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ICE SKATING BRISTOL & BEYOND There's a great choice of places to ice skate in Bristol this Christmas 2022. We have both indoor and outdoor skating rinks, plus there are fun festive alternatives too, like ice bumper cars and ice training dolphins or seals! In this article, I tell you about the Bristol ice rink options. And I also share the details of a brand-new destination for ice skating near Bristol! I'm including ice-rink addresses plus opening dates and details of where to buy tickets to make it easy for you to book your festive skating session.

Ultimate guide to the best ice skating rinks in Bristol and nearby. Packed with all the info for planning a magical Christmas 2023 adventure.

Best Santa Grottos Bristol and Nearby featured image. A Father Christmas image has text over it saying, 'Where to see Santa in and around Bristol Christmas 2023"

Not booked to see Father Christmas yet? Fear not, as I bring you my 2023 pick of the best Santa Grottos in Bristol & North Somerset, plus popular ones in Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire.

Read on for all the gen on where to find Father Christmas in Bristol & nearby, plus ticket info, accessibility details, discounts & tips!

Looking for the best afternoon tea Bristol can offer? After a gluten-free, vegan or kids cream tea? Fancy fizz or G&T with it? Then read on!

Looking for the best afternoon tea Bristol can offer in 2023? After a gluten-free, vegan or kids cream tea? Fancy fizz or G&T with it? Then read on!

Portishead Restaurant Guide 2023 text over image of a pepperoni and olive pizza

Wondering where to eat in Portishead in 2023? Who serves a top Sunday roast? Fancy an Italian? A curry? Good pub food? Need somewhere dog-friendly? You’ll find ALL the info here in the best Portishead Restaurants Guide!

Bristol's Clifton Suspension Bridge with hot air balloons: Huge round up of fab free places to go and things to do in Bristol and North Somerset this summer 2021.

Looking for free things to do in Bristol? Places to go when it’s raining? The perfect park, woodland or picnic area? Then read our guide packed with fun free places to go in 2023!

Portishead Pub Guide

Wondering where to find the best Portishead pub garden? Which hostelries are dog-friendly? Do you need to book? It’s all here in our ultimate Portishead pub and bar guide – along with contact details and links to each of the businesses’ pages.

Focus on Noah's Ark Zoo: Biggest Zoo in the South West

Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm houses over 100 species of animals in over 100 acres of beautiful North Somerset countryside. It’s easily accessible from both Bristol and Portishead. Here are ten good reasons to visit plus handy info & tips on making the most of your outing and how to get the best value tickets.

If you're looking for interesting family activities in Normandy, click through for our recommendations on what to do in Normandy with Kids, including beach fossiling, learning about William the Conqueror, the WWII Normandy landings and super fun activities like the Bayeux Adventure! We also include suggestions of what else you can do in the area and which activities are the best value for money for families.

If you’re looking for interesting family activities in Normandy, click through for our recommendations on what to do in Normandy with Kids, including beach fossiling, learning about William the Conqueror, the WWII Normandy landings and super fun activities like the Bayeux Adventure! We also include suggestions of what else you can do in the area and which activities are the best value for money for families.

Valley Fest Review text

Valley Fest Review: Pretty much everything you’d want to know about this fledgling music festival overlooking Chew Lake in Somerset, near Bristol.

Bristol Balloon Fiesta 2016

How to have the best day at Bristol Balloon Fiesta with tongue in cheek tips on how to wangle an invitation so you can live it up and enjoy the posh queue-free loos in the Members Area!

Looking for a free, unusual, all-weather family outing? Bristol Cathedral runs kids’ activities during the holidays. Join me on a special roof tour video

Abbots Pool Bristol Video. Free family outings

Fancy a back-to-nature family outing without spending a penny? My video which gives you a taster of Abbots Pool Bristol and tips on how to make the most of your outing.

Longleat Review

Longleat Safari and Adventure Park is one of Britain’s top family destinations. If you haven’t visited lately you may be due a visit. My review suggests how you can make the most of your visit and offers some tips on keeping costs down.

The Golden Unicorn - part of Bristol summer 2023 Unicornfest. Designed by Bo Lanyon, this unicorn is covered in gold from hoof to horn, echoing the similar unicorns on the roof of City Hall

Looking for fun ways to amuse the kids during the Bristol summer holidays? Need to keep the family entertained without breaking the bank? Well, look no further!

This fab 2023 guide is PACKED with family-friendly special summer events, free trails and festivals taking place in and around Bristol.

Click through for the best of what’s on in Bristol and nearby for kids this summer!