Sometimes you just have to love living in Bristol, don’t you? Our very own Balloon Fiesta, just a few miles from where we live, happens to be Europe’s largest ballooning event. How handy is that?
During the four days between 8th – 11th August 2013 over 150 hot air balloons of all shapes and sizes will take off from Ashton Court Estate with half a million visitors gathering to watch.
If you’re wondering how to amuse the kids this summer, then why not try one of North Somerset Council’s free family fun days in the parks? They’re held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout the summer and are taking place in Clevedon, Portishead and Weston-super-Mare. Oh and did I mention they’re FREE?
A couple of weeks ago I had a bit of fun writing a review of our favourite places to eat in and around Portishead. With the recent investment into trendy new local bars and restaurants, it’s getting ever easier to leave the car at home and wander down to the High Street or Marina for a meal out, rather than travelling farther afield, but I’m pleased to clarify that there is also a bigger plan which reaches quite a distance from our town. Practically Perfect Mums is linking up with other reviewers from various parts of the UK as well as Canada and the USA to offer personal restaurant recommendations from writers around the globe. Take a look at who’s involved!
Here’s the rest of the list so far. Bon appetit!
Following the success of last year’s DinoZoo, Bristol Zoo has welcomed back T-Rex, along with 11 new dinosaurs, to form the basis of this season’s exhibit, DinoZoo 2!
Practically Perfect Family was invited along to the launch event on Friday evening, so off we went, armed with our three mini critics to check out the new exhibit – well, it would have been rude not to wouldn’t it? ;)
You may well have already heard the buzz about the new family friendly Hall & Woodhouse bar/restaurant in Portishead. Fancy trying it out for free? Click on the logo to enter our new giveaway.
Hi, I'm Jane Batt & I'm passionate about discovering & sharing the best family-friendly things to do in Bristol and North Somerset.
Read on for masses of special events, free outings & fun places to take the kids in this amazing part of South West England!