Accessible places to visit in Bristol during the Summer Holidays

By Emily Wyatt – Wed, 27 July 2022

As one of the most cosmopolitan cities outside of London, Bristol blends its historic maritime tradition with an inventive, vibrant culture in a lively yet laid-back manner. Bristol is home to a diverse array of events throughout the year, including the yearly Harbour festival and Bristol Pride, and it has an outstanding lineup of entertainment. Bristol is known for its outstanding dining and drinking establishments. St. Nicholas Market offers street food with international influences, and Park Street and Gloucester Road are lined with independent cafés and stores.

For each place on the list, we’ve linked to our Detailed Access Guide, which tells you all about a venue’s access. They are all 100% facts, figures, and photographs, collected by trained AccessAble surveyors who check out every single place in person. We’ve also linked the Visit Bristol page so you can find out more about the venues.

Wild Place Project

Wild Place Project is a wildlife conservation park. Wild Place Project is a family-friendly attraction that offers outdoor adventure, play, and learning.

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Wild Place Project Detailed Access Guide

Wild Place Project Visit Bristol Link

Bristol Zoo Gardens

Both Bristol Zoo Gardens and the Wild Place Project are run by the Bristol Zoological Society, a conservation and education charity.

Image of a red panda on a tree

Bristol Zoo Gardens Detailed Access Guide

Bristol Zoo Gardens Visit Bristol Link

Three Brothers Burgers

Three Brothers Burgers is located right in the heart of the 'Beermuda' triangle on Welsh Back and serves a variety of burgers and dogs along with craft beer, shakes, sundaes, and floats.

Image of a beef burger with chips in the background.

Three Brothers Burgers Detailed Access Guide

Three Brothers Burgers Visit Bristol Link

Ashton Court Mansion - Courtyard Café

The Courtyard Café, which is housed in the mansion's former stables, is the ideal place to start or end your adventure through the 850 acres of woods and grasslands on the Ashton Court Estate.

Image of the Ashton Court doorway in a stone building.

Ashton Court Maison Detailed Access Guide

Ashton Court Maison Visit Bristol Link

Botanic Gardens

A lovely garden with a wide variety of plants, including many exotic species, set in inspiring displays against the backdrop of a striking Victorian house. The 1.77-hectare garden was created to tell the story of plant evolution and houses four core plant collections.

Image of a huge leaf in a pond in the Botanic Gardens