The summer holidays are the perfect time to create unforgettable memories with your loved ones. Whether you're looking to explore the great outdoors, engage in some creative arts and crafts, or simply enjoy some quality bonding time, there are countless activities that everyone can take part in. We've rounded up some of the brilliant family activities within, and close to, Bristol to make your summer special.
So, gather your family and get ready for an adventure-packed season full of fun. All of the following businesses have paid to feature in this article . Make a beeline for Dyrham Park where a host of summer events and activities await you.
Summer of Play is running through the school holidays with a wide range of activities for all the family in the great outdoors, including a ‘Dyrham decathlon’ sporty challenge, nature explorer sessions and creative play. Up at Old Lodge in the parkland there’s a play area for youngsters to explore, as well as an ice-cream kiosk and a café. Stride out across the 270-acre deer park with views right over to Wales, or pop in the baroque house that’s brimming with 17th-century stories.
Pick a spot in the orchard for a picnic or wander through the garden to soak in the pool gardens, the long avenues bursting with seasonal colour and the newly completed garden parterre. Find out more: Visit nationaltrust.org.
uk/visit/bath-bristol/dyrham-park Multi-award-winning, 120-acre attraction Folly Farm is a brilliant day out. A trip to the Jol.