Boden
www.boden.co.uk Boden, Customer Services, Boden Central, Meridian West, Meridian Business Park, Leicsester, LE19 1PX Tel: 0845 - 677 5000 ( Lines open: Mon-Sat 8am-10pm & Sun 10am-6pm).Mail order company, selling high quality and well designed adult and baby/children’s clothing. See website to request a catalogue.
Jo Jo Mamam Bebe
www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk Jo Jo Mamam Bebe, 8-10 Clifton Down Road, Clifton, Bristol. BS8 4AD Tel: 0117 -923 9957 Open: Mon-Sat 9:30am-5:30pm & Sun 11am-5pm.High quality children’s and maternity clothing, nursery equipment, practical products, gifts and toys etc. Toilets with baby changing area and breastfeeding room. Shop in-store or online.
WH Smith
www.whsmith.co.uk WH Smith.Various stores located across Bristol. Wide range of books, stationary, DVD’s, magazines etc.
Recreating
Recreating. Email: elizabeth@vooght.comCreative workshops involving listening to traditional stories from around the world and responding with a variety of art media. Held in the school holidays, including half terms. Based in Thornbury and aimed at ages 8-14 years. Small groups of children, so it gets booked up very quickly.
Orchard Workshops
Orchard Workshops, Kingswood Foundation, Britannia Road, Kingswood, BS15 8DB Tel: 0117 - 967 0799Saturday morning arts and crafts club. Each class is self-contained session focusing on one craft, such as metalwork, woodwork, jewellery making, silversmithing, glass or photography. Fully-inclusive for both able and disabled children from 8-15 years. Book in advance. Janet also runs summer holiday workshops.
Troopers Hill BS5
Troopers Hill Park, BS5 The site is in St George, east Bristol, and access is from Troopers Hill Road or Malvern Road (with pushchairs).A local Nature Reserve on a hillside. Troopers Hill has stunning views and is one of the most spectacular wildlife spots in the city.
Mina Road Park BS2
Mina Road Park BS2. Access via Mina Rd, St Werburghs, or footpath Jubilee Rd.Dog-free playground in the park and kick-about area with basketball hoops.
Henleaze Park BS6
Henleaze Park BS6. Entrance off bottom of Henleaze Road.Great zip slide, climbing frame, big shady trees. A little gem.
Greville Smyth Park BS3
www.frogs.org.uk Greville Smyth Park, BS3 The park is at the junction of North Street and Ashton Road, Bedminster. Buses 24 and 25 from Lockleaze via Broadmead shop outside the park.Originally part of Ashton Court Estate, it is now a very popular local community park in South Bristol. Play equipment for all ages.
Begbrook Green Park BS16
Begbrook Green Park, Frenchay Park Road, Frenchay. BS16 Open 24 hours.Modern and friendly park. Two dog-free playgrounds. The park is very flat and, apart from the fact that the paved paths are in only linear (not circular) routes, is accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
Avon Gorge & Downs Wildlife Project
www.bristolzoo.org.uk/about/conservation/wild/avongorge Avon Gorge & Downs Wildlife Project, c/o Education Department, Bristol Zoo Gardens, Bristol. BS8 3HA Tel: 0117 - 903 0609Set up in partnership with several groups to protect the wildlife and nature of the Avon Gorge and Downs. They run holiday activities, parent and toddler story telling picnics, wildlife trails and the popular Gorgeous Wildlife Family Fun Day, held each summer. For further information, pick up leaflets from the Downs Tea Rooms or at the Zoo.
St Paul’s Adventure Playground
St Paul’s Adventure Playground, Thomas Street, St Paul’s, BS2 9LL Tel: 0117 - 954 2145Lockleaze Adventure Playground
Lockleaze Adventure Playground, 301 Romney Avenue, Lockleaze, Bristol, BS7 9SU Tel: 0117 - 979 8311Large Children’s Play Area and skateboarding/bike facility.
Felix Road Adventure Playground
www.felixroadplayground.org Felix Road Adventure Playground, Felix Road, Easton, BS5 OJW Tel: 0117 - 9551265Large open space incorporating wooden structures (ramps, rope swings, features to climb, slides), a tarmac area, an outdoor stage, grassed areas with trees, a small nature area with a pond, a patio area and a sand pit. All weather cover in the ground level play building, where there is a main hall with pool table, toilets/shower, quiet room and art room. See website for latest opening times and further details.
Perrygrove Railway
www.perrygrove.co.uk Perrygrove Railway, Coleford, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, GL16 8QB Tel: 01594 - 834991 1/2 mile south of Coleford on B4228, nearest mainline railway station Lydney.Fare allows unlimited travel on day of issue. Narrow gauge railway runs through farm and woodland for a 1 1/2 mile return trip. Visitors also able to walk through the woods (with pushchairs), explore the indoor village and secret passages, and take part in an optional treasure hunt. Birthday parties welcome. Cafe available but taking a picnic is encouraged.
FREE Bike Loan Scheme
www.bristol.gov.uk/ccm/content/Transport-Streets/Walking-Cycling/bike-loan-scheme.en Free Bike Loan Scheme, Baynton House, Lawrence Hill, Bristol. Tel: 0117 - 304 1425 (Mandy Cox)Free bike loan scheme operates from Baynton House, on weekends from 10am-12pm & 2pm to 4pm. Wide range of size bikes to suit everyone in the family. Also offer electric bikes for less able cyclist.
Call or phone for more details on how to join the scheme.
FREE Cycle Maps for Bristol & Somerset
FREE cycle maps available for Bristol & Somerset:
Bristol - 0845 1130065
South Glos - 01454 - 868686
N Somerset - 01934 - 888 888
Bath & N.E Somerset - 01225 - 477 000
Bristol & Bath Railway Path - 0845 - 113 0065
Avon Cycleway Map - 0845 - 113 0065
Whitchurch Railway Path - 0845 113 0065
(The above maps can also be downloaded from the Bristol City Council Website) : www.bristol.gov.uk
CTC (Cyclist Touring Club)
www.ctc.org.uk CTC (Cyclist Touring Club), Cotterell House, 69 Meadrow, Godalming, Surrey. Tel: 01483 - 417217Campaigns for the rights of cyclists.
Members get 3rd party insurance, legal aid, route information and bi-monthly magazines.
Bristol Water Ski Club
www.bwsf.co.uk Tel: 0117 - 377 4255Bristol Water Ski Club meet at Baltic Wharf Docks.
Bristol Sailing School
www.bristolsailingschool.co.uk Tel: 0117 - 907 3019, 0117 - 986 4839Sailing lessons for all ages in Bristol Harbour. Courses are usually held during school holidays.
Bristol Avon Sailing Club
www.bristol-avon-sailing.org.uk Bristol Avon Sailing Club, Mead Lane, Saltford, BS31 3ER Tel: 01225 - 873 472 Email: enquiries@bristol-avon-sailing.org.ukThis family friendly club for families and juniors, offers the chance to sail on a mile-long stretch of the River Avon.
Westbury Park Tennis Club
www.westburyparktennisclub.co.uk Westbury Park Tennis Club, Russell Grove, Westbury Park, Bristol. BS6 7UFVictoria Park Tennis Club
Victoria Park Tennis Club, Nutgrove Avenue, Windmill Hill, Bristol. BS3Redwood Lodge Tennis Club
www.redwoodlodge@totaltennnis.net Redwood Lodge Tennis Club, Corus Hotel, Beggar Bush Lane, Failand, BS8 3TG Tel: 01275 - 395 888 Email: michaeljhead05@aol.comNext Generation Club
www.nextgenerationclubs.co.uk Next Generation Club, Greystoke Avenue, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol. BS10 6AZ Tel: 0117 - 9597140Club is owned by David Lloyd and specialises in racket sports. Along with David Lloyd centre in Ashton Bristol, this club has the best indoor tennis facilities in the region. Club is also strong on squash and badminton and swimming pools too. A very child orientated club, with approximately 50 classes available for children and young people.
Lakeview Tennis Club
Lakeview Tennis Club, 102 Hayward Road, Redfield, BS5 9QA Tel: 0117 - 955 7077Knowle Lawn Tennis Club
www.knowletennis.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk Knowle Lawn Tennis Club, Wells Road, Knowle, Bristol. BS4 2QN Tel: 0117 - 977 7800Kings Lawn Tennis Club
www.kings-tennis.co.uk Kings Lawn Tennis Club, Maplemeade, Kings Drive, Bishopston, Bristol. BS7 8JG Tel: 0117 - 942 7667 Email: mail@kings-tennis.co.ukImperial Tennis Club
Imperial Tennis Club, Clifton College Playing Fields, Abbots Leigh Road, Abbots Leigh, Bristol. BS8 3QDHorfield Park Tennis Club
www.bristol.gov.uk/citytennis Horfield Park Tennis Club, Kellaway Avenue, Horfield, Bristol. BS7 Email: sport@bristol.gov.ukHenleaze Lawn Tennis Club
www.henleazeltc.com Henleaze Lawn Tennis Club, Tennessee Grove, Off Springfield Grove, Westbury Park, Bristol. BS6 7XHGreville Smyth Tennis Club
Greville Smyth Tennis Club, Frayne Road, Ashton Gate, Bristol. BS3Eastville Park Tennis Club
Eastville Park Tennis Club, Fishponds Road, Eastville, Bristol. BS5Downend & Fishponds Tennis Club
Downend & Fishponds Tennis Club, Cleeve Hill, Bristol. Tel: 07919 - 60317David Lloyd Club Bristol
www.davidlloydleisure.co.uk David Lloyd Club, Ashton Road, Long Ashton, Bristol. BS3 2HB Tel: 0117 - 953 1010Centre specialises in racket sports. Have the best indoor tennis facilities in the region. They are also strong on squash and badminton and have indoor and outdoor swimming pools and saunas. Other facilities include a children’s area, creche, nursery, hair and beauty salon, physio and sunbeds, basketball court, sports hall, restaurant and bar. This is a very child orientated club, with many programmes laid on for child and family membership. Find out more by taking up a five day trial membership.
Crescent Tennis Club
Crescent Tennis Club, Kensington Park Road, Brislington, Bristol. BS4 Tel: 0117 - 977 4519Cotham Park Tennis Club
www.cothamtennis.net Cotham Park Tennis Club, 80 Redland Road, Redland, Bristol. BS6 6AG Tel: 0117 - 942 4643 Email: secretary@cothamtennis.netCoombe Dingle Tennis Club
Coombe Dingle Sports Complex, Coombe Lane, Bristol. BS9 2BJ Tel: 0117 - 962 6718 Email: imbr30464@blueyonder.co.ukClifton Lawn Tennis Club
www.cliftonlawntennisclub.co.uk Clifton Lawn Tennis Club, Beaufort Road, Clifton, BS8 2JR Tel: 0117 - 973 4350Clifton College Tennis Centre
www.cliftoncollege.com Clifton College Tennis Centre, Abbots Leigh Road, Bristol. BS8 3QD Tel: 0117 - 923 7780Canford Park Tennis Club
www.bristol.gov.uk/citytennis Canford Park Tennis Club, Canford Lane, Westbury On Trym, BS9Bristol Lawn Tennis & Squash Club
www.bltsc.co.uk Bristol Lawn Tennis & Squash Club, Redland Green, Redland Road, BS6 7HF Tel: 0117 - 973 1139 Email: manager@bltsc.co.ukBristol Central Tennis Club
www.bctc.org.uk Bristol Central Tennis Club, Derby Road, St Andrews, Bristol. BS7 9AQ Tel: 0117 - 942 9669Squash
Bristol Lawn Tennis and Squash Club, Redland.This progressive club has recently received a National Lottery ‘Access to All’ grant to promote squash among children in the community. The main coach for children aged 5-11 is Hadrian Stiff, whose sessions are open to non-members. For children age 6 and above who are particularly interested in this sport, the club has an Academy. For further information on this, and the new mini-squash programme aimed at 7-11 age group, contact Mike Nicholls, head coach.
Waterbabies
www.waterbabies.co.uk Tel: 0117 - 946 6919Swimming lessons designed to introduce babies, under 1yr, to water. Word association, repetition, games and songs are used to encourage the development of natural swimming skills, including the ability to swim underwater. All are taught without the use of armbands. Lessons take place at various pools in the Bristol and Bath area. (If you want to join a class you need to book well in advance).
Bristol Orienteering Klub
www.bristolorienterring.org.ukA family club for all ages, part of a national network of clubs. Orienteering involves walking or running around a designated area, visiting control points along the way. You can compete against your own age group. Contact for more details.
Bristol Activities Centre
www.bristolactivities.org.uk Bristol Activities Centre, Avonquay, Cumberland Basin, Bristol. BS1 6XL Tel: 0117 - 353 2299 Email: bac@bristol-city.gov.ukActivities include: caving, climbing, kayaking, team building, hillcraft, abseiling, canoeing, orienteering and mountain biking. Sessions take place on weekdays as well as weekends and last 2 1/2 hrs. BAC caters for established groups such as schools and youth clubs, but you can put your own group together and they also do activity parties. Often uses the harbourside.
Black Rock Outdoor Education
www.blackrockoutdoors.co.uk Black Rock Outdoor Education, 16 St Andrews Road, Cheddar, BS27 3NE Tel: 01934 - 744389Black Rock offers the full gamet of outdoor activities including: caving, abseiling and climbing, kayaking, archery, ropes, off-road biking and mountain weekends away. Most activities are suitable for everyone from 8 yrs and Black Rock caters for all types of groups, from schools and clubs to families.
Avon Kite Flyers
www.avonkiteflyers.org.uk Tel: 01275 875 342This kite flying club is popular with families. The club acts as a focal point and information source for local kite flyers of all abilities. There are regular fly-ins at Ashton Court. The club is well known for its displays and regularly attends kite festivals.
Aardvark Endeavours
www.aardvarkendeavours.com Aardvark Endeavours, Broadway House, Axbridge Road, Cheddar, BS27 3DB Tel: 01934 - 744878Aardvark is a non-residential outdoor pursuits company, but it’s based at a caravan park if you need somewhere to stay. It offers abseiling, gorge walking, rock climbing, archery, rifle shooting, caving, pot holing and kayaking. Most activities are suitable for anyone aged 7+yrs.
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