The Best Things to Do in Bristol on a Family Holiday

To keep everyone in the family happy and wellmiddle of the giant aquarium there is an underwater
entertained can be really daunting at times. This istunnel that displays a variety of underwater creatures
especially true when the weather in Britain takes a turnand schools of fish.
for the worse. However, you need not be worried, noThe Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park is
matter how the weather may turn out. In Bristol, thereanother location, which can be great fun for the whole
is always plenty to do for the whole family, bothfamily. It has gigantic playgrounds; play barns that are
indoors and outside, no matter how demanding yourset indoors, giant drop slides, nature trail walks and
family are.much more. You may decide to hold a small and cosy
The Bristol Zoo Gardens can give the family thepicnic with your family in the park, which you can visit
opportunity to interact and see close to 450 types ofat anytime of any day, during any kind of weather.
animals and witness other events held inside the zoo.You could choose to be amazed by the view of
Your kids would surely love the animal shows, facegigantic limestone cliffs, offered by the Cheddar Caves
painting, and even compete with the animals in the& Gorge, which measure up to 450 feet and are
Zoolympics trail. They offer great affordable packagesabout 3 miles long. Here you will find some amazing
for large groups of families so you need not worryunderground caves full of stalagmites and stalactites,
about the expenses.which are lit up for the guided tours. You can also get
If it is the world of science and technology you wantto see some very rare bats and dormice and many
to give your family, especially the kids, then you canmore creatures.
visit Explore, which is filled with science exhibits, liveLastly, you should not miss riding the Bristol Harbour
shows, an amazing planetarium and other interactiveTrain that you and your whole family will surely enjoy.
science activities. Their seasonal sky shows are oneThe route will give you a chance to see the most
of their main features since their planetarium has anfamous museums and galleries in Bristol. It is a steam
immense dome screen. All you have to do is sit back,railway and operates regularly during weekends
relax and learn all at the same time.between March and October. A ticket is £2 for
The Blue Reef Aquarium is filled with almost fortyevery passenger making it a bargain. You will all be
themed habitats that will take you from the Britishable to witness the construction of the new museum,
coast and through the corals and creatures of thewhich was started last January and is soon to open
exotic seas. Be up close and personal with sharks,by year 2011.
giant octopus, seahorses and many more. Right in the