We have rounded up some of the best activities around Bristol and Somerset for the perfect day out - and most are free.
From breath-taking walks, to fossil hunts for dinosaur lovers, fun sculpture trails and picnic spots.. there’s something for everyone!
Here are 13 of the best places for a cheap day out across Bristol and Somerset during the Easter holidays 2025:
1. Go fossil hunting at Kilve Beach
Located within a 1-hour-20-minute drive from Bristol on the Jurassic Coast in Bridgwater, Kilve Beach is the perfect spot for fossil hunting, especially ammonites and reptile remains. The pebble beach has lots of ancient rock formations, cliff top walks, a stream that runs into a large pool at the top of the beach and a grassy area on the clifftop. | Ruth Ashley via Google Maps
2. Meet the animals at Windmill Hill City Farm
Located in Bedminster, Windmill Hill City Farm is free to visit and open daily from 9am to 5pm. The city farm is home to a wide range of animals including cows, sheep and pigs, and also community gardens, a play area, picnic areas and a café and farm shop. The venue also organises regular events, some which are free. | Windmill Hill City Farm
3. Explore the vast Leigh Woods
The vast forest covers two square kilometres of land to the west of Bristol's Avon Gorge, making it the largest area o ancient woodland in the city. Leigh Woods is also home to the largest and best preserved of three Iron Age hill forts built to guard the approach of the River Avon: Stokeleigh Camp. Its also home to The Green Barn and the Round House. The large nature reserve is half owned by National Trust and Forestry England, with a stone wall in the middle of the woodland, and offers hours of entertainment as you explore each corner. A big bonus are the stunning views of the Clifton Suspension Bridge and the Avon Gorge. | BristolWorld
4. Take in the magnificent views at Blaise Castle Estate
The estate has a little something for everyone: from a garden centre, to open fields, caves, a café, a large museum and fairy tale-like paths... What's not to love? It's also easy to access with the 76 bus and has a very soothing atmosphere. | BristolWorld