Bristol's Family Event Scene

While Bristol is well known for it's hedonistic nightlife, it's also home to many young families looking for child-friendly events. A lot of the city's key tourist attractions like @Bristol (now renamed We The Curious) and the Aquarium run one-off events providing entertainment for all the family. Both are located on the Harbourside making that a key location for families visiting from out of town. The SS Great Britain is a big draw for families wanting to look round the famous naval ship, but they also offering chilling pirate stories as an additional attraction.

Windmill Hill City Farm and Bristol Zoo run regular workshops introducing children to environmental issues and you can also get the kids started on a budding acting career at the Tobacco Factory Theatre.

Ashton Court hosts the Bristol Balloon Festival annually. A wildly popular family event featuring (you guessed it) giant hot air balloons as well as flying demonstrations from the RFA and enough food and drink to keep any kid happy.

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What our editors say

“Expect the same mix of banter, sibling rivalry and audience chaos that’s made the podcast a runaway success – only bigger, louder, and completely unpredictable when experienced live. The night promises a blend of honesty, humour and the kind of unscripted energy only this family can deliver.”
From: 13 Again:

“For this Rooted meet we'll be having Guided Meditation and Culture & Heritage Show and Tell. This is an invitation for those joining the group to bring and share something that is important to them and keeps them connected to their roots. Things can include food, drinks, dance, song, art, poetry, family heirlooms, any item with a personal story etc.”
From: Rooted

“Nico lends her face and her long dark silhouette to Le Bleu des Origines, a survival, silent black & white film shot with a hand camera, a journey into Philippe Garrel’s intimate family album featuring the two women who counted in his cinematographic life: Nico and Zouzou.”
From: Nico Film Night + music in bar

“Led by the Society’s most accomplished Magicians, each workshop will teach one piece of magic so that by the end of the course participants will be able to perform publicly, for friends and family and at A Graduation Show”
From: Bristol Society of Magic - MAGIC WORKSHOPS

“Dismissed as a mere cash-in follow-up to the wildly popular international smash hit Babe (1995), this delightfully dark family romp has more than enough action and laughter to thrill kids of all ages.”
From: Christmas Turkeys: Babe II: Pig In The City- 5PM