2 Best Family Things to Do in Bristol

If you’re visiting Bristol with younger children, Jump is an absolute must. It’s a huge, dedicated indoor soft play centre, with themed areas including a space zone, a pirate galleon and an enchanted castle.

There’s a host of amazing super-sized inflatables, expansive ball pits and a giant area especially for toddlers. Parents are welcome to join in and play, but you may prefer to take the opportunity for a breather and enjoy the free magazines and Wi-Fi as your kids joyfully burn off their energy.

Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s SS Great Britain was the world’s first major ocean liner, making its maiden transatlantic voyage back in 1845. Visitors of all ages will love the time warp feel as they stroll the decks, poke around the luxurious first-class cabins and take a fish-eye view of the world’s oldest iron hull.

The adjacent Dockyard Museum tells the amazing story of the ship through a fascinating collection of paintings, photos, artefacts and archive film. The reconstructions of Brunel’s office and dining room let you see into the life of one of the greatest engineers to ever live.