Children's Activities
Many of these are also fun for adults!
Avon Valley Railway Website
Britton Railway Station, Willsbridge, Bristol. A 4 mile train ride along the former Mangotsfield to Bath Green Park branch of the old Midland Railway, and the chance to see the gorgeous River Avon Valley from an aspect that cars cannot reach. This is a working museum which commemorates the glorious days of steam. It is located between Bristol and Bath on the A431.
Court Farm Country Park (North Somerset)
Noah's Ark Zoo Farm
Official Bristol Zoo Site
Clifton, Bristol BS8 3HA
Telephone 0117 970 6176
Fax 0117 973 6814
An enormous range of animals - watch out for the meerkats. The gardens are also superb. Zoos in England are better at caring for animals than they used to be so you'll find fewer large animals but those that are housed at Bristol zoo (such as Wendy the elephant) have excellent facilities. Bring a packed lunch and anticipate spending the whole day there.
Telephone 0117 970 6176
Fax 0117 973 6814
An enormous range of animals - watch out for the meerkats. The gardens are also superb. Zoos in England are better at caring for animals than they used to be so you'll find fewer large animals but those that are housed at Bristol zoo (such as Wendy the elephant) have excellent facilities. Bring a packed lunch and anticipate spending the whole day there.
Puxton Park (North Somerset)
Slimbridge Website
Slimbridge, Glos GL2 7BT. The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) promotes the conservation of wetlands focusing on rare wetland birds. Founded in 1946 by the artist and naturalist Sir Peter Scott, WWT is the largest international wetland conservation charity in the UK.
Eight million people have visited Slimbridge to get closer to wildlife & wetlands since Sir Peter Scott opened the doors in 1946. Some people come to get close to the birds, other people just love the ambience of this haven by the Severn. The birds keep coming back too - more than 20,000 wild birds dropped by last year, some staying for months before starting out on their great migratory journeys. Attractions include:
The largest collection of ducks, geese and swans in the world
The Hanson Discovery Centre
Pond Zone
Tropical House
Cheng-Kim Loke Wildlife Art Gallery
Sculpture Trail
Observation tower with amazing views over the River Severn
All six species of flamingo
Sustainable Garden exhibit
Eight million people have visited Slimbridge to get closer to wildlife & wetlands since Sir Peter Scott opened the doors in 1946. Some people come to get close to the birds, other people just love the ambience of this haven by the Severn. The birds keep coming back too - more than 20,000 wild birds dropped by last year, some staying for months before starting out on their great migratory journeys. Attractions include:
The largest collection of ducks, geese and swans in the world
The Hanson Discovery Centre
Pond Zone
Tropical House
Cheng-Kim Loke Wildlife Art Gallery
Sculpture Trail
Observation tower with amazing views over the River Severn
All six species of flamingo
Sustainable Garden exhibit