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Activities in Bristol

Explore the best outdoor activities in Bristol, including swimming, paddleboarding, and exciting climbing adventures. Whether you're looking for a fitness boost or a fun day out, Bristol offers an array of activities for everyone.

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Questions about activities in Bristol

  • What outdoor activities can I do in Bristol?

    UKAO @ Avon Valley offers canoe and sit-on-top kayak hire, archery and air rifle shooting. Into the Wild runs forest school sessions at a wildlife centre, and NDM sports & personal training offers one-to-one training in Henleaze, outdoors and online, plus a six-week weightlifting course and sports team training.

  • How much do outdoor activities cost in Bristol?

    At UKAO @ Avon Valley, canoe or kayak hire is £20 per person for two hours, archery or air rifle range hire is £10 and the air rifle challenge is £36. Forest school with Into the Wild is about £33 per person. One-to-one training with NDM costs £65 to £80 per session, and the six-week weightlifting course is £109.

  • Can I do activities in Bristol in winter?

    Yes. UKAO @ Avon Valley has November to March dates for archery, air rifle shooting, guided paddleboard river trips and double kayak hire, and so do Into the Wild's forest school and NDM's training. Canoeing, single kayak hire and paddleboard lessons have dates from spring. Wing foiling with Velocity Foiling shows here when it adds new dates.

  • What can I do with kids in Bristol?

    UKAO @ Avon Valley in Keynsham runs kids' axe throwing from age 8, air rifle shooting from 10 and archery from 12, and under-18s need an adult on site. Into the Wild runs forest school sessions at a wildlife centre in Bristol.

  • Where can I go paddleboarding in Bristol?

    UKAO @ Avon Valley in Keynsham runs paddleboarding, with guided river trips, beginner lessons, board hire and Bat Paddle sessions.

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