Things to See & Do
Are you looking for things to see and do while you stay with us?
We are the perfect place to stay if you enjoy a city break but want to relax in leafy countryside after a hard day’s site seeing! We are located 1.5 miles from the M4/M5 interchange with brilliant access into Bristol, Bath, the Cotswolds & South Wales.
It is 15 minutes to Bristol Parkway train station with direct links to London, Birmingham, Cardiff & Devon/Cornwall & the Park and Ride for both Bristol and Bath are very easy to drive to. We are 20 minutes from the centre of Bristol & 15 minutes from a large regional out of town shopping centre called The Mall. If you fancy a day at the beach then why not head to The Gower Peninsula or for something more sedate the Victorian seaside town of Clevedon has an original pier & sea water swimming lake.
If your here for a short break, a family holiday or celebrating a special event or maybe just trying something new, here are our recommendations for you.
Local Things to Do
The Wave: Bristol’s inland surf destination
The Wave is the first inland-surfing destination of its kind, where people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities can experience the joy of surfing and its many physical and mental health benefits. But it’s not just about surfing. It’s about getting back to nature, improving health and well-being, connecting with other people, enjoying great food and drink, and having a load of fun!
The Wave https://www.thewave.com/
Wild Place Project
Wild Place Project is a fun, family attraction that provides outdoor adventure, play and learning.
The Wild Place https://wildplace.org.uk/
SS Great Britain
Brunel’s SS Great Britain tells the incredible story of one of Britain’s greatest engineers and one of the most important ships in maritime history.
SS Great Britain https://www.ssgreatbritain.org/
Aerospace Bristol
Enjoy a supersonic family day out in Bristol! Step aboard the last Concorde to fly and embark upon a fun hands-on journey through aviation history.
Concorde Museum https://aerospacebristol.org/
Clifton Suspension Bridge
Tours and Events. We keep the rich history of the bridge alive through a year-round programme of tours, events, and exhibitions. Between Easter and October our famous Hard Hat tours offer a rare opportunity to go behind-the-scenes and explore Brunel’s hidden chambers, whilst our free weekend tours run year-round are a great way to explore the history of this amazing structure.
Clifton Suspension Bridge https://cliftonbridge.org.uk/
Clevedon Pier
Voted Pier of the Year in 1999 by the National Piers Society, Clevedon Pier has been fully restored to its former glory to include a Visitor Centre, a landward end café, toilets and a new interactive exhibition.
Clevedon Pier https://clevedonpier.co.uk/
Local Pubs for Food
The Bowl Inn,
Almondsbury
The Swan,
Almondsbury
The Fox Inn,
Old Down
Local Events and Festivals
Visit Bristol: https://visitbristol.co.uk/
Other interesting places
Taxis and bus info
Bus Tickets & Timetables – First Bus
Download the First Bus App to plan journeys, see available capacity and buy tickets all in one place. The First Bus App is the smarter way to catch the bus – https://www.firstbus.co.uk/
Look for T1 timetable for a rapid local bus service right into the centre of Bristol
Bristol Taxis
Bookings are processed through EuroTaxis’ main dispatch system with out the need to make a telephone call, giving you the standard benefits of reliability and minimal lead times in and around Bristol and South Gloucestershire – https://www.eurotaxis.com/taxis/