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Kids Days Out in Bristol |
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always suggest you ring beforehand if visiting with disabled children
as all attractions within the place you are visiting may not be
accessible, depending on disablement, and whether or not if you have a
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Doing What |
Wheelchair friendly |
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Noahs
Ark Zoo Farm, Failand Road, Wraxhall, Bristol, BS48 1PG |
Large collection of animals from guinea pigs to rhinos, plenty of indoor attractions, huge adventure playgrounds and mazes , special events, cafe, gift shop, picnic area, school visits, birthday parties |
Good access, phone to book wheelchairs |
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HorseWorld,
Staunton Manor Farm, Staunton Lane, Whitchurch, Bristol,
BS14 0QJ Tel 01275 540173 www.horseworld.org.uk |
Have a great time at HorseWorld Visitor Centre - home to over thirty horses, donkeys and ponies at any time, plus lots of other farmyard animals, play areas, tractor tours. School and educational visits, birthday parties. Shop. Tea Room. | Yes |
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Brunel's
ss Great Britain, Great Western Dockyard, Gas Ferry Road,
Bristol BS1 6TY. Tel: 0117 926 0680 www.ssgreatbritain.org |
Step back in time on board Brunel’s ss Great Britain – the world’s first great ocean liner. Launched in 1843 to provide luxury travel to New York. Shop. School trips. | Excellent all-round access. |
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Bristol
Blue Glass, Unit 7, Whitby Road, Bristol, BS4 3QF. Tel: 0117 9720818 Website |
You can watch the glass being blown, spend time in our museum of glass, listen to our fascinating commentaries and join in with exciting, hands-on activities. Groups and Schools welcome. Please book. |
Yes
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Bristol Ice
Rink, Frogmore Street Bristol BS1 5NA, Tel 0117 929 2148 www.jnll.co.uk/bristol |
Skating - Located in the heart of Bristol this facility offers skating in a safe and enjoyable atmosphere. Public sessions for all skaters. Learn to Skate. Junior Ice Hockey. Ice Karting. Cafe | No |
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Explore-At-Bristol,
Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5DB Information Line: Tel 0845 345 1235 www.at-bristol.org.uk |
A true 21st century science centre combining the best of hands-on activities with the very latest multi-media techniques. All brought alive through stunning visuals and over 170 interactive experiences. Educational visits. | England excellence award for disabled access |
| Especially for those with disabilities, KidsCan - held at The Kingswood Foundation, 20 Old School House, Britannia Road, Kingswood, BS15 8DB. Tel: 07792 018 185 | KidsCan! A creative movement and dance opportunity for children with physical, sensory and learning disabilities. KidsCan! A creative movement and Dance opportunity for children with physical, sensory and learning disabilities. Starts September | Yes |
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Bristol's City Museum & Art Gallery,
Queen's Road, Bristol, BS8 1RL |
Outstanding and diverse range of objects, from sea dinosaurs to magnificent art. natural history gallery contains examples of aquatic habitats in the south west of England. Shop |
Yes |
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Bristol's Georgian House, |
A West India merchant house is displayed as it might have looked in the 18th century. home to the slave Pero, and the displays illustrate life both above and below stairs. |
Limited Access |
| The Red Lodge,
Park Row, Bristol,
BS1 5LJ Tel: 0117 921 1360 |
Originally a lodge to the Great House where Queen Elizabeth I once stayed, the Red Lodge is often described as Bristol's 'hidden treasure'. Living History days. |
Very limited access |
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Blaise Castle House Museum,
Henbury Road, Henbury,
Bristol, BS10 7QS |
Contains exhibits of everyday life from centuries past including an impressive domestic equipment gallery, a Victorian toy room including the museum's popular model train collection. |
Very limited access
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Avon
Valley Railway Company Limited, Bitton Station, Bath Road,
Bitton, Bristol BS30 6HD. Tel: 0117 932 5538 |
Six
mile return train ride and the chance to see the River Avon
valley from an aspect that cars cannot reach. Regular events. Boat
trips during summer. Cafe, shop. |
Yes but not toilet |
| Avon
Valley Country Park, Pixash Lane, Bath Road, Keynsham,
Bristol Tel: 0117 986 4929 |
50 acres of beautiful countryside with farm animals and rare exotic species. Indoor play barn equipped with gravity defying slides, rope ladders, soft play and ‘bouncy’ cushioned areas | To be advised |
