What to do and see in Bristol, England: The Best Things to do Good for Kids

Step back in time when you board Brunel’s SS Great Britain. Discover the true stories behind the ship that changed the world. Experience the sights, sounds and smells of life on board for Victorian passengers and crew. Descend under water below the glass ‘sea’ to touch the world’s first great ocean liner.

Designed and built in 1836 by a young engineer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, this 702-foot-long, 250-foot-high suspension bridge gracefully spans the Avon Gorge between Clifton and Leigh Woods.

We The Curious was previously known as At-Bristol Science Centre; an educational charity with an aim to “make science accessible to all”, it opened in 2000, and welcomed over 5 million visitors in the past 17 years. At-Bristol relaunched as We The Curious in September 2017, with a new vision that is committed to creating a culture of curiosity. We The Curious is an idea and a place for everyone. Our venue on Bristol’s harbourside is a bit like an indoor festival, with all sorts of different experiences, where you can interact with exhibits, test stuff out and participate rather than just visit. We’re all about empowering everyone to ask questions and get creative - with boundaries removed between science, art, people and ideas - a culture of curiosity.

Explore our free collections of art, nature and history on display in this beautiful building. Find out about the last billion years of earth's history, explore the region's natural wonders and discover more about peoples' lives, past and present.

Bristol Ferry is a not-for-profit organisation offering boat trips around Bristol, as well as boat parties, interactive tours, wildlife spotting & storytelling, celebrations and wedding parties. We work with many local organisations, festivals and events, contributing to the vibrant culture in and around Bristol Harbour and delivering visitors to the door. Bristol Ferry is a 'community benefit society', whose main goal is keeping Bristol's iconic blue and yellow boats sailing.

St Werburghs City Farm is a green oasis in the heart of Bristol city. Like an outdoor community centre, the Farm promotes health and well-being through opportunities that enable people to meet, learn, participate and play within a safe environment With a 2 acre working farm, 1 acres of community gardens and 2.5 acre educational woodland, the Farm is ideally positioned to deliver its core aims to: provide high quality recreational/educational services within an inspiring environment; develop events/activities that promote community engagement, cohesion and integration; create opportunities for people to improve their quality of life, health and well-being; offer tailored training opportunities to enable people to improve their practical and social skills whilst increasing their self-esteem and confidence.

The Matthew is a replica of the Tudor ship sailed by John Cabot from Bristol, 'discovering' North America in 1497. The ship runs regular public trips and is available for private hire. History: After receiving a charter from Henry VII, Venetian merchant John Cabot led a crew from Bristol across the Atlantic Ocean - the 'sea of darkness' - to reach the continent of North America, presumably landing at Newfoundland, and claiming the discovery for the King. The Matthew you see today is a replica of the Tudor ship, based on a huge amount of research. The ship was built between 1994 and 1996, and in 1997 it re-enacted Cabot's original journey to Newfoundland to mark the 500th anniversary of Cabot's landmark voyage of discovery.

Windmill Hill City Farm is a 4.5 acre green space, in the heart of the city. It offers educational, recreational and therapeutic facilities and activities for local people including a range of farmyard animals, community gardens, picnic areas, award winning café, farm shop, play areas, sandpit, community building with meeting spaces, a five-a-side football pitch, workshops and courses, and a nursery for children aged from nine months to five years old.