicopter Museum
24 May I Character hunt, exhibit tables, colouring stations, children’s bespoke tours, open cockpits, heli-craft tables, try on pilots helmets and more Find out more
Visit the Villa at Kings Weston Roman Villa
12 May afternoon & 30 May I Discover the remains of a real Roman villa complete with mosaic floors, underfloor heating systems and a bath suite. Find out more
Crane visits on the Harbourside
30 & 31 May I Crane visits. Experience a working crane on the dockside with trips inside the electric cranes. For age 13+. Find out more
Ashton Court Miniature Railway
3, 4, 24 & 25 May I Ashton Court Miniature Railway Public Running Days. More info
Brick Express at Avon Valley Railway
30 & 31 May I Avon Valley Railway “Brick Express” Train rides with Lego building workshops and models. Book here
The Fifteen Inch Frontier Weekend at Perrygrove Railway
30 & 31 May I Wild West themed event with visiting locomotives, classic cars, line dancing and more! Book here
Wonders in Wood at Somerset Rural Life Museum
30 & 31 May I Creative week of family activities exploring books and illustration! Book here
Haynes Motor Museum
3 May I The Somerset Dragon storytelling adventure. Find out more
23 – 30 May I Outdoor car displays are back, scaletrix track, play areas and more. Book here
26 & 28 May | Young Engineers Club – Build and program a robot workshop for ages 7-12. Book here
Archaeology Adventures at The Roman Baths
26 – 29 May I Archaeology Adventures -Dig for roman artefacts, and learn how to identify, record, and uncover hidden treasures. Book tickets
Re-enactments and Sculptures at Bishops Palace
2 – 3 May I 17th Century re-enactment weekend Book tickets
22 May – 12 Sep | Botanical Sculptures Exhibition Book tickets
RWA
25 May I Happy SEN+D Families Book tickets Free
26 May | Dance with the Armenian Alphabet Book tickets Free Ages 5-8
28 May | Art Skills 7-11’s – Drawing Disco Book tickets
28 May | Elements! A dance workshop for ages 13+ Book tickets
29 May | British Sign Language Family Workshop Book tickets Free
Spring Steam Spectacular at West Somerset Railway
1 – 4 May | 4 day steam gala celebrating 50 years of steam on the West Somerset Railways Book tickets
Redcliffe Caves Tours
29 – 31 May | A weekend of guided tours of Redcliffe Caves Book tickets
Boat Trips
Pyronaut boat trips on the Harbourside
30 & 31 May I Pyronaut boat trip! Watch the powerful water cannon at work on Bristol’s former fire-boat, on a trip around the docks that she was built to protect. Find out more
Bristol Ferries
Bristol Ferry runs a regular service around the harbourside which is great for exploring this area. You can turn up and get on/off at different stops. Bristol Ferry also run shuttles to Beeses for their events and festivals! Find out more
Bristol Packet
The Bristol Packet host a number of trips including the City Dock Tour, Lunch or Evening trip to Beese’s, Cream Tea Cruise, Pub Lunch Cruise to Hanham Mills, and Avon Gorge Cruise. Find out more Beeses is a lovely riverside pub and this is a great option if you have friends visiting Bristol.
The Matthew
This is a large replica ship of the Matthew which was used by the explorer John Cabot. In May there are Fish & Chips Trips and some with pirate or sea shanty entertainment! Find out more
Creative & Nature
- Open Studios at Spike Island | 1 – 3 May Find out more
- Kids Paint a Pot at Emersons Green Village Hall | 2 May 10am-12pm. Age 8+. Message or call Debbie on 07986 136667 to book.
- ARTventurers Weekend Art Club at BTP Cheswick Village | 2 May Book tickets
- Scribble and Sketch Free Art Classes for Kids | Sat 2 May Hartcliffe City Farm, Fri 8 & 15 Easton Christian Family Centre, Sat 16 May Windmill Hill City Farm, Sat 23 May Community Corner, Southmead Find out more
- Craft Workshops and Messy Play Sessions at Children’s Scrapstore multiple dates Book tickets
- Mum & Baby Craft Club – Initial Art at Flourish Glenavon | 7 May Book tickets
- Desi Day: Baisakhi-themed Arts & Crafts for Kids at the Arnolfini | 9 May Free More details
- Mum & Baby Craft Club – Introduction to Lino Printing at Flourish Glenavon | 14 May Book tickets
- Print Your Own Underwater World at Flourish Glenavon | 16 May (Adult & Child 6yrs+) Book tickets
- Community Farmer Day at The Community Farm | 16 May Book tickets
- Biscuit Decorating at Boujon Bakery | 19, 26, 27 & 29 May Book a workshop
- Mum & Baby Craft Club – Cyanotype Cards & Tote Bags at Flourish Glenavon | 21 May Book tickets
- Create a miniature cardboard diorama with Make It New! at Newark Works, Bath | 23 May. Age 6+ Free but book
- Candy Krush May Half Term Slime at Gootopia | 23-31 May Book a session
- Crafting activities at Wolfridge Alpaca | 25 – 29 May. Including cress heads, decorations, cupcake baking & decorating, worm puppet making and bookmark decorating. Book an activity
- Junk Modelling at Redcatch Community Garden | 26 May Book tickets
- IKEA Little Growers Club | 26 May Free Book tickets
- Imaginary Adventure Club with Bristol Improv Theatre | 26 & 27 May. Ages 3-8 Book tickets
- Create Your Own Superhero Cape & Mask Workshop at BTP Cheswick Village with Craft with Clare | 27 May. Age 3+ Book tickets
- Family Planetarium Show at Bath Central Library | 27 May Book tickets
- Craft Table at BTP Glos Road | 27 May Free More details
- Mini-Makers: Wild and Dreamy seascapes at Victoria Art Gallery | 27-29 May Book tickets
- Create and Colour: Free Family activity at Victoria Art Gallery | 27-29 May Find out more
- George’s Spring Science Workshops at Redcatch Community Garden | 28 May Book tickets
- Children’s Weaving at Beckford’s Tower | 28 May Book tickets
- We The Curious Scribblebots at Redcatch Community Garden | 29 May Free Book tickets
Theatre
The Greatest Showman at Bristol Hippodrome
15 March – 10 May I Ages 6+ Sold out, but there will be some last minute re-sale tickets on Twickets and at 12pm & 4pm on the ATG website. Sign up for alerts as tickets in high demand go very quickly once listed.
Giffords Circus at Sudeley Castle
23 Apr – 5 May I All ages Book tickets
Circus Vegas in Filton
29 Apr – 4 May I All ages Book tickets
Malory Towers at Theatre Royal Bath
1 – 9 May I Age 8+ Book tickets Ticket offer: under 16’s ticket half price when booked with a full price adult ticket Mon – Weds evening.
All in a Wonderous Night at The Egg
2 – 3 May I Age 3+ Book tickets
Cinderella at The Redgrave Theatre
5 – 9 May I All ages Book tickets
Rock The Tots at The Wardrobe Theatre
7 May I Ages 0-6 Book tickets
Replica at The Egg
8 – 9 May I Age 14+ Book tickets
Nick Cope Family Show at Komedia Bath
9 May I Age 3+ Book tickets
The Rock & Roll Magic Show at The Blakehay WSM
9 May I All ages Book tickets
MiniBeats at St George’s
10 May I Ages 0-8 Book tickets
Playtime! Pi-Rat Island at The Redgrave Theatre
10 May I Ages 2-6 Book tickets
Solas at The Holburne Museum
17 May I Ages 6+ Book tickets
Urinetown: The Musical at The Egg
21 – 23 May I Ages 12+ Book tickets
Down The Rabbit Hole at Circomedia
21 & 22 May I Ages 8+ Book tickets
The Wrong Trousers LIVE! at Redgrave Theatre
23 May I All ages Book tickets
Family Fiesta at Good Times LIVE
24 May I Featuring Andy Day, KPop Demon Hunterz and Interactive Dinosaurs! Tickets include free fairground rides, inflatable area and mini rave + foam party. Book tickets
Shelf: The Kids’ Show 2 – The Power of 2 at The Wardrobe Theatre
24 May I Ages 5+ Book tickets
K Pop Forever at Komedia Bath
24 May I All ages Book tickets
Dinosaurs Live! at The Forum Bath
26 May I Ages 3+ Book tickets
Thespians at Theatre Royal Bath
26 – 30 May I Ages 8+ Book tickets
The Deep Sea Seekers at The Wardrobe Theatre
27 – 30 May I Ages 3-8 Book tickets
Shrek the Musical at Redgrave Theatre
27 – 30 May I Ages 3+ Book tickets
Magic Gareth – Balloonatic! at The Blakehay WSM
28 May I Ages 5+ Book tickets
Brainiac Live! at Bristol Old Vic
28 – 29 May I Ages 5+ Book tickets
Alice in Wonderland at Theatre Royal Bath
28 – 31 May I Ages 2+ Book tickets
Sir Charlie Stinky Socks and The Really Big Adventure at Redgrave Theatre
31 May I Ages 3-10 Book tickets
Fairs, Markets & Fun Days
- eat:Bedminster on East Street | 2 May More details
- Family Fun Day at The Ranch | 3 May More details
- Pond Party at St Andrews Park | 3 May More details
- Beltane Celebrations at Windmill Hill City Farm | 3 May More details
- Tobacco Factory Sunday Market | 3 May More details
- Party in the Park at Alice Park | 4 May More details
- Family Fun at The Travellers Rest, Pensford | 4 May More details
- May Fair at Arnos Vale Cemetery | 3 May More details
- Bristol Well Wanging Competition at Greville Smyth Park | 4 May More details
- Spring Fayre at Old Down Country Park | 4 May More details
- Windmill Hill Market | 9 May More details
- Hanham Common Fayre | 9 May More details
- May Fest & Market at Redcatch Community Garden | 10 May More details
- Trinity Garden Party at The Trinity Centre | 10 May More details
- South Glos Food & Drink Festival | 16 & 17 May Book tickets
- Food & Drink Festival at Old Down Country Park | 25 May Book tickets
- Flourish Family Funday at Flourish Farleigh Road | 25 May. Expect a dog show, bouncy castle, games and more! Free entry, raising money for Bath Dogs & Cats Home. Located south east of Bath (not in Saltford). More details
- Half Term Inflatable Fun at Lyde Green Community Centre | 26 May Book tickets
Other Events
- Bristol Model Railway Exhibition at Thornbury Leisure Centre | 1 – 3 May Book tickets
- Bristol Jack in the Green | 2 May More details
- Circus in St Paul’s | 2 May More details
- The Gladiators Experience at the NEC Birmingham | 2 May – 31 Aug Book tickets
- Pucklechurch Scarecrow Trail | 3 & 4 May More details
- Tractor Trailer Rides at Palette and Pasture | 2 & 4 May More details
- Clevedon Lake & Pier Day | 9 May More details
- Spring Ceilidh at Redcatch Community Garden | 10 May Book tickets
- May Board Games Night at IKEA | 13 May Book tickets
- Spring Open Day at Winterbourne Medieval Barn | 17 May More details
- Otter’s Bristol Art Quest | 23, 24, 25, 29, 30 & 31 May. Age 8+ Book tickets
- Kids Quizzes at IKEA | 26 & 27 May Free Book tickets
- Breakfast Club at Lyde Green Community Centre | 26-29 May. Only £1 Book a session
- Lifeskills Open Day at The Create Centre | 28 May Free Book tickets
- Kids Craft: Wild homes for wildlife at IKEA | 29 May Free Book tickets
Parties
- PJ Party at Chaos Inflatable Park | 1 May Book tickets
- Boston Bedtime PJ Party at BTP Glos Road | 16 May Book tickets
- Disney Princesses at Redcatch Community Garden 26 May Book tickets
- K-POP Dance Party at Zion Bristol 28 May Book tickets
Pick Your Own
There are a few early pick your owns expected during May, keep an eye on socials as they are weather dependent! Much more to come over the summer!
- Strawberries at Primrose Vale
- Strawberries at Lotmead Farm
- Tulips & Cornflowers at Palette and Pasture
- Tulips at Farrington’s Farm
Pre-School
- Spring Fun Session at Wonderland Chew Valley | 4 May Book a place
- Favourite Friends at The Secret Garden | From 6 May Book a session
- The Wonderful World of Julia Donaldson with Little & Curious | 11 May Book a place
- Little City at Old Down Country Park | 14 May Book a place
- Little Explorer Session at Bath Abbey for 0-4 years | 18 May Book tickets
- Storytime with the Owls at The Bird of Prey Project | 20 May. Ages 2-6 Book tickets
- Teddy Bears Picnic at Wonderland Chew Valley | 22 May Book a place
- Cheery & Chipper Farm Play | Multiple dates Book a place
- Some other great things to do with younger children: Little Hatters, Discover Play Cafe, Wild & Free, Tots & Teapots & Tiny Town Play Cafe. Don’t forget City Farms in the below Free and Cheap Days Out guide.
Free and Cheap Days Out
Looking for a free or low cost activity? Check out this post for over 50 ideas of free and inexpensive days out that would be great half-term activities in Bristol!
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