Bristol, Bath and beyond is packed with attractions, tours and experiences for both FIT and group clients. With rich cultural and heritage attractions to outdoor adventures, creative experiences, and world-class spa and wellbeing offerings, the region caters to a wide variety of interests with more than enough to justify staying several nights to get a real flavour of these two cities and the countryside around them.
Tours in Bristol, Bath & Beyond
When you are visiting somewhere for the first time, a city tour is always near the top of the list of things to do first, either on foot on aboard an open-top bus. There are a variety of different tours which take place across Bristol and Bath which can be booked privately or place-by-place. There are delicious food and drink tours, fascinating tours focused on famous local residents such as Jane Austen or Banksy, and tours around different themes such as TV and Film, street art, regency Bath, ghost stories, or musical history – many perfect for repeat visitors or those with special interests.
Explore the cities with some self-guided tours and treasure hunts from City Days and Go Quest Adventures.
Multi-generational groups
Bath and Bristol have a range of options for family and multi-generational clients wishing to make their trip to our region memorable for the smiles and shared experiences.
Activities like street art tours and workshops in Bristol with Graft and Where the Wall, or boat trips along Bristol’s Harbourside or the River Avon in Bath are real crowd pleasers.
The Roman Baths in Bath has something to impress all ages, from family trails to the bubbling natural hot spring in the Great Bath, or marvel at the magnificent Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol, where you can learn more in the free-to-visit museum next door, or take a hard hat tour of the underground vaults beneath the bridge.
Some of the group might be brave enough to climb the rigging of the SS Great Britain at Bristol Dockyards or working as a team in one of the escape rooms at Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein.
The whole family will enjoy exploring the maze of rooms at Wake The Tiger, meeting the animals at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, creating their own stop motion animation at We The Curious, or joining a cookery workshop in Bath or Bristol.
Entertainment
Bath and Bristol have multiple entertainment options for groups and FIT clients wishing to maximise their time in our destinations and truly soak up some of the local culture.
We’ve got theatres that spawned multi-Academy Award winners in Bristol Old Vic and Bristol Hippodrome, plus a regular line-up of stars and critically-acclaimed productions at Theatre Royal Bath, plus some of the best music venues in the country at Bristol Beacon and The Forum in Bath. Ramp things up with live comedy at The Gaffe or watch a classic film in an unusual location with Bristol Film Festival.
Activities
For a slightly more adventurous activity, grab tickets to one of the festivals happening all year round (although many are free!) or take advantage of some award-winning cycle tracks in, around and between Bristol and Bath. You'll climb the hills, encounter nature and gaze at awe-inspiring architecture and street art.
Hire bikes from Wild Swim Bike Run in Bath and cycle between our two city centres on the Bristol and Bath Railway Path, hike the Bath Skyline Walk, or go paddleboarding in each city centre with SUP Bristol, or Original Wild in Bath.
Try something new by booking a surfing or bodyboarding lesson at The Wave inland surfing lake, kayak around Bristol’s waterways with All Aboard Watersports or take your pick from a range of thrilling pursuits at Mendip Activity Centre, including archery, snowboarding, climbing and axe throwing - each of these attractions have a variety of options for those with additional mobility and sensory needs.
Don’t miss a chance to see the cities from above by booking a hot air balloon flight with Fly Away Ballooning or First Flight Ballooning, with a range of packages available for different group sizes.
Gardens and Nature
You will find a wealth of gardens and nature for all to enjoy in Bristol, Bath and beyond. From inner-city botanical and pleasure gardens to grand country estates and areas of outstanding natural beauty, you are never far away from sweeping green spaces in the west of England.
Link to some blogs about gardens and nature.
Contact the Visit West Travel Trade team
The Travel Trade team at Visit West are happy to offer advice and can refer your enquiry across a range of establishments within the region.
Whether you have a specific request or would like inspiration for a general itinerary, please contact us via traveltrade@visitwest.co.uk with your dates, expected group numbers and what sort of activities and experiences you are looking for. We can provide a list of recommendations and make introductions to the right people at the right businesses to ensure your itineraries are a hit with your clients.
