Allison’s guidebook
Shopping
Great indoors mall with attractions for children and a big John Lewis
79 locals recommend
The Mall at Cribbs Causeway
Merlin RoadGreat indoors mall with attractions for children and a big John Lewis
Grab a bargain at this discount chopping village 40 min drive into the splendid Mendip countryside
295 locals recommend
Clarks Village
Grab a bargain at this discount chopping village 40 min drive into the splendid Mendip countryside
Designer discount shopping village in Shepton Mallett. Has a Mulberry shop
117 locals recommend
Kilver Court
Kilver StreetDesigner discount shopping village in Shepton Mallett. Has a Mulberry shop
Cabot Circus
Bond Street SouthIndoor and outdoor Mall with all the big names and a great cinema
Family day out
Bristol Zoo Gardens
College RoadGreat Family day out. A lovely zoo.
Chew Valley Animal Park
Chew HillClose by and kids just love the petting barn
Wookey Hole Caves
High StreetBest place for families EVER. Only 40 min drive,
Cheddar Gorge
Lovely visit to caves, town and cheese making fun.
Weston Super Mare Beach
Fish and chips on the pier.
Kids love this science centre and there's a planetarium and aquarium
123 locals recommend
We The Curious
One Anchor RdKids love this science centre and there's a planetarium and aquarium
Bristol Aquarium
Anchor RoadJust a stunning aquarium. Kids love this place.
Mendip Snowsport Centre
Lyncombe DriveDry slope skiing and tobogganing close by
Sightseeing
Gorgeous city- the smallest in the UK. My favourite town and where Hot Fuzz was filmed.
289 locals recommend
Wells Cathedral
Cathedral GreenGorgeous city- the smallest in the UK. My favourite town and where Hot Fuzz was filmed.
The City of Bath is 40 min away and has many attractions including the Roman baths and a public hot spa. One of the UK's most beautiful and romantic cities.
721 locals recommend
Bath
The City of Bath is 40 min away and has many attractions including the Roman baths and a public hot spa. One of the UK's most beautiful and romantic cities.
Brunel's SS Great Britain
Gas Ferry RoadKids love this boat- there's a talking toilet.
Great way to see city and into countryside on these regular boat tours.
28 locals recommend
Bristol Packet Boat Trips
Gas Ferry RoadGreat way to see city and into countryside on these regular boat tours.
Brean
Beautiful beach for walking and riding
Food scene
Soak up Bristol's atmosphere. Great pubs and restaurants around this area.
110 locals recommend
Watershed
1 Canon's RdSoak up Bristol's atmosphere. Great pubs and restaurants around this area.
Pony & Trap
Lovely restaurant.
The Ethicurean
Amazing gourmet adventure.
Pony & Trap
Love this restaurant.
The Sheppey
Weird but fun.
Hiking and walking
Burrington Combe
Burrington CombeAmazing hiking with incredible views