Willow view local guide
Sightseeing
A lovely day out (best done in dry weather) for all the family, Bristol zoo will sadly close in the next 2 years and many of the animals are moving to Wildplace where there is tonnes of space. The wolves are our favourites
63 locals recommend
Wild Place Project
Blackhorse HillA lovely day out (best done in dry weather) for all the family, Bristol zoo will sadly close in the next 2 years and many of the animals are moving to Wildplace where there is tonnes of space. The wolves are our favourites
Old Down Country Park & Weddings
Foxholes LaneNice country park with animals and a cafe.
The Forest of Dean is a 40min drive over the Severn Bridge in to Wales then popping out again in to England. If you are in to Mountain Biking the Pedal-a-bike away centre is the place to start, the forest is also great for walks, Symonds Yat is a favourite. Why not drive back down the Wye Valley and stop in Tintern to see the Abbey.
152 locals recommend
Forest of Dean
High StreetThe Forest of Dean is a 40min drive over the Severn Bridge in to Wales then popping out again in to England. If you are in to Mountain Biking the Pedal-a-bike away centre is the place to start, the forest is also great for walks, Symonds Yat is a favourite. Why not drive back down the Wye Valley and stop in Tintern to see the Abbey.
Visit before it closes! Amazing zoo in the heart of the city!!
192 locals recommend
Bristol Zoo Gardens
College RoadVisit before it closes! Amazing zoo in the heart of the city!!
The wave is great, not cheap but the tuition, equipment and facilities are worth the cost. The cafe is a great place to grab a coffee while others surf!
78 locals recommend
The Wave
The wave is great, not cheap but the tuition, equipment and facilities are worth the cost. The cafe is a great place to grab a coffee while others surf!
Combine the Wye Valley with forest of dean for a lovely day in beautiful surroundings. Tintern Abbey, Offa's Dyke, Symond's Yat are all favourites.
76 locals recommend
Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
Combine the Wye Valley with forest of dean for a lovely day in beautiful surroundings. Tintern Abbey, Offa's Dyke, Symond's Yat are all favourites.
A must do if you are in Bristol. Go up the tower to see the amazing camera obscura and giants cave, look out for the Slidey stone in front of the obscura - for a natural slide
6 locals recommend
Camera Obscura
Observatory RoadA must do if you are in Bristol. Go up the tower to see the amazing camera obscura and giants cave, look out for the Slidey stone in front of the obscura - for a natural slide
There are loads of fabulous Banksy artworks in the city - Type Banksy trail in to google to find them all
8 locals recommend
Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky
99 Lower Lamb StThere are loads of fabulous Banksy artworks in the city - Type Banksy trail in to google to find them all
Adventure
Pedalabikeaway
New RoadFantastic trails start from here, bike hire, shop and cafe.
Take a trip along the railway to Tintern on a flat gravel path - perfect for little ones to ride
Pedal A Bike Away (Wye Valley)
Take a trip along the railway to Tintern on a flat gravel path - perfect for little ones to ride
There are 2 Go Ape in the Forest of Dean, the one at Mallard's pike is for older children
46 locals recommend
Go Ape Forest of Dean (Beechenhurst Lodge - Tree Top Adventure FORMERLY JUNIOR)
Speech House RoadThere are 2 Go Ape in the Forest of Dean, the one at Mallard's pike is for older children
Underfall Yard
Cumberland RoadHire SUP or canoes to explore the Harbour
There are plenty of canoe Hire companies operating on the Wye, my favourite trip is Kerne Bridge to Symonds Yat (Saracens Head pub at SY is fab)
14 locals recommend
Wye Canoes Ltd
There are plenty of canoe Hire companies operating on the Wye, my favourite trip is Kerne Bridge to Symonds Yat (Saracens Head pub at SY is fab)
Neighbourhoods
Olveston has a village shop, lovely bakery and a pub (no food).
There is a play park located behind the Village Hall which is between Tockington and Olveston.
Olveston
Olveston has a village shop, lovely bakery and a pub (no food).
There is a play park located behind the Village Hall which is between Tockington and Olveston.
City/town information
Bristol is a bustling city with plenty to do, the Harbourside is great for a wander, ask us if you want specific recommendations
314 locals recommend
Bristol
Bristol is a bustling city with plenty to do, the Harbourside is great for a wander, ask us if you want specific recommendations
Bath
Historic Bath is under an hour away.
Leisure
Thornbury Leisure Centre
Alveston Hill25m pool
Food scene
Swan Inn
Tockington GreenLocal pub
Bowl Inn
16 Church RdLocal pub
Boars Head
Local Pub
White Hart
Local pub
The Fox Inn
The Inner DownLocal Pub (lovely 30 min walk there)
Hawkes House
Saint Mary StreetBistro cafe bar
Prezzo Italian Restaurant Thornbury
14 High StItalian