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Things to do in Bristol and North Somerset with Kids

In this section, you’ll find family-friendly things to do in Bristol and North Somerset for families including:-

– Ideas for fun & free days out, such as Portishead beaches, Abbots Pool and Bristol Cathedral
– Local attraction reviews including Noah’s Ark and The Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare
– Top places to eat out with kids in Portishead, Bristol and North Somerset

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!

Things to do with Kids this Christmas in Bristol. Festive events in Bristol and North Somerset in 2022

Fab guide to places to go & things to do this Christmas in Bristol and nearby. Includes light trails around Bristol, fun festive shows, skating rinks, Bristol Christmas markets & where to see Santa in 2022