The best family-friendly activities in South West England for parents and kids (Updated October 2026)

South West England, United Kingdom
Coasteering Experience in Newquay

Our expert instructors spent a long time finding this hidden gem, pioneering a coasteering route where everything happens within one extraordinary secret Cornish cove. One …More

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Our expert instructors spent a long time finding this hidden gem, pioneering a coasteering route where everything happens within one extraordinary secret Cornish cove. One...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Bad of Bath fun Walking Tour of Bath

Explore the other side of Georgian Bath in this fun and humorous walking tour taking in all the famous sites. Discover Bath's corrupt side, a …More

Explore the other side of Georgian Bath in this fun and humorous walking tour taking in all the famous sites. Discover Bath's corrupt side, a...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$30
Poole Fish & Chips Lunchtime or Evening Cruise

Set sail on a delightful 1.5-hour evening cruise around Poole Harbour, where you'll savor freshly cooked fish & chips from the award-winning All-Ways Fryday. As …More

Set sail on a delightful 1.5-hour evening cruise around Poole Harbour, where you'll savor freshly cooked fish & chips from the award-winning All-Ways Fryday. As...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$36
Falmouth Tour: The Town that Connected the World

An award-winning storytelling tour that connects visitors to the Falmouth of centuries past. With passion, imagination and an eye for the funny side of things, …More

An award-winning storytelling tour that connects visitors to the Falmouth of centuries past. With passion, imagination and an eye for the funny side of things,...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Only Fools and Horses Tour of Bristol

With this unique bus tour of filming locations from classic British comedy Only Fools and Horses you'll spend the afternoon visiting scenes from some of …More

With this unique bus tour of filming locations from classic British comedy Only Fools and Horses you'll spend the afternoon visiting scenes from some of...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$50
Exceptional Bath tour guide making your visit splendidly memorable.

A wonderful knowledge of Bath with over 20 years as a tour guide. The route includes Sally Lunn's The Abbey Green, The World Heritage centre, …More

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A wonderful knowledge of Bath with over 20 years as a tour guide. The route includes Sally Lunn's The Abbey Green, The World Heritage centre,...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
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$30
Guided Walking Tour of Bristol Old City and Harbour

Walking around a city, whilst listening to a tour guide, is a perfect form of exercise. 1000 years of Trade and Industry made Bristol the …More

Walking around a city, whilst listening to a tour guide, is a perfect form of exercise. 1000 years of Trade and Industry made Bristol the...

2 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$29
Ghosts, Ghouls & Gallows :The Original Bristol Ghost Walk

Calling fans of all things spooky! Do you love hearing wicked, twisted, and macabre tales from years gone by? Combine your love of frights and …More

Calling fans of all things spooky! Do you love hearing wicked, twisted, and macabre tales from years gone by? Combine your love of frights and...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Full Day Jurassic Coast Mini-Coach Tour from Bournemouth

A stunning full day out on the Jurassic Coast. Departing from Bournemouth and visiting all the main sights on the Isle of Purbeck such as Sandbanks, …More

A stunning full day out on the Jurassic Coast. Departing from Bournemouth and visiting all the main sights on the Isle of Purbeck such as Sandbanks,...

10 hours Free Cancellation
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$67
Sea Kayak Lesson & Tour in Newquay

EPIC KAYAKING ADVENTURES As the number one provider of outdoor water sport activities in Newquay, our expert staff know the nooks and crannies of this …More

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EPIC KAYAKING ADVENTURES As the number one provider of outdoor water sport activities in Newquay, our expert staff know the nooks and crannies of this...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$87
Beginner Surf Lesson in Newquay, Cornwall

Perfect for beginners - approx 3 hours from arrival to departure Learn all the core surfing skills and gain personal feedback Group ratio 1:8 instructor …More

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Perfect for beginners - approx 3 hours from arrival to departure Learn all the core surfing skills and gain personal feedback Group ratio 1:8 instructor...

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$71
A Tour of Glastonbury, Guided by the Trees.

Your local guide, Matt, will lead a gentle, meandering walk around Glastonbury's countryside, taking in spectacular views and natural beauty while orientating to the town’s …More

Your local guide, Matt, will lead a gentle, meandering walk around Glastonbury's countryside, taking in spectacular views and natural beauty while orientating to the town’s...

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$40
Paddleboarding Around Newquay's Coastline

Have you seen those idyllic images of paddle boarders in picturesque places? A shadowed silhouette of paddle and person against a tinged sunset skyline? Well …More

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Have you seen those idyllic images of paddle boarders in picturesque places? A shadowed silhouette of paddle and person against a tinged sunset skyline? Well...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$87
Falmouth Ghost Tour: Haunted Stories & Hidden History

A fun-and-fascinating ghost tour that aims to bring Falmouth's dark side to life. The top-notch storytelling will introduce you to those who once walked here …More

A fun-and-fascinating ghost tour that aims to bring Falmouth's dark side to life. The top-notch storytelling will introduce you to those who once walked here...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$20
Roman Baths Entry and Walking Tour with Blue Badge Tour Guide

This is a fantastic opportunity to be introduced to the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath by the UK's only qualified tourist guides. They are …More

This is a fantastic opportunity to be introduced to the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath by the UK's only qualified tourist guides. They are...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$93
Giant Stand Up Paddle Boarding Experience in Newquay

3… 2… 1… Blast Off! We are excited to share our biggest activity to date at the Newquay Activity Centre. Stand up paddle boarding in …More

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3… 2… 1… Blast Off! We are excited to share our biggest activity to date at the Newquay Activity Centre. Stand up paddle boarding in...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$88
Quintessential Cotswolds Half-Day tour from Bath (for 2-8 guests)

On this afternoon tour, you'll encounter one of the most iconic and idyllic Cotswolds villages before enjoying afternoon refreshments tea before heading back to Bath. …More

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On this afternoon tour, you'll encounter one of the most iconic and idyllic Cotswolds villages before enjoying afternoon refreshments tea before heading back to Bath....

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$135
SEA LIFE Weymouth Admission Ticket

Explore an amazing underwater world and journey to the ocean depths at Weymouth SEA LIFE Adventure Park! Get up close to over 2,000 creatures, including …More

Explore an amazing underwater world and journey to the ocean depths at Weymouth SEA LIFE Adventure Park! Get up close to over 2,000 creatures, including...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$19
Oxford and Cotswold Small-Group Tour from Bristol

Embark on a journey through the heart of England, where academia meets timeless charm. Explore the hallowed halls of Oxford, where history whispers through ivy-clad …More

Embark on a journey through the heart of England, where academia meets timeless charm. Explore the hallowed halls of Oxford, where history whispers through ivy-clad...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$72
Taster Bodyboard Lesson in Newquay, Cornwall

Grab a taste for bodyboarding in Cornwall and catch crystal-clear waves on Newquay’s scenic coastline. Our Taster Bodyboard Lessons are ideal for complete newbies or …More

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Grab a taste for bodyboarding in Cornwall and catch crystal-clear waves on Newquay’s scenic coastline. Our Taster Bodyboard Lessons are ideal for complete newbies or...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$88
Private Tour Winchester

You will learn of the legends around some of the most iconic locations in Winchester. You will get to know notable characters of kings, queens …More

You will learn of the legends around some of the most iconic locations in Winchester. You will get to know notable characters of kings, queens...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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